Fall brings cooler weather and the perfect time to work on outdoor projects for your custom home. The weather has given your roof a beating and your energy bill has shown just how much your home is lacking in the energy efficiency department. All in all there’s a lot of room for home improvements. So where do you start?
Energy Conservation
The best place to start in any home improvement project is improving your homes energy efficiency. Not only will you enhance the look of your home with these minor improvements, but you’ll be saving your hard earned cash as well.
- Replacement Windows – Replacing your homes windows is hands down one of the best ways to cut your energy costs. Do and inspection of your homes windows. Are they drafty? When you put your hand on the glass, how cold is it? Are they single pane or double pane? Do your windows have an energy star rating? All of these are very important questions that have a direct effect on your homes energy efficiency.
- Exterior Door Replacement – The great perk to this energy saving improvement is that your exterior doors are an eye catcher. So if you’re looking to impress your guests, a new exterior door is a great way to go. Like windows, doors can let out heat and welcome in the cold.
Stonework & Vinyl Siding
If you’re looking to give your home a fresh new look, this is the way to do it. vinyl siding and manufactured stone isn’t what it use to me. It’s much better. With limitless styles and color options, you can choose what works best for you and your home. We even make it easier with the ProVia Visualizer. Upload a photo of you home and digitally add stone work and vinyl siding.
Decks, Patios and Pergolas
There’s nothing better than stepping out of your home on a beautiful spring day and finding yourself standing on a beautiful new deck. Outdoor living spaces such as decks, patios and pergolas not only increase the look and value of your home but increase your quality of living. Whether it’s a pergola to shade you from the sun, a patio to entertain your guests or a deck to barbeque on, welcome in the new year with a new outdoor living space.
Roofing
You’ve heard it before, nothing is more important for your home than a quality roof. So, do you need to replace your roof? A leak is usually a good sign that it’s about that time. You can also have a look inside your gutters or in the ditches that have been created by water falling from your roof. If you see a lot of grit, it’s time to replace your roof. There are many warning signs to a bad roof, so we recommend you do you research.
Seamless Gutters
Gutters are for keeping the water off your head when you walk in your front door right? Well you’re partly right. More importantly than that though, gutters are their to protect your homes foundation. Excess water from your homes roof can do serious damage. Gutters are there to redirect that water.
Have gutters but need gutter guards? Gutter guards help to keep leaves out of your homes gutters. No more long exhausting days spent cleaning out your gutters! There are many options so be sure to check them out.