How To Dress Up Your Home’s Exterior
March 9, 2010 in Home Improvement
Improving the look of your home from the outside can be a good way to raise your property value. Plus, many curb-appeal-boosting products can help dress up your home while complementing upgrades you make to increase energy efficiency.
For instance, if you’re installing new windows or doors to take advantage of federal energy efficiency tax credits, consider enhancing them with decorative window and door trim to add a sophisticated look to your home. Adding exterior trim to your house can help it stand out in a crowded market by providing a clean, crafted appearance.
You can find beautiful and versatile exterior trim in a wide range of styles, textures and dimensions in the Restoration Millwork line offered by CertainTeed Corporation. Restoration Millwork is made from cellular PVC that looks and feels like top-grade lumber, and it can be used in place of wood for long-lasting beauty and durability. The trim won’t rot, warp, retain moisture or support insects, and it can be cut, shaped and attached with ordinary woodworking tools. The product also comes with an optional TrueTexture finish, a highly realistic wood-grain surface molded from actual rough-sawn cedar boards for a natural look. Restoration Millwork is available in an easy-to-paint natural white and is available through lumberyards and building product distributors. Other ideas for boosting curb appeal include:
- Siding–Available in a vast array of colors, styles and textures, vinyl siding can make your home stand out and increase its value. Vinyl siding is easy to maintain and very long lasting.
- Decking–Adding a deck is one of the most dramatic ways to customize your home, and new types of building materials are making decks longer lasting and easy to maintain.
- Fencing–The wood look is often a favorite for fencing. Fortunately, homeowners can achieve that look with durable, maintenance-free vinyl fence products.
- Painting–Whether it’s on the doors, trim or the house itself, a quick coat of paint can change the look and feel of a property, but also help protect your house from the elements.
- Landscaping–A well-maintained yard, complete with manicured shrubs and a well-edged lawn, can help grab a buyer’s attention–and the right shade trees can help cut cooling costs.
For more information, visit www.certainteed.com.
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