Looking to update the look of your existing home?
Reinvent • Revive • Refresh
Siding
Often homeowners initially contact us when they are thinking of making a change to the look of their older home. They do not know exactly what they want to do so are wanting ideas. We make an appointment, go to their home and sit down with them. We get an idea of what they would like to do, what their budget is and then give them a few ideas as to what we can do for them.
Many homeowners have old, faded vinyl siding. They would like an update and would like to know what is possible. We come up with design possibilities to make the front of the home ‘pop’ and give them several ideas.
We also present them with samples of products we could use, and options and possibilities to brighten the look and update the exterior of their home.
We show them pictures of homes we have transformed and the different products we have used. We also spend time getting to know them.
Once they have decided which direction they would like to go we measure their home and give them an estimate. We often give options for different products so they can choose what is in their budget.
Please note that any stucco older than 1980 should be checked for asbestos and may be subject to abatement prior to starting your exterior siding project.
Cultus Lake Ranger Station. Integrating matching siding and matching window trim to existing building.
Above: Exterior Renovation up Chilliwack Lake Rd. Removed the original aluminum siding and replaced with vinyl bevel siding. This project included removing/replacing windows, rot repair and framing repairs.
What does a home renovation project look like?
We often remove all the existing siding, window and door trim, corners and soffit to give a complete new look.
We see if there is any rot in the structure of the home and talk to the homeowners to show them what we found and how we could fix the issue. Because we have years of construction experience, we have the expertise to solve problems.
Once the rot is repaired, we paper the house to waterproof it. Even if there was originally tarpaper or some other form of paper, we wrap it with new paper.
Most homeowners want new window and door trim, so after the papering, we frame in the windows with either wood trim or hardie trim
Then comes the siding.