I would love your input

3 years ago

Hello I saw your rendition of someone’s exterior on another post. I would really appreciate your input. For reference we are in North Florida. We have poured foundation, so only cosmetic at this point .

We have almost decided not to do an awning . However board and batten sometimes looks so flat and unfinished - we didn’t know if eliminating would be unattractive .
We have discussed doing board and batten on all gable sections and wide lap siding on other areas- in hope of elongating the “flat” look ( at least that’s how we describe it )
Brick or stone as a focal point possibly at entrance -
Gable at the moment is going to be simpler - I am attaching photo of that as well

Anything else you can add would be awesome . We are owner builder and so it’s just us to decide without input from a contractor . Attaching all pictures of inspiration

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jck910
3 years ago
Pictures didn't attach. Post them again in a comment
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
Simpler gable is attached - open to suggestions on what to do with posts: cedar/wood or stone/brick- and house we also like without awning . Open to any suggestions even if keeping awning is best. We did 8 ft double front doors. Shutters may not be correct size ?
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ShadyWillowFarm
3 years ago
I have Hardie board siding on my barn and would never recommend it. It cracks and crumbles.
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
Possible fable - option without awning - any other input also appreciated .
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
I am tech challenged - I can not figure out how to delete and start over so everything is in one place . Sorry if my post is all over . There is not a pencil icon on any of my posts therefore I can’t delete and start over .
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
Your information is much appreciated . We knew going in gables would be different - I can not remember exactly but when they matched pitch there was an unsightly hump in the top of the roof line - so we settled as close as possible - if he could have extended roofline to fix - he obviously did not explain that to us or he didn’t know how

I don’t understand what you mean about the gable windows ? Not sure what 2 small panes you are referring to And that would be an easy fix - I’ll post floor plan
PRO
Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
3 years ago
No shutters for these windows.
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
I can’t get digital to up load or copy and paste
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
And trusses are already ordered
PRO
PPF.
3 years ago
I don’t understand what you mean about the gable windows ? Not sure what 2 small panes you are referring to
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
None of the windows are as illustrated grille pattern- they are all 2 over 2 pattern ( that’s one grille line down the middle correct ? There is not an extra skinny pane at the top- just one line down all except the back kitchen and slider which are grille free He used stick photos and we picked items out at the supply yard
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
They are all like the gable window
Sheila W
Original Author
3 years ago
What if the left/ 8/12 side is board and batten- and where the porch is recessed under roof - start wide lap horizontal siding and run that all the way around to the other 10/12 gable on the bottom and the. On top of seam/trim so board and batten - scrap the awning add wood/cedar trim pieces over the 3 windows ?