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Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Orange County

Aluminum composite panel (ACP / ACM) gutter cover and exterior facade system designed and installed by Design Build Pros, Inc. for a modern residential property in the Brockmont neighborhood of Glendale, CA. The project utilizes premium aluminum composite materials from ALUCOBOND®, ALPOLIC®, and other products manufactured by 3A Composites and Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America, Inc., delivering clean detailing, concealed fastening, and a durable, low-maintenance exterior finish.

Patio - huge transitional patio idea in Minneapolis

NanDro manufactures and installs environmentally-friendly protective shields, sealants and concrete materials. Our coatings, sealers and materials can be used to defend your surface from harmful environmental elements as well as everyday wear and tear! NanDro also is an applicator and can coat your products in house or out in the field. NanDro Concrete Shield protects concrete and masonry surfaces from multiple destructive forces. Unprotected concrete surfaces can be damaged by water, salt spray, acid from food/beverages & waste, gum, graffiti, and chloride ion. When coated, the concrete surface will not only be protected from these damaging elements, but will also be aesthetically enhanced with a peel and flake resistant gloss or satin finish. NanDro Wood Shield is the all in one solution for protecting your everyday wooden surfaces. It protects from UV damage, acid etching, water spots, moisture and other natural decay. These features make it ideal for use not only in the home, but also in industries such as restaurants, marinas, decks, furniture, and the rest of the great outdoors. NanDro Metal Shield is ideal for protecting, and preserving metal surfaces under various conditions. It provides protection against all types of corrosion from water, salt spray, chemical exposure, as well as other damaging environmental elements. Due to its anti-corrosion properties, the Metal Coat also eliminates the need to polish easily tarnished metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass. It also provides UV protection for the metal surface and reduces ice adhesion. Also available is the NanDro Stainless Steel Coating.

Where: Colorado What: Residential Product: ranchwood™ color: Southern Solution: Wire Brushed, Shiplap, fascia, soffit This Colorado home feature's Montana Timber Products prefinished rustic ranchwood™ siding, featuring Wire Brushed texture in the color Southern, applied as fascia and soffit. ranchwood™ is Montana Timber Products' flagship rustic natural wood siding, a reclaimed barn wood alternative that is milled from new, rough stock, kiln dried, chemical free wood. ranchwood™ is put through a texturizing and coloring process that creates aesthetically beautiful rustic wood siding and authentic reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed lumber alternatives. Typically less expensive than authentic reclaimed barn wood, ranchwood™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty. Circle Sawn and Wire Brushed are Montana Timber Products' common cedar siding texturizing options. The Circle Sawn texture commonly seen on rustic reclaimed barn wood is created from the large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices. The Wire Brushed option adds physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain. In addition to the aesthetic beauty added from the texturing process, greater surface area is created, which allows the Seal-Once, a 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty against water ingress and safe for interior and exterior use, pets and children. If environmentally friendly and the renewable aspect of natural wood siding is important to you, be sure to do your homework when choosing your siding, flooring, interior accents, trim, beams, timbers, or other wood siding products. Some companies choose to use degenerative chemicals to achieve the desired look and texture of rustic wood siding. This is not the case with Montana Timber Products. Vintage wood, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed barn wood alternatives are very popular building materials due to their aesthetic beauty, traditional look, and chemical free finish.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Incredible veining on this granite countertop. We were so happy with this piece! Choosing materials with a discerning eye makes a huge difference to the renovation you'll live in for years. When selecting materials watch for unusual pieces of wood, interesting offcuts, and unique features within otherwise standard selections. Working with natural products means that chemical reactions and growing conditions from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of years ago become the glory of your home world: what a gift! (Calgary Photos)

Siparila's Evolute 8 exterior wood siding was used to give Lykke Condos its naturalistic, Scandinavian aesthetic appeal. Evolute 8 panels are thermally modified, end-matched, and use secret nailing attachment for a sleek, seamless look. All of Siparila's products are PEFC certified and free from chemicals that are hazardous to human and environment health (CE labeled).

We love this angle of the Crossville Lightning porcelain slab counter top - look at how it shines! One of the best features of porcelain slabs is that unlike other stone materials, you can use any kind of cleaner you desire. Most stone counter tops require special chemicals for cleaning, but porcelain can be cleaned with your favorite all-purpose cleaner. Plus, porcelain slabs are nonporous, which makes the surface ideal for safe food preparation.

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Contemporary gray three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in San Francisco

Island style tile pool photo in Hawaii with a pergola

Power washed entire building to clean all surfaces of loose dirt, dust, grime and contaminants Sanded to remove all loose paint Removed loose window putty and glazed windows with new material Trenched the entire perimeter to protect from water penetrating the building. Sprayed chemical solution to kill mold, mildew and prevent musty odors. Opened up stucco cracks, refilled and blended the texture to match existing stucco. Caulked around windows and where the stucco meets the under-hang. Covered project area with paper, plastic and canvas drops to catch paint drips,sprays and splatters Applied primer to repaired areas which insured uniform appearance and adhesion to the finish top coat. Sanded window sills and frames with multiple grits of sand paper to eliminate old paint and achieve a smooth paint ready surface. Applied (2) finish coats on stucco,windows,doors,trim, gutters, railing and fascia

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Earthshade Happyshade Roman; Marseille; Standard Roman Fold; Outside Mount; (Natural w/ White*) Privacy: 3** Shading: 50% Insulating: r2.10 Light control: 15%*** Material: Unfinished, compostable wood reeds + rattan Cordless Touch Lift

Earthshade Happyshade Roman; Persian Peace; Standard Roman Fold; Outside Mount; (Natural w/ White*) Privacy: 3** Shading: 65% Insulating: r2.10 Light control: 40%*** Material: Unfinished, compostable grass + Cellulosic fiber Cordless Touch Lift

Earthshade Happyshade Roman; Persian Peace; Standard Roman Fold; Outside Mount; (Natural w/ White*) Privacy: 3** Shading: 65% Insulating: r2.10 Light control: 40%*** Material: Unfinished, compostable grass + Cellulosic fiber Cordless Touch Lift

Earthshade Happyshade Roman; Tibetan Twine; Standard Roman Fold; Outside Mount; (Natural w/ White*) Privacy: 3** Shading: 55% Insulating: r2.10 Light control: 85%*** Material: Unfinished, compostable wood rattan Cordless Touch Lift

9x12 Tibetan carpet - Nepal. Hand knotted rugs are made from 100% organic materials by talented artisans. By contrast, rugs from a typical "big box" store utilize inferior synthetic materials, chemical dyes and glues, taking mere hours to produce. A hand-made rug is one of the rare things in the home that looks better the longer you live with it. More beautiful and more durable, a handmade rug will typically outlast its machine-made cousins by at least 50 years, making them not only a joy to use but also a wise investment. This piece is also available in sizes: 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 and Runners.