The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two subordinate bedrooms soak in views of the garden and neighboring meadow. To bookend the scale and mass of the house, a whimsical tower was included to the nocturnal wing. The tower accommodates flex space for a bunk room, office or studio space. Materials and detailing of this house are based on a classic cottage vernacular language found in these sorts of buildings constructed in pre-war north america and harken back to a simpler time and scale. Eastern white cedar shingles, white painted trim and moulding collectively add a layer of texture and richness not found in today’s lexicon of detail. The house is 1,628 sf plus a 228 sf tower and a detached, two car garage which employs massing, detail and scale to allow the main house to read as dominant but not overbearing. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Modern mountain aesthetic in this fully exposed custom designed ranch. Exterior brings together lap siding and stone veneer accents with welcoming timber columns and entry truss. Garage door covered with standing seam metal roof supported by brackets. Large timber columns and beams support a rear covered screened porch. (Ryan Hainey)

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The treehouse.
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Newly renovated home in Naperville Illinois. Exterior renovation by Opal Enterprises with new James Hardie siding, stone accents, and Andersen A-Series Windows.

Newly renovated home in Naperville Illinois. Exterior renovation by Opal Enterprises with new James Hardie siding, stone accents, and Andersen A-Series Windows.

Siding & WIndows Group completed this Highland Park, IL home with Marvin Ultimate Windows, Type is Double Hung with SDLs, James HardieShingle Shake Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Khaki Brown and Hardie Trim in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

Close-up of the HardiePlank (Khaki Brown) and the HardieTrim (Khaki Brown).
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Newly renovated home in Naperville Illinois. Exterior renovation by Opal Enterprises with new James Hardie siding, stone accents, and Andersen A-Series Windows.

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Painted V-grooved vaulted ceiling with wrap around windows makes this Master Bedroom a cozy retreat. Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources Photography
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The 2,800 square foot Rockaway Beach Residence is a significant remodel and addition to a small beach cottage built in the 1920’s. The owner’s desire for the building was to maintain a visual connection to the water and Seattle beyond and expand upon the nature of the shingled cottages found along the water’s edge in Puget Sound in the early part of the 20th century. The two bedroom house includes daytime living spaces on the ground level including a sunroom where one can view both Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier on a clear day. The second floor includes bedrooms with views, a gallery space over the dining room below, owner’s office and grandchildren’s loft. Fine attention to craft was taken in preparing the unusual roof shapes and gracious trim assemblies. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Mountain Sage James Hardie color looks great here in Weymouth with the Artic white trim and black shutters. We also had the manufacture of this new entry door factory paint the door black for a beautiful finished look

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These homeowners prefer the combination of painted clapboards and weathered cedar shingle siding. We installed Mastic Carvedwood 44 vinyl siding in the color, Misty Shadow, to give their home a beautiful, maintenance free facade. This vinyl siding mimics the look of painted cedar clapboard siding and features realistic wood textures and shadow lines. It also comes in a gorgeous collection of fade resistant colors, including 10 premium colors with SolarDefense Technology. This professional grade siding is also durable enough to withstand the next Nor’easter, blizzard, or hurricane with a 200 mph wind rating. We also offer Mastic Cedar Discovery which replicates the look of painted cedar shingle siding. Like Carvedwood 44, this vinyl siding comes in a beautiful collection of color choices, widths, and textures to suit your personal style. Many of our Care Free customers will combine the look of Mastic Carvedwood 44 with Mastic Cedar Discovery for classic New England style. Fabricated on site, our vinyl siding projects feature custom aluminum trim around all of the fascia, windows, doors, and corners. This attention to detail makes our vinyl siding installation services superior to those of the average home improvement contractor. An AZEK porch in the color, Slate Gray, also gave these homeowners low maintenance beauty. This capped PVC decking has the realistic texture of natural wood without the worry! AZEK decking resists moisture, mildew, insects, dents, scratches, and fading. With an extensive collection of color choices ranging from deep browns to light grays – you are sure to find a color that suits your home’s style. A white vertical skirt and TimberTech rails were also installed to complete the project. No splinters, no sanding, no staining!