Hardy Peach Tree; Recommendations?
mark_roeder 4B NE Iowa
13 years ago
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Can you stain hardi-plank to look like cedar?
Comments (76)That is correct - and that would be one of the specialty coatings available that I was referring to. It is not readily available to the general public as it is generally sold through an OEM / Industrial SW store (if your local store has even heard of it). It is only field applicable for very talented painters (ideally with a background in faux finishing) & it is extremely difficult to paint consistently on a job site. A factory prefinisher can apply the same look continuously on 10,000+ LF without any odd variations in appearance. That would take an insane amount of effort and handling to do outside of a factory environment....See MoreStucco vs Hardie panels
Comments (8)The smooth Hardie siding panel combined with the Tamlyn Xtreme trim will give you that modern contemporary look without the concerns with Dryvit. Below are some examples of a project in Arlington, VA...See MoreCurb appeal recommendations for 1948 Bedford stone ranch???
Comments (6)This is a very pretty home. It's very classic. As for the windows, I think you could return to the more traditional kind, with panes-I think that there are some like that on the right side? I also like the ironwork on the porch, but I can understand that you feel the need for something to add some more punch. As for your french doors, you could remove the shrubbery there in front of the doors and beside them, and put in a wooden screen with some narrow horizontal slats behind the tree (which you would probably have to trim)but parallel with the garage extension there. This would obscure the doors from the street, but you could still have access to it, and you could even put a small bench on the side where the other shrub is now, so you could put down something while you open the doors, if you use the doors because they are closer than they front door. Anyway, that would keep people from going there instead of the front door, hopefully. Concerning the plant, it might be a good idea to talk to some landscaping people to find out what they suggest to replace it that can withstand the cold, and how you can protect anything in the future in such conditions...See MoreRestore the 1925 redwood siding or install Hardie?
Comments (56)I need to choose a light fixture for the back of the house. The old contractor placed the electrical awkwardly, and the sliding door and existing window don't line up. Just the way it's going to be. The little squares on either side of the slider are slightly smaller than the backplate of all three of these fixtures. I love the hanging lantern but I think its handle will just skim the fascia. Opinions? Other options? All of the ones I've listed here are a company called Hubbardton Forge, lifetime guarantee, solidly made, wet rated. Back of the house. It's very rectangular, so I'm going for a fixture with roundness. Close-up of back of house so you can see where the light fixtures go (way too high, either side of the slider). This is called Mason. This is called Halo. This is called Port. Erlenmeyer. About 6" longer than the rest. Backplate width the same. Metal on all of these is a dark grey that's great with the yellow paint....See Moremark_roeder 4B NE Iowa
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