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Extreme Makeover: Exterior Edition: Kelly and Suzy came to me in the summer of 2008 with complaints of peeling paint and siding "falling of the wall." I suspected a bit of hyperbole but was surprised to find exactly that; some of the siding was so loose that I could pull it off the wall with one hand! The roof of their home was built with no overhang. The siding was subject to direct exposure to all the elements, but the real problem was the snow. As snow built up each winter the cornice would curl down and touch the siding. This provided a conduit for moisture from melting snow to soak the boards, causing them to curl and allow water behind. Fortunately, the Tyvek was applied well, and prevented the water from getting into the wall itself. We came up with a plan to reframe the perimeter of the roof to provide an overhang, add some gables to protect windows and doors, and redo the entire exterior of the house. The siding was replaced with stucco over over 2" of foam insulation. Cedar soffit, fascia, and trim details were applied as well as shake gable accents. Then, we added stone veneer to the chimneys and some wainscotting in the front to visually anchor the facade. |
Kaufman Addition: I Designed and built the Kaufman's home in Deer Mountain in 2003/2004. In 2007, they asked if I could add on space for an office. We discussed our options and decided to add on to the front and East of the kitchen to avoid blocking the views from the rest of the house. |
We excavated the area in front of the kitchen, first removing the landscaping rocks for later re-installation. Then we stripped the existing stone veneer and any stucco which was in the way and began the additon. Here are some pics of the finished product. MORE TO COME. . . . |