As a homeowner, you want to make sure that your home is a place of comfort, beauty, and functionality. Whether you are planning a complete home redesign or just a renovation project, it is important to hire the right contractor to ensure that your vision becomes a reality. In Jacksonville, there are many contractors to…
As homeowners, we understand the importance of keeping our homes looking beautiful and well-maintained. One of the easiest ways to transform the look of a home is by updating the siding. If you’re considering a home siding redesign, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll introduce you to Hardie Plank Lap…
You might be considering getting the outside of your Jacksonville, FL, home painted because of the aesthetic and financial benefits one can provide. But you might also want to get a fresh exterior painting because of the great HEALTH benefits it can also provide.
The resale value, comfort, and energy efficiency of your home are all affected by your windows, so replacing your windows is a great way to improve your home. When it comes to the particular style of windows that you add you to your home, many homeowners think of the choice as merely an aesthetic choice, but the style of window you choose will also make a huge functional difference, and your choice can have an effect on many other parts of your home.
The times that we spend with our families are some of the most joyous moments of our lives. Some of the longest lasting memories are not of life changing events; rather, they are often simple every day occurrences that we share with the ones that we love. The layout and design of our residences play an important role in each of these amazing moments.
When it comes to making smart choices for the construction of your home, Hardie plank siding is a far better choice than any wood or vinyl siding options. While it still retains the look and feel of real wood, it is highly durable, weather resistant and is not subject to many of the traditional problems…
When you have purchased or constructed a house of your choice, it is now necessary to maintain its interior and exterior look and protect it from different types of calamities and disasters. You know heavy rains can affect the outer of your homes. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange something very special which can keep…
When you have purchased or constructed a Middleburg house of your choice, it is now necessary to maintain its interior and exterior look and protect it from different types of calamities and disasters. You know heavy rains can affect the outer of your homes. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange something very special which can…
Window shutters add elegance and poise to your home exterior. The shutters are nowadays used for decorative purposes but originally they had a far more important role to play. The benefits of adding shutters are many and in several European and the Caribbean countries the shutters serve a far greater functional purpose than in temperate climate…
Jacksonville window replacement contractors are your key to a successful window replacement project. Granted, many handy do-it-yourselfers can tackle replacement windows themselves, but for the most part, window replacement contractors are the safest bet to ensure proper window installation and waterproofing.How to Find a Good Contractor to Replace Your Windows Times are tough in the construction industry….
Sunrooms were originally developed from farmhouse porches and have become increasingly common in recent decades. Today technological developments have made sunrooms and screened porches even more popular. With modern advances in resilient outdoor fabrics, heated flooring, and electronically controlled blinds, sunrooms are gradually becoming more and more comfortable every day!Jacksonville screen rooms are a great way…
We did the Screen Room enclosure with the EZE-Breeze window enclosure. This system is durable, attractive and versitle. Can be closed to keep weather out while still enjoying the outdoors.
All she needed was a facelift! This home came with the original wood windows. We installed PGT Spectra Guard double hung windows for beauty and durability. Because the house was built prior to 1978 we had to test for the presence of lead in the paint. Yes led was present so we had to remove the…
The perfect way to expand the use of your home! Adding extra living space to your home with a wood construction, drywall finished and valuted ceiling is an excellent choice providing an enclosure perfectly suited for family gatherings while adding value to your existing home. The wood construction allows for more versility and functionality…
Most unique house we have ever done! This picturesque home boasts spectacular views and was exciting for us to complete. Located on the St. John’s River, off of Heckscher Drive. The round top section is Primed Hardie custom painted in addition to the flat siding for the home. This demonstrates the versatility of this product.
In case you are thinking about purchasing a screen enclosure for your patio or porch to enhance your living area and raise the value of your property, then the added benefit that it offers some shelter for the family through the high temperatures of summer whilst nevertheless giving the feeling you’re living outside is merely…
A few years back, while I was shopping to buy a new house, I found myself constantly attracted to houses that had old windows. Basically these were windows that needed to be changed out, and I kept wondering why I was so interested in these types of homes. I finally figured out that I wanted…
Have you been looking at your Jacksonville home and realizing that it is time for a few renovations, including replacing some, or even all of the windows? This can be a pretty pricey venture, especially if you are replacing all of the windows, but there are ways that you can save money. It all comes down to the windows…
Painting the exterior trim of your Jacksonville home can be thought of costing less than completely painting all exterior surfaces, but a few things to consider from a painting contractor points of view.Most of us look to save where we can, especially in this day and economic conditions. Jacksonville house painting is no different, when it comes…
Here are photos of the inside/outside of our double hung windows on a house in Mandarin. Sorry about the fuzzy picture of the inside, it’s the only one I could get! These traditional style windows allow you to clean the exterior glass surface easily from the inside! Typically we use colonial grid on the…
Jacksonville Home improvement, including everything from seasonal landscaping and gardening to interior makeovers and design, is a popular pastime for many home owners. A cost effective way of improving your summer and increasing your property’s value is by purchasing a screen room.What is a screen room? It’s an enclosure like a sunroom but, instead of…
This is the first HardiPlank that we’ve done in Jacksonville from the Coastal Color Collection; these colors are not advertised by Hardie but the collection was designed specifically for coastal living. The color we used here is called Cool Breeze. We also did the vinyl siding and windows. Florida building codes have changed and no long…
Perhaps some do-it-yourself projects for home renovation can save you some cash, but when it comes to replacing home windows, you are better off leaving the job to the experts. Some mistakes and accidents may happen if you have not done this before, or if you leave the job to an inexperienced person. Here are 4…
We are proud to be on the cutting edge of new products! Check out the stone here. We can install this product virtually anywhere on your home, adding archetectual appeal,and increasing value to your home. Here we have installed it along with a screen room addition we built. Fast, clean installation Aesthetically pleasing No need to paint, coat or seal…
Picking house colors is not just hard, it’s terrifying, if you pick the wrong colors it is not only disappointing but also costly. However picking complementary colors can increase your homes resale value. Picking colors for your interior painting takes up a lot of planning and if possible, it is advised that you consult an expert….
