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We were recently contacted to remove and replace an old non-insulated aluminum sliding glass doors. Our clients wanted to update their home with new upgraded PGT vinyl insulated doors, which will greatly help reduce energy costs in this 40 year old residence. We finished these doors with oversized interior and exterior trim.
Photos by Christina Strong Photography

Full basement renovation with LED lighting, new framing, insulation and sub-floor. Huge rec-room with fireplace, big kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom and big cold room converted to a storage room.

Full basement renovation with LED lighting, new framing, insulation and sub-floor. Huge rec-room with fireplace, big kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom and big cold room converted to a storage room.
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This 1970s ranch home in South East Denver was roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter. It was also time to replace the wood composite siding throughout the home. Since Colorado Siding Repair was planning to remove and replace all the siding, we proposed that we install OSB underlayment and insulation under the new siding to improve it’s heating and cooling throughout the year.
After we addressed the insulation of their home, we installed James Hardie ColorPlus® fiber cement siding in Grey Slate with Arctic White trim. James Hardie offers ColorPlus® Board & Batten. We installed Board & Batten in the front of the home and Cedarmill HardiPlank® in the back of the home. Fiber cement siding also helps improve the insulative value of any home because of the quality of the product and how durable it is against Colorado’s harsh climate.
We also installed James Hardie beaded porch panel for the ceiling above the front porch to complete this home exterior make over. We think that this 1970s ranch home looks like a dream now with the full exterior remodel. What do you think?

this is insulated solid roof with open style lattice combination patio cover attached
Example of a mid-sized backyard concrete paver patio design in Sacramento with a pergola
Example of a mid-sized backyard concrete paver patio design in Sacramento with a pergola

CLOSEUP- Pictured above is a magnified image of our aluminum soffit/fascia/gutters. Unlike wood, these don't need to be painted or maintained, so you get all the benefits, with none of the hassle.

We were recently contacted to remove and replace an old non-insulated aluminum sliding glass doors. Our clients wanted to update their home with new upgraded PGT vinyl insulated doors, which will greatly help reduce energy costs in this 40 year old residence. We finished these doors with oversized interior and exterior trim.
Photos by Christina Strong Photography

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this is insulated solid roof with open style lattice combination patio cover attached
Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard patio remodel in Sacramento with decking and a pergola
Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard patio remodel in Sacramento with decking and a pergola

Full basement renovation with LED lighting, new framing, insulation and sub-floor. Huge rec-room with fireplace, big kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom and big cold room converted to a storage room.

Enjoy the best of outdoor living with a bifold door in your architectural project. Rhino doors are custom made with steel frames and insulated tempered glass panels, full weather-stripped structural system for improved energy efficiency.

attached aluminum open style lattice patio cover
Example of a mid-sized backyard concrete patio design in Sacramento with a pergola
Example of a mid-sized backyard concrete patio design in Sacramento with a pergola

This was a major renovation of a colonial home in Freehold New Jersey. We stripped the house down, replaced rotted wood, all windows, new doors, porch stairs, railings, gutters, insulated and added vinyl siding and capped around the windows and doors. Take a look!

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
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Columbus, OH
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This 1970s ranch home in South East Denver was roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter. It was also time to replace the wood composite siding throughout the home. Since Colorado Siding Repair was planning to remove and replace all the siding, we proposed that we install OSB underlayment and insulation under the new siding to improve it’s heating and cooling throughout the year.
After we addressed the insulation of their home, we installed James Hardie ColorPlus® fiber cement siding in Grey Slate with Arctic White trim. James Hardie offers ColorPlus® Board & Batten. We installed Board & Batten in the front of the home and Cedarmill HardiPlank® in the back of the home. Fiber cement siding also helps improve the insulative value of any home because of the quality of the product and how durable it is against Colorado’s harsh climate.
We also installed James Hardie beaded porch panel for the ceiling above the front porch to complete this home exterior make over. We think that this 1970s ranch home looks like a dream now with the full exterior remodel. What do you think?

This 1970s ranch home in South East Denver was roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter. It was also time to replace the wood composite siding throughout the home. Since Colorado Siding Repair was planning to remove and replace all the siding, we proposed that we install OSB underlayment and insulation under the new siding to improve it’s heating and cooling throughout the year.
After we addressed the insulation of their home, we installed James Hardie ColorPlus® fiber cement siding in Grey Slate with Arctic White trim. James Hardie offers ColorPlus® Board & Batten. We installed Board & Batten in the front of the home and Cedarmill HardiPlank® in the back of the home. Fiber cement siding also helps improve the insulative value of any home because of the quality of the product and how durable it is against Colorado’s harsh climate.
We also installed James Hardie beaded porch panel for the ceiling above the front porch to complete this home exterior make over. We think that this 1970s ranch home looks like a dream now with the full exterior remodel. What do you think?

This mantle provides a simple yet classic statement to this comfortable family room.
Fireplaces are an area where building science and aesthetics truly co-exist. This existing fireplace has been improved through proper insulation and flashing techniques.

The customer had tried various paints and primers on the plaster ceiling but none of it stuck long term. In addition, something you wouldn't know from the outside, that exterior wall didn't have any insulation at all in it, resulting in a pretty drafty bathroom during the winter months.

this is insulated solid roof with open style lattice combination patio cover attached
Patio - mid-sized backyard patio idea in Sacramento with a pergola
Patio - mid-sized backyard patio idea in Sacramento with a pergola

This 1970s ranch home in South East Denver was roasting in the summer and freezing in the winter. It was also time to replace the wood composite siding throughout the home. Since Colorado Siding Repair was planning to remove and replace all the siding, we proposed that we install OSB underlayment and insulation under the new siding to improve it’s heating and cooling throughout the year.
After we addressed the insulation of their home, we installed James Hardie ColorPlus® fiber cement siding in Grey Slate with Arctic White trim. James Hardie offers ColorPlus® Board & Batten. We installed Board & Batten in the front of the home and Cedarmill HardiPlank® in the back of the home. Fiber cement siding also helps improve the insulative value of any home because of the quality of the product and how durable it is against Colorado’s harsh climate.
We also installed James Hardie beaded porch panel for the ceiling above the front porch to complete this home exterior make over. We think that this 1970s ranch home looks like a dream now with the full exterior remodel. What do you think?
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