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Exterior Remodeling
The importance of an exterior remodel
Your home is an expression of who you are as an individual and family. Your first impression is the outside of your home and it needs to reflect who you are. For this reason, your property’s exterior is one of the most important parts of the house.
Of course your guests, neighbors, and even potential home buyers need to get a good impression of you, but what about yourself? How your home looks will have an impact on your self concept as well. If your house is a mess and from the outside in, everything seems to be falling apart, your self concept will become like that. But if your house is presentable and in good shape, you will have a better image of yourself as well. That self image will impact every area of your life from your family life to your work or business.
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Exterior Remodeling Services
Front Entry
When guests visit your home, the front entry is the first item they will set their eyes on. The image you give them is surely the image they will have of you. That image begins with your front entry. There are a variety of ways to improve the look of your front entry. But you need to keep in mind that it must match with the look of your entire home. Otherwise, your front entry may look good, but it will stick out like a sore thumb. So you need to make your front entry look great but still match with the look of your entire house. Otherwise, if your budget allows, you can change the look of your entire house along with remodeling your front entry.
Porches, decks, and enclosed decks
The front entry to your house is the place where you welcome your guests. It’s a great idea to have a porch that protects your guests from the weather as they wait for you to open the door. This is the place where you may linger and have an extended conversation with them as they are leaving as well. Your porch can be simple or elaborate according to your wish. It’s part of the exterior of your home, but it is part of the structure, often covered with an extension of your roof.
The deck is used primarily for leisure and relaxation. They’ve commonly been open structures, but more recently, people have begun to cover them up to protect against the weather. Even enclosed decks are becoming popular to protect against bugs. The deck is used for a variety of functions ranging from a fun barbeque party with friends to a quiet reading spot. Some connect it with a pool or spa and may even contain an outdoor kitchen or a fire pit.
Screened Rooms
Spring is here and Summer is on the way. You’re looking forward to enjoying the warm comfortable breeze without the bugs and insects. A screened room or a screened in porch is the best structure for you to enjoy the summer with your family.
A screened room is part of your exterior space, but still you’re inside your home. It’s like having the best of both worlds. It keeps you out of the rain and you get to limit the amount of sun you let in. Your children and pets will enjoy the warmth and fun of the exterior within the safety of your home.
Additions, Garage Building, & Sliding Door Installation
Additions
Growing families require more living space. Period. But purchasing a larger home is out of the question for many in these financially trying times. Remodeling your entire home may be another option to rethink your entire living space. However, an addition to your existing home may be a great choice to meet your current need and increase your property value.
Add just one room and that will meet a particular purpose. Or you can have an entirely new section added with several rooms, bathrooms, or a game area. There are various reasons people do this. For some, it is for additional income like an Airbnb rental. Others may want to build a separate living space that can be rented as an apartment. Whatever your purpose, additions can be a great benefit with minimal investment.
Garage Building and renovation
Constructing a new garage or doing a renovation to your existing structure will have an impact on your daily life. Within the regulations of your city or town, you will have lots of freedom to design your garage.
Make sure to identify your needs for a garage. You may want it to be attached with a direct entry to the home. The construction can be directly on the asphalt or with a new foundation. Decide if it should be a one or two car garage and if you wish to have storage built into the structure.
Sliding installation and repair
If you want to enjoy various functional advantages that swinging doors don’t offer, then a sliding door installation is for you. They save space and create a better flow and connection between your indoors and outdoors. If they don’t operate correctly, they can be a headache - but the same goes for hinged doors as well.
Sliding door installation comes in several materials like glass, wood, vinyl and even metal. You can also have the benefit of having a sliding screen door installed to keep the bugs out. When there are problems with these doors, they can easily be repaired, and you can go on and enjoy the benefits of this door for a long time to come.
Sheds, Garden Rooms, and Pergolas
Sheds and Garden Rooms
Extending the home - outside in your backyard is the name of the game. You can have a shed or a garden room built just for your purpose, the way you always wanted. You can have one that is built in a factory and installed in your backyard. This won’t cause much disruptions to the home as a traditional remodel would, but you won’t have much flexibility.
But you can have more options when you have one built from ground up. One design won’t fit everyone’s purpose. There are a great number of options for windows, doors, roofs, and interior settings. For some people, it is a small room addition, but just out in the backyard.
For others, they want just a shed to store garden supplies and tools. Some even use it to store things you don’t want to keep in the house. Whatever your need is, you can have your very own shed or garden room just the way you like it.
Pergolas
When you want to entertain guests for a barbeque or dinner, a beautiful Pergola can be a fantastic addition to your home. The weekend with your family or an evening to enjoy the warm spring and summer vacation is best with a Pergola. Custom cedar pergolas can add additional curb appeal and longevity.
You choose the atmosphere you want to create with a Pergola. The size depends on your purpose. If you expect a lot of guests from the office or neighborhood, you’ll want one that is large enough. This will be a worthwhile investment that will last for decades, not to mention all the fun you add to your family time.