Actually two different townhomes on Peppermill Lane off of Losco. These homes had cedar lap siding on the front and T1-11 panels on the sides and back. We installed HardiePlank and HardieTrim and a custom Sherwin Williams paint job. On both of these homes you can see how they looked before by looking at the neighbors house…
Our goal with this Two story block house was to provide an office for a work at home businessman. We removed the existing carport and built a Sunroom using a HardirPlank KneeWall, Simonton Slider windows and a PGT french door. Many people are surprised to see that Martin Home Exteriors Sunrooms have no wood in…
Our challange was to build an inexpensive screen room that would take advantage of the lake view, also to be in compliance with HOA concerns, for the roof to match the existing. What do you think?
I have fielded alot of questions about sliding glass door replacements. Here is a PGT vinyl framed slider, Double pane glass with Low E coating, Argon gas fill. The door installed (normal difficulty) is $1500 to $1700. The grid is optional. PGT also makes Impact (hurricane) sliding glass doors like this one. PGT…
Sunrooms were originally developed from farmhouse porches and have become increasingly common in recent decades. Today technological developments have made sunrooms and screened porches even more popular. With modern advances in resilient outdoor fabrics, heated flooring, and electronically controlled blinds, sunrooms are gradually becoming more and more comfortable every day!Sunrooms and screen rooms are a…
In December we transformed this Mandarin (Huntington Forrest) house.We replaced the t1-11 wood siding with Hardie ColorPlus siding. (heathered Moss color), we Painted the rest of the house with Sherwin Williams paint. The old Screen room was removed and we added a new Screen room with a Hardie Plank KneeWall to match the house, PGT…
Most of the split level ranch houses built in this era have Masonite siding installed directly over the studs. Brierwood is another area with lots of Masonite. When we tear off the siding you can see the studs. Florida Building Code requires us to install sheeting (plywood or OSB) before the siding. …
Our homes are extremely precious to us. It is indeed with a lot of hard work that you get to own the home of your dreams. Hence it becomes your responsibility entirely to look after its maintenance and well being. Cleanliness is a major part of the maintenance of your home. An ugly and unkempt…
This house located on the Northside off of Dunn was in need of a complete facelift. As an economical measure, we installed Royal Vinyl siding with vinyl window casings and vinyl soffit & fascia. Many vinyl siding manufacturers have recently come out with new improved vinyl siding that looks like real wood! Additionally, vinyl…
There are many reasons to invest in a Middleburg screen room.A screened enclosure allows you time to enjoy your summer free from flying insects like flies, mosquitoes and bees. This means not having to put on insect repellent when you go outside. Most screen rooms last for years, so you will more than get your…
Jacksonville Sunroom enclosures are versatile, and creating additional living space. While every other room in the house already has a predetermined function. Our Sunroom addition functionality is totally up to you! While you may choose to use it as a place to ‘get away from it all’ or a focal point of your family’s home. The perfect way to bring…
Florida weather is extreme; there is no denying that fact. Whether you live on the coast and are subjected to hurricanes, in the interior where you deal with high temperatures, or anywhere in between, your house takes a beating. Hardiplank siding is designed to deal with weather extremes and continues to hold up, year after year.Quality PaysMy…
We were hired to install HardiePlank on the majority of this house. A contractor previously installed Hardi on the south wall of the house, we noticed the install was not correct, we removed the trim and found rot, so we removed everything. A lesson to learn also for homeowners- Annually inspect your caulking at the trim, this…
Redecorating the Jacksonville home can seem to be a daunting task especially if you have never really handled the nitty-gritty details before. If you have always relied on someone to do the redecorating and remodeling in your house, you might feel as if you are not up for the job right now. Before you totally…
For some people, the focal point of any room or area in the house is a beautiful window. What makes a beautiful window? If your window allows enough sunlight to the room and opens to a lot of fresh air to touch your skin during a cool summer night, then you have the perfect window….
