You can make a lasting impression on your home by making the right product selections, whether you’re renovating an old house or building a brand new one.
“I advise consumers to ‘start from the ground up’ when thinking about the product needs for their home projects,”Mark Clement is a contractor and co-host on MyFixitUpLife, an audio show about home improvement. “Invest time to research products so you’re comfortable with the final outcome.”
Clement believes that the basement is a great place to start. “The foundation selection can determine if you’ll be able to use the basement for simple storage space or as an active living area,”Clement. “By starting with energy-efficient precast concrete panels from Superior Walls, you can get a basement that is dry and comfortable for year-round use that also adds resale value to the home.”
The largest move is to raise the exterior of the house “holes”You need to pay attention to the interior of your home. We are referring to windows.
“When you think that a pane of glass is all that really separates you from the weather outside, it becomes very important as to what that glass and its frame are made of,”Clement. “For my money — and for my home — we selected Simonton windows with fusion-welded vinyl frames and argon gas fill to maximize energy efficiency.”
Other “holes”You will need to fill the main entrance door and secondary doors leading into your patio, deck, garage. Because of their resistance to dents and dings, Clement recommends fiberglass doors as the main entrance.
“I’ve seen many fiberglass doors in the Therma-Tru product line that either have a smooth finish for painting or have a realistic woodgrain that can be stained in oak, mahogany, walnut or cedar,”Clement. You can also “dress them up”PVC trim pieces with low-maintenance PVC and urethane. “Decorative Fypon products I’ve worked with are easy to install, resist rot and insects along with adding curb appeal to the home,”He says.
Clement warns homeowners to never forget about the roof. A good roof choice can last 50 years. However, a poor selection could cause problems. “gone with the wind”When severe weather strikes.
“We invested in a DaVinci Roofscapes polymer slate roof for our home and have never regretted the choice,”Clement. “This composite roof resists impact, fire and high winds.”
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