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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