Tips for Repairing Your Roof
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:22:17-05:00While the temperatures are starting to warm up a little, now is a great time to inspect your roof to see if it needs any minor repairs. With the spring [...]
How to Use a Pressure Washer
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:23:25-05:00The summer months are typically a time where homeowners start to take a closer look at the outside of their house. You might notice that dirt has built up or [...]
Siding and Exterior Trim: Adding Character and Style to Your Home
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:24:58-05:00Whether you have an existing home or are getting ready to move into a new home, one of the most important considerations to have is how you want the outside [...]
Employee Spotlight: Annita Steppe
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:25:35-05:00Cardinal Home Center's Employee Spotlight series aims to highlight the talented individuals who dedicate their time to our business. Each month, we feature an employee on our website. This [...]
Exterior Rail for Your Deck
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:26:19-05:00Building a deck? Whether you are using treated lumber, composite wood, or something else, a great railing can make the difference between a good deck and a great deck. Depending [...]
4 Home Improvement Projects for May
Cardinal Home Center2023-07-27T20:31:26-04:00It’s almost summertime! Is your home prepared for the season? Count on Cardinal to provide you with the best tips for what to tackle this month! For May, we are [...]
Critical Connections to Ensure a Safe Deck
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:31:54-05:00Is your deck letting you down? Cardinal Home Centers in Madison and Crozet are proud to carry Simpson Strong-Tie Fasteners, one of the premier brands in the industry with [...]
Blinds for Your Home: Silhouette and Luminette from Hunter Douglas
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:37:05-05:00As summer heats up, you may be looking for a way to lower your cooling costs and provide a new look for your windows. Fortunately, Cardinal Home Centers in [...]
Consider Composite Decking
Cardinal Home Center2022-02-12T22:37:34-05:00If you are hoping for extra sustainable, lower maintenance composite decking, Cardinal Home Center carries and can special order several composite decking brands. Composite decking does not require as much maintenance as compared to pressure-treated lumber. Still, it has the appearance of woods like fresh-cut cedar and Brazilian walnut. This decking is typically made of equal parts of fiber from waste wood and recycled plastic. This article has great information for those who consider composite decking over pressure treated lumber.
Top Tips for Staining Pressure-Treated Lumber
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:38:15-05:00Did you know that, due to the nature of the pressure-treating process, it can take up to several weeks for lumber to dry out enough for staining your deck effectively? Staining pressure-treated lumber, which features mold inhibitors, improves the appearance and can extend the life of your outdoor structure, so we want to provide you with a few details on how make it look its best. The experts at Cardinal Home Center break down their top tips for staining pressure-treated lumber.