The homeowners wanted to update the home’s original single pane windows and cedar siding for better comfort and aesthetics. After several meetings the scope of work drastically changed. The project included new roof, entry doors, new front stoop/sidewalk and portico, overhead garage doors and rear deck replacement. The original plan was to keep the red siding, …
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This Naperville transformation is clear from the outside. But there were a few things that had to be done on the inside to prepare. First we air sealed the attic and installed new insulation. This helps with energy efficiency and air quality. For this type of project we used blown in cellulose. Cellulose is denser …
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When we pulled up to this brick faced beauty in Park Ridge, curb appeal was definitely something that it wasn’t lacking at all. The house had great architecture to it and at first glance, we were pretty unsure what this homeowner was having us out to begin with! Then we took a walk around to …
When we first arrived at this Morton Grove home, the homeowner had a lot of questions and concerns when it came to his project. The home still had all the original cedar on it from the 60’s and this homeowner was very attached to how the cedar looked on his house. He felt that being …
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These homeowners wanted to update the look, simplify the design and highlight the new front entry. First we eliminated the shutters on the sided portion of the house & eliminated the band board for a cleaner look. After that we squared off the front porch fascia bringing in more light to the front porch and …
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Remodeling can be stressful whether you are working with a contractor or you are doing it all yourself. It is important to understand that tasks you are capable of taking on yourself and where you should bring in a professional. You might think that all you need to do to replace a lighting fixture is …
Updating the exterior of your home can breathe new life into an aged exterior. Will you choose an upgrade that looks identical to your home’s present style? Is it time for a dramatic change with a new material or color for your home’s siding? Updating the Siding on Your Home You might know that updating …
So…you have Hardie siding on your house. Or maybe you’re thinking “hey what’s the fiber cement stuff and why is it better than cedar or vinyl”. James Hardie fiber cement is the number one choice for siding in America. How did an Australian company take over America? Well Hardie has invested over $100MM in research …
The homeowner we built this home for was a previous customer and family friend. She had always talked about how much she missed the architecture and feel of the homes she used to see when she grew up in Charleston, SC. Her dream was to be able to save up enough money to one day …
Why Hardie? James Hardie siding is fiber cement siding and has been the leader in the industry when it comes to durability. The product is also aesthetically beautiful. This customers dream was to always have a colonial style home with a big front porch and cedar shake siding. OSB or wood-composite siding has a tendency to …