HERITAGE DRIVE COLONIAL
MAJOR REPAIRS AND EXTERIOR MAKEOVER
This classic colonial was constructed in 1990 and purchased by our customer in 2014. Embassy Construction was retained to restore, repair, and update the exterior of this property in 2020. All parties anticipated that we were likely to uncover a variety of hidden issues. During this project, we replaced 17 windows and often rebuilt sills and frames to the floor. All window replacements required new drywall and patching with new trim and painting.
Additional work was required to replace the sill across the front of the house and utilize jack studs to support the upper level while working.
The original plan included stripping off the old siding and installing new vinyl siding. We discovered that most exterior walls had never been sheathed with plywood. We sheathed all exterior walls and wrapped them with Tyvek.
As per the plan, we removed the door from the smaller upper deck above the primary deck, replaced the rotted rim board and sill, and installed a new 48x48’ window to replace the doorway after resizing the former doorway. Insulating, patching of drywall, and the addition of new trim followed.
Reframed the opening from the kitchen to the deck to receive a new 8’ x 6.75’ door and finished the jambs and casing to match the existing trim in the rest of the house.
Removed and reconstructed front entry portico and replaced front entry door with sidelights and finished interior jambs and casing to match.
Removed garage door and framed in the opening with plywood and installed new siding over to match. Removed soffit and facia and replaced with new white vented panels and white facia. A stone was added to the front up to windows and the new portico’s custom columns.
The old roof shingles were removed, and the garage and home were re-shingled with 30-year architectural shingles. A ridge vent was installed, allowing the roof to breathe better. All flashing was replaced, and lateral bracing was added to gable ends not previously tied in.
Installed new seamless six-inch gutters (with covers over the top) and 5 INCH downspouts to address drainage issues. Extended all gable ends to standard 12-inch overhang.
The result is a beautifully restored and properly constructed four bedroom/4 bath home with an attached car garage.
This classic colonial was constructed in 1990 and purchased by our customer in 2014. Embassy Construction was retained to restore, repair, and update the exterior of this property in 2020. All parties anticipated that we were likely to uncover a variety of hidden issues. During this project, we replaced 17 windows and often rebuilt sills and frames to the floor. All window replacements required new drywall and patching with new trim and painting.
Additional work was required to replace the sill across the front of the house and utilize jack studs to support the upper level while working.
The original plan included stripping off the old siding and installing new vinyl siding. We discovered that most exterior walls had never been sheathed with plywood. We sheathed all exterior walls and wrapped them with Tyvek.
As per the plan, we removed the door from the smaller upper deck above the primary deck, replaced the rotted rim board and sill, and installed a new 48x48’ window to replace the doorway after resizing the former doorway. Insulating, patching of drywall, and the addition of new trim followed.
Reframed the opening from the kitchen to the deck to receive a new 8’ x 6.75’ door and finished the jambs and casing to match the existing trim in the rest of the house.
Removed and reconstructed front entry portico and replaced front entry door with sidelights and finished interior jambs and casing to match.
Removed garage door and framed in the opening with plywood and installed new siding over to match. Removed soffit and facia and replaced with new white vented panels and white facia. A stone was added to the front up to windows and the new portico’s custom columns.
The old roof shingles were removed, and the garage and home were re-shingled with 30-year architectural shingles. A ridge vent was installed, allowing the roof to breathe better. All flashing was replaced, and lateral bracing was added to gable ends not previously tied in.
Installed new seamless six-inch gutters (with covers over the top) and 5 INCH downspouts to address drainage issues. Extended all gable ends to standard 12-inch overhang.
The result is a beautifully restored and properly constructed four bedroom/4 bath home with an attached car garage.
Project Year: 2020
Project Cost: $75,001 - $100,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 52003
