The Appleton blends beauty with energy efficiency, and open spaces with innovative design. The house features amazing views from every bedroom, modern Miele appliances, Fantini fixtures and state of the art automation. A radiant heating and cooling system replaces traditional heating, providing efficient energy usage and superior thermal comfort. The outside of the home features a floating fiber cement rainscreen facade which serves the dual purpose of creating natural shadow lines while allowing the building envelope to stay dry and cool.

Another Ernst signature is the "shadow line" stone base detail. This detail allows for your base to be flush with your wall finish rather than protruding.

Complete siding replacement project featuring Double 4.5" Encore Dutch Lap siding in Natural Clay, selected for its classic profile and long-lasting performance. The Dutch lap design adds subtle shadow lines, giving the home a more dimensional and upscale appearance. Our team handled full removal of the existing siding, proper surface preparation, and precision installation to ensure durability and weather resistance. Attention to detail was key throughout the project, especially around trim, corners, and transitions. All existing shutters and exterior moldings were carefully reinstalled, maintaining the home’s original architectural style while enhancing its overall look with the new siding color and finish. The finished result is a clean, modernized exterior with improved curb appeal and long-term protection.

This photo in a porch shows off the linear wood ceiling and the appeal of combining white with natural wood tones for a casual, beachy feel. The warm tone of the knotty wood beadboard ceiling is repeated in the copper flashing above the window trim on the exterior of the house. The crisp, white, horizontal siding and white columns contrast against the natural knotty pine beadboard ceiling for a warm casual feel. The siding is not lapped siding. Instead the outer surface of the siding is straight up and down without an angle. This simple profile along with the clean shadow line give the home a modern feel - thus updating it from the traditional coastal shingle style. The windows with their divided lites in a traditional grille pattern create a timeless style and allow light into the home. The white soffit is linear as well and also features linear slots to provide venting. All of these linear elements (of the trim, soffit, siding, ceiling) with the white create a very clean updated look to the exterior.

Located in Dartmouth’s lovely Merrymount neighborhood, this home features Mastic Carvedwood 44 vinyl siding in the color, Quiet Willow. This siding provides realistic cedar clapboard texture, shadow lines, and loads of curb appeal without the maintenance of natural wood. Engineered to be fade and crack resistant, this vinyl siding also withstands winds up to 200 mph. Mastic also offers a wide selection of colors to choose from including 10 rich shades that have Mastic’s Solar Defense Technology. Harvey Classic double hung windows, a Care Free customer and Pickup family favorite, are perfectly paired with vinyl siding. Harvey Windows provide energy-efficient beauty that comes in a variety of grid, color and hardware options. These popular windows are manufactured right here in New England and outperform other vinyl windows. We are proud to be one of the area’s select few Harvey Elite Series Dealers which means we offer exclusive warranty and energy packages not available through ordinary contractors.

This Dartmouth, MA home decided to go maintenance free with new Mastic Vinyl Siding and Harvey Windows. These Homeowners elevated their home with two different types of siding. The front facing of the home has Mastic Carvedwood 44 Vinyl Siding in the color White. For the rest of the home we installed, Mastic Cedar Discovery Vinyl Siding in the color Victorian Gray, adding curb appeal and value to this Dartmouth home. With realistic wood grain texture and shadow lines, Carvedwood 44 is manufactured to replicate the look and feel of natural cedar clapboard siding. It is also engineered to last and is crack and fade resistant. Cedar Discovery shingles imitate the traditional look of wood without the costly upkeep. It is durable, has a wind rating up to 230 mph, and protects against insect damage. Both Mastic Carvedwood 44 and Cedar Discovery come in a wide variety of colors, shading, and textures to choose from. To help make your decision use the Mastic’s interactive Home Exterior Visualizer. As a Mastic Elite contractor, we are proud to offer our customers professional product warranties in addition to our very own, 10 year workmanship guarantee. We also installed Harvey Classic Windows. These attractive, energy efficient windows feature easy, finger-tip operation and tilt in for easy cleaning. Harvey Classics come in a variety of colors, grid patterns, and hardware finishes. Manufactured right here in the New England, every window is customized to your specifications. Considering a maintenance free makeover for your home? Make your dream project a reality with Care Free Homes! For 40 years our family has been honored to serve thousands of homeowners from Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Rhode Island. With outstanding product warranties – we are happy to say that past customers are our number one source of business. When the time comes to replace your roof, siding, windows, deck, or front porch – give us a call at (508) 997-1111 for a free quote!

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Stone and a heavy wood horizontal structure with a shadow line were used to anchor the house to the site.
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Complete siding replacement project featuring Double 4.5" Encore Dutch Lap siding in Natural Clay, selected for its classic profile and long-lasting performance. The Dutch lap design adds subtle shadow lines, giving the home a more dimensional and upscale appearance. Our team handled full removal of the existing siding, proper surface preparation, and precision installation to ensure durability and weather resistance. Attention to detail was key throughout the project, especially around trim, corners, and transitions. All existing shutters and exterior moldings were carefully reinstalled, maintaining the home’s original architectural style while enhancing its overall look with the new siding color and finish. The finished result is a clean, modernized exterior with improved curb appeal and long-term protection.

