This home exterior features 8" RigidStack Siding in Diamond Kote French Gray and Diamond Kote White Nail Fin Trim & Outside Corners.
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This Sammamish outdoor living project features a custom multi‑angle deck design paired with a vaulted roof cover built for year‑round use in the Pacific Northwest. The homeowners wanted a space that felt open, architectural, and protected from Sammamish’s frequent rain and shade—while blending seamlessly with the home’s existing structure. We designed and built a dual‑angle vaulted roof with exposed architectural elements, integrated soffits, and clean trim details to create a finished, modern look. The covered structure provides excellent weather protection while allowing natural light to filter in, making the space usable in every season. The deck was finished with TimberTech/Azek Dark Hickory, a premium PVC material ideal for moisture‑heavy environments like Sammamish. This low‑maintenance decking resists rot, mold, and fading, making it a long‑lasting solution for PNW homes surrounded by trees. Additional upgrades included: • Smart lighting integration for evening ambiance • Outdoor heating options for year‑round comfort • Powder‑coated aluminum railing for a modern, open feel • Improved waterproofing and flashing to protect the home’s exterior • Structural enhancements to support the vaulted cover and multi‑angle layout This project showcases how thoughtful design, premium materials, and proper construction practices can transform a shaded Sammamish backyard into a functional, beautiful outdoor living space. Location: Sammamish, WA Services Provided: Covered deck construction, vaulted roof design, composite/PVC decking installation, waterproofing, structural upgrades, outdoor living enhancements Materials: TimberTech/Azek Dark Hickory, glulam beams, aluminum railing, integrated soffits and lighting

ShadeFX carried out a site assessment and installation for homeowners in Paris, Ontario. Two 14’x10’ retractable roofs in the waterproof and fire-retardant Ferrari Champagne fabric protect the family from sun and rain.

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ShadeFX customized and installed a 20’ x 12’ retractable shade structure for a home within the scenic Niagara Region. A water-resistant Sunbrella Crest Ash fabric extends and retracts for providing overhead protection.

Exterior Pros installed a new roof, new siding, new windows, new soffit, fascia, gutters, and gutter protection. Gave this happy customer a new home at the same address!

Interior Painting - The white six panel doors and trim stand out beautifully against the Colorado Gray of the walls. We used a washable satin finish.
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Working alongside Meryl Kramer Architect, ShadeFX customized an 18’ x 8’ retractable shade. The rope operated Sunbrella White fabric pairs perfectly with the wood structure protecting the best seats in the yard.

Custom Made Shade For Perfect Days Your home’s outdoor areas can easily be transformed into your own personal oasis when you equip your deck or patio with motorized retractable Sunesta awnings. Sunesta Premium Class Retractable Outdoor Awnings can transform, expand and enhance your home’s outdoor living area by letting in sun when you want it but delivering comfortable shade when you need it. Whether your needs are better served by a retractable motorized awnings or a manual Sunesta awning, you’re sure to craft the perfect day in the shade. Sunesta Retractable Awnings for Homes Come with an Array of Standard Features Four PVC coated arm cables for superior strength Folding arms for narrow widths to accomplish larger projections Easy precision retractable outdoor awning pitch adjustments Protective hardware covers Mounting hardware for wall, ceiling or roof are available Optional Motorized Retractable Awning Features Wireless retractable motorized awning remotes and sensors Front bar drop valances for low sun protection One-piece weather sealed hoods Semi-Cassettes for ultimate fabric protection All Sunesta retractable outdoor awnings for homes are TÜVRheinland tested and approved.

The ECLIPSE is a robust mosquito screen or sun shade system ideal for covering large outdoor living spaces. Controlled with a wireless remote control, the ECLIPSE protects you from bugs, sun rays, wind and increases your privacy on demand, increasing your comfort and home value.

Interior Painting: This is a common area in the kids enrichment center that we painted with a dark blue and accented with white trim.
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ShadeFX customized a 14’x10′ freestanding retractable canopy for a homeowner in Edmonton, providing optimal sun and rain protection for his outdoor space. The custom solution offered the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics.

