Exteriors
Your home's exterior can be made with a variety of different materials and many different styles. Exterior finishes can be made from vinyl, wood brick. Shutters made from any material can make your home particularly attractive.
Before designing and building your home, you really should make time to see the various styles and types of exteriors offered before you make your decision.
Check out various exterior styles in magazines or visit homes in your area to settle on what designs you like in addition to materials and colors.
A strong home exterior protects your home against the weather elements. Homes that are constructed with brick exteriors are said to be sturdier in countering debris that is thrown up by strong winds, compared to vinyl or fiber-cement sidings. People prefer a brick home exterior for its warm look and easy maintenance. Also, brick homes have a higher resale value as against aluminum, wood siding, and cedar or vinyl home exteriors.
Many people love wood home exteriors while some mix and match wood with brick and stone, for a trendy look. However, there’s a difference in various grades of wood, and depending on which one you use, there may be more maintenance. But selecting the right kind of wood like redwood or cedar and maintaining it in the proper manner can give your home exterior a beautiful look. Cedar is strong and resistant to splitting or swelling, and insects do not affect both redwood and cedar.
Superior craftmanship, old world charm and the finest quality components all combine in a Dan Elliott Custom Home. The hallmark of a superior builder is a family the continues to use the same builder through many generations. Dan Elliott has been building for area families since 1976, continuing a long tradition of excellence.
Choosing the exterior look for your new home is a very personal experience. Once you have an idea what you like, schedule a consultation with Dan to refine your vision. Let's start on the road to building your Dream House today.