This Dartmouth, MA home decided to go maintenance free with new Mastic Vinyl Siding and Harvey Windows. These Homeowners elevated their home with two different types of siding. The front facing of the home has Mastic Carvedwood 44 Vinyl Siding in the color White. For the rest of the home we installed, Mastic Cedar Discovery Vinyl Siding in the color Victorian Gray, adding curb appeal and value to this Dartmouth home. With realistic wood grain texture and shadow lines, Carvedwood 44 is manufactured to replicate the look and feel of natural cedar clapboard siding. It is also engineered to last and is crack and fade resistant. Cedar Discovery shingles imitate the traditional look of wood without the costly upkeep. It is durable, has a wind rating up to 230 mph, and protects against insect damage. Both Mastic Carvedwood 44 and Cedar Discovery come in a wide variety of colors, shading, and textures to choose from. To help make your decision use the Mastic’s interactive Home Exterior Visualizer. As a Mastic Elite contractor, we are proud to offer our customers professional product warranties in addition to our very own, 10 year workmanship guarantee. We also installed Harvey Classic Windows. These attractive, energy efficient windows feature easy, finger-tip operation and tilt in for easy cleaning. Harvey Classics come in a variety of colors, grid patterns, and hardware finishes. Manufactured right here in the New England, every window is customized to your specifications. Considering a maintenance free makeover for your home? Make your dream project a reality with Care Free Homes! For 40 years our family has been honored to serve thousands of homeowners from Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Rhode Island. With outstanding product warranties – we are happy to say that past customers are our number one source of business. When the time comes to replace your roof, siding, windows, deck, or front porch – give us a call at (508) 997-1111 for a free quote!

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Complete siding replacement project featuring Double 4.5" Encore Dutch Lap siding in Natural Clay, selected for its classic profile and long-lasting performance. The Dutch lap design adds subtle shadow lines, giving the home a more dimensional and upscale appearance. Our team handled full removal of the existing siding, proper surface preparation, and precision installation to ensure durability and weather resistance. Attention to detail was key throughout the project, especially around trim, corners, and transitions. All existing shutters and exterior moldings were carefully reinstalled, maintaining the home’s original architectural style while enhancing its overall look with the new siding color and finish. The finished result is a clean, modernized exterior with improved curb appeal and long-term protection.

Mastic Vinyl Siding, Harvey Windows, and a Therma-Tru Entry Door look beautiful on this Lakeville, MA colonial! The homeowner chose a combination of Mastic Cedar Discovery and Carvedwood 44 Vinyl Siding in the historic color, Russet Red. Cedar Discovery mimics the look of painted cedar shingles and Carvedwood 44 replicates the look of painted cedar clapboard siding. With realistic wood textures and shadow lines, these homeowners have a durable and affordable siding option that looks beautiful without the worry that comes along with wood siding. With a 230 mph wind rating and an lovely collection of colors, textures, and styles, our customers enjoy both the durability and beauty of professional grade siding. We also installed Harvey Classic Double Hung Vinyl Replacement windows. The Harvey Classic is our top-selling, energy efficient replacement window. Homeowners enjoy tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning, customizable colors, hardware, and grid patterns. As one of the area’s select Harvey Elite Window Dealers, Care Free customers can also choose from exclusive package upgrades and warranties that can’t be offered by ordinary contractors. A Therm-Tru Fiberglass Entry system is factory-finished in the color, onyx. This Smooth Star door welcomes guests with a pair of coordinating sidelites featuring decorative glass and grids. Care Free Homes is the preferred contractor of thousands of homeowners. Past customers and referrals are responsible for over half of our business each year! Once you become a Care Free customer – chances are you’ll stay a Care Free customer and invite your friends and family to become one, too! We ask for absolutely no money until the project is complete and have financing options for qualified homeowners. Get started on your project with a FREE Quote by calling (508) 997-1111 or contact us online and we’ll follow up with you! Make your house a Care Free home!

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Complete siding replacement project featuring Double 4.5" Encore Dutch Lap siding in Natural Clay, selected for its classic profile and long-lasting performance. The Dutch lap design adds subtle shadow lines, giving the home a more dimensional and upscale appearance. Our team handled full removal of the existing siding, proper surface preparation, and precision installation to ensure durability and weather resistance. Attention to detail was key throughout the project, especially around trim, corners, and transitions. All existing shutters and exterior moldings were carefully reinstalled, maintaining the home’s original architectural style while enhancing its overall look with the new siding color and finish. The finished result is a clean, modernized exterior with improved curb appeal and long-term protection.

Close-up of Artisan by James Hardie Siding. Artisan 5/8" is thicker than regular Hardie Siding (7/16"). It also gives you distinctively deep shadow lines for premium aesthetics.