One of the most popular hardwood floor finishing which offers Tom & Peter Flooring is provided by WOCA. If you’ve decided that you want a natural looking wooden floor that is lacquer-free, then the likelihood is that you’ve chosen oil as your way of protecting your wood and making your floor look great at the same time. WOCA for wood flooring comes in various forms and is a great way of making sure that your wood is protected, but at the same time looks natural. A highly popular as well as effective way of treating wood floors, oils effectively penetrate into the wood and in some cases harden into the surface of the floor to stop damage and to maintain the wood in its optimum condition. WOCA Oil finish hardwood flooring has taken the United States market by in 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2016 and now. Here are some of the most common questions we have regarding this type of finish which we will I’m to answer in today’s my blog: Is oil finish as durable as traditional factory urethane finishes with aluminum oxide? When it comes to durability, oil finish flooring tackles the issue with a completely different method. The penetrating oil serves as protection from moisture and wear while allowing the user to feel the wood grains in their bare feet. If compared directly to factory finished aluminum oxide finish, the oil finish flooring will not perform as well to abrasion and impact. However, the beauty of this finish is the fact that it will camouflage any scratches which will inevitably accumulate over time. Will this finish evaporate over time and will this be harmful for indoor air quality? Another concern for oil finished floors its effect on indoor air quality. For on-site applications, some varieties suggest several coats which typically require the residents to be out of the home due to mild odors. However, there are factory finished UV-cured or single coat applications which lessen the downtime. Despite the odors produced during the drying process, oil finish floors rank amongst the lowest for VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Certain brands even boast true zero VOC. This fact alone makes oil finished floors one of the best options for green building solutions. “WOCA products are certified by independent laboratories, the German Institute for Biological Building Materials, and are in accordance with DIN–Norm 53–160. WOCA WoodCare Denmark products meet or exceed the most stringent U.S. standards for volatile organic compounds.” –WOCA Oil Finish Manufacture Does this type of finish require additional maintenance which I am not familiar with? For weekly cleaning, oiled floors use a special cleaner which contains an oil and soap mixture. After a period of 12-18 months some oil may evaporate causing the wood grains to appear dry. An additional layer of oil can be reapplied to keep the floor looking fresh. Although oil finished floors require more involvement in periodic maintenance in high traffic areas, this maintenance can be done much easier than the equivalent of an onsite sand and refinish. WOCA Master Color Oil contains pigment, which provides a single-step hardwood floor staining process. Laying down the stain and the finish in one step. This product comes 14 different colors, from Black to Extra White, and you can mix them freely to create various color palettes that will meet the demands of any job. Below are some pictures of the finished job…

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This beautiful, lakeside, colonial located in Hopkinton, MA underwent one of the most beautiful siding transformations of the year using our GorillaPlank™ Siding System. Built in 1940, this lakeside home in Hopkinton, MA had old scalloped cedar shakes that had become old and worn out. The homeowners considered painting again, but did not want the costly expense of having to paint again, so they decided it was time to renovate and modernize their living space with a low-maintenance siding that closely resembled the appearance of wood. Everlast Composite Siding was the siding of choice using our GorillaPlank™ Siding System. Before installing the GorillaPlank™ Siding System, our expert team of installers went to work by stripping down the existing cedar shingles and clapboards down to the sheathing. After verifying the underlying condition of the sheathing, our team went ahead and set staging to protect the beautiful metal roofs, then proceeded to install the moisture barrier to protect the sheathing, and then installed insulation for added protection and comfort. Their house is now featuring Everlast Composite Siding in the 7” exposure of one of the newest colors, Blue Spruce!

Art-Tek Construction transformed this weathered fence and deck with a complete restoration and premium staining system using Dulux WoodPride Hybrid Solid Stain. Proper preparation was the key to achieving a beautiful, long-lasting finish, beginning with a thorough pressure wash to remove dirt, mildew, weathered wood fibres, and previous coating residue. Once the wood was clean and properly prepared, we applied Dulux WoodPride Hybrid Solid Stain, a high-performance coating engineered to provide exceptional durability and protection against Alberta's harsh climate. Its advanced hybrid technology offers outstanding adhesion, excellent UV resistance, superior colour retention, and strong resistance to peeling, cracking, and moisture penetration while allowing the natural texture of the wood to remain visible. The finished project gave the fence and deck a rich, uniform appearance while providing years of protection against sun, rain, snow, and seasonal weather changes. This project reflects Art-Tek's commitment to premium products, meticulous preparation, and craftsmanship that helps homeowners protect their investment while enhancing the beauty of their outdoor living spaces.

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