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Curb Appeal
Getting Started: Research
Curb Appeal
Top 10 Ways to Do Research
• Exterior magazines • Architecture books• Regional publications• Home shows• Internet• Historical color palettes• Your neighborhood• Home remodelers• Project costs• Make a five-year plan
RoofingSidingTrim
WindowsGarage doorsEntry doorsAccessories
Making Exterior Selections
Step 1: Roofing
• Warm Colors• Cool Colors
Warm roofs blend with warm siding
Cool roofs blend with cool colored siding.
Beware of roofing and siding that don’t match
Step 2: Siding
Siding is the largest surface on your home
Do Your Research
Be aware of non-changing materials
Blend with the neighborhood
Consider your landscape surroundings
Classic looks always work well
Light vs. Dark Colors
Insulated Siding
Insulated Siding reduces utility costs
The higher the R-value, the better
• DurabilityExceptional impact resistance
• Healthy home environmentBreathable
• Other benefitsLow maintenance
Long life
The right siding creates curb appeal
Neat, straight appearanceLook and feel of real wood
• Many colors and textures– Made by all major manufacturers
• Trim and gingerbread
Step 3: Trim
Rule of thumb?
Classic colors?
Beware of ?
Rule of thumb
Two steps lighter or slightly darker than siding
Classic trim
White or Off White
Beware of …
Beware of ….high contrast
Step 4: Windows
Should match trim, be lighter or darker
Light= open & sunny interiors
Dark = dull & dreary interiors
Step 5: Garage Doors
30% of exterior
Blend in or contrast?
Contrast with exterior
Blend in with exteriorDon’t give up style
• Insulation saves energy and money
• Largest non-insulated area of home
• Largest opening in your home
• Common walls lead to energy loss
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Insulated garage doors Create a comfortable work space
Polyurethane insulation offers highest R-values
American Tradition Series™ by Haas DoorFives times more energy efficient
R-Value of 13.45
Replacing adds Value
Qualify for energy tax creditUnbeatable construction; maintenance free
Manufactured in the USA
Step 6: Entry Doors• Front Door First Impression• Show off your personality
with color, stain, style and glass
• Color should contrast with siding
Color
Can match other accents
Create a new accent
Stain
Real Wood
Fiberglass with wood finish cherry, mahogany and oak
Style
Glass
Choose an energy
saving door
Signet™ fiberglass doors by ProVia Door
ENERGY STAR® and tax credit qualified
Request a professional-class door•Manufactured to highest quality standards •Unmatched strength and durability•Individually customized•Lifetime limited transferable warranty
Step 7: Accessories
Top 6 Exterior Accessories?
Shutters
Window Boxes
Hardware
Lighting
House Numbers
Mail Boxes
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