I am sure that given the opportunity, you would love to decorate your house with outdoor flush mount ceiling lights.they simply look great on the outdoors and usually come at the top of the preference list in case you are renovating your house or simply replacing the worn-out fixtures. They get the name from the…
A Jacksonville screened room can be an oasis for enjoying the great outdoors without having to get into the thick of it. This type of design, however, does offer its pros and cons. Taking the time to consider the option, its ups and downs, can help a Jacksonville homeowner decide if this type of addition makes the…
Most people know that installing replacement windows in their Jacksonville home adds equity and makes the property look much nicer, but the other benefits aren’t talked about as much. By replacing your windows, you can actually save a large amount of money every year on heating and cooling costs as well.In the winter months, one of the…
New and exotic diseases like swine flu are normally portrayed by the media as some sort of a devastating scourge from God. While there is no denying that exotic diseases have the capability to cause great suffering and damage if proper precautions are not taken in time, the press still tends to over-hype the whole…
Over the years, many homeowners have fought to keep their Middleburg home’s exterior siding looking good, but in many cases no matter how hard they try, their home just keeps looking worse. This perpetual deterioration is precisely why Hardie Plank siding was developed.The T-111 And Vinyl Siding ProblemsMany Middleburg homes built between the late seventies…
This house has a flat faced lap siding (Masonite) which we are installing Sailcloth (color) siding and trim. After the painters initial painting the carpenters prep for new siding. One week later we are finished.
This is a T1-11 siding house we installed, Heathered Moss ColorPlus HardiePlank with White trim. First step, paint the overhangs (soffit and fascia) white to match the trim, also the base of the house to match the siding. We always pay close attention to detail as it makes all the difference to customer satisfaction! The carpenters arrive…
One week later we started and finished this one day screen wall job. View from inside.
This customer wanted to replace his rotten wooden bow window, the problem is bow windows are expensive. We removed the bow window and brick then installed PGT series 400 vinyl picture windows. AFTER
This cottage was in need of a curb appeal face-lift. We will be adding a front porch, new windows, hidden vent vinyl Soffit & Fascia and Certainteed Perfection Shingles. The first step is to tear off the old vinyl siding, Next we will install the PGT Vinyl Windows, and prep the wall for siding. Time to frame…
This customer wanted to add screen walls to screen in the Lanai. This is a one day project, we installed a aluminum kick plate and a large dog door.
This is a fun job! We are installing HardiePlank siding on this block house, using a rainscreen application and a radiant barrier insulation system. The first thing we do is to remove the window sills.Then we install 1x wood strips. This give us an nailing strip an a way to allow air to flow behind…
This job will be receiving PGT Double hung replacement windows. I prefer to Install windows with a fin “new construction” style for a stronger tighter finish.
All aluminum roof options start with the same basic structure, either an Pan Roof or an Insulated Roof Panel. The manner in which you attach it to your existing structure dictates the shape of the new roof. This one is a low pitch roof attached to the fascia (overhang). The ceiling height is set by…
Beautifying your home’s exterior will increase its appeal instantly. There are many easy, inexpensive ways to do this. If you are selling your home, many quick and easy fixes can pay off in a faster sale.But, if you’re going to live in your home for a while, you should seek “beauty treatments” that have enduring…
The kick plate is the lower part of the screen room, it is there to keep water from bouncing off the ground into the screen room, to provide privacy and to keep animals in. Many different types Kick plate options are available, we can build it with almost any material you desire.
On a standard window replacement using PGT SpectraGuard our customer opted for clear glass over a colonial grid look.
Our customer wanted to a glass Florida room, but his existing screen porch had an non insulated roof and the structure was not adequate to support windows. The decision was to tear it down and start over. The final product is an insulated Sunroom with energy efficient windows.
This week we started Deer Run Trail, we are installing ColorPlus HardiePlank Autumn Tan siding and ColorPlus Hardie Trim in Sailcloth, with an accent at the front pop up gable of HardieShingle Straight Edge Notched Panel in their Timber Bark color. We are also installing Variform hidden vent Vinyl soffit & Fascia in the Classic…
We installed ColorPlus HardiePlank using Cobble Stone color. The ColorPlus siding is perfect for the DYI- Do It Yourself Homeowner. This job we installed the Hardie, then the homeowner painted the overhangs (soffit & fascia) saving good $.
Painting your home’s exterior is a great way to make your home appear brand new. Because every home is different, there may be multiple solutions for choosing the right colors. Sometimes homes have attributes that can either be fixed or flaunted with a good paint job. The colors are the key to a successful exterior home…
With energy costs reaching new heights each year, homeowners around the world are searching for ways to make their homes as efficient as possible. There are many ways to achieve energy efficiency, including updating or improving the home’s insulation, utilizing alternative energy sources such as wind or solar, and making a effort to simply use…
This middle unit townhouse has Cedar lap siding with a few surprises underneath. We are tearing off the lap, installing new Primed Hardie Plank and Hardie trim. The home Owner painted this one. Sorry for the lack of before picts!
We will be installing Sandstone Beige Colorplus HardiePlank, with Arctic White HardieTrim, and Painting the Overhangs and other incidental areas. In progress video- Ashmore Green Drive 32246 video
Directly across from Sandlewood High School, we are siding this attached house with Heathered Moss ColorPlus HardiePlank, Arctic White HardieTrim and White Hidden vent soffit. This picture I want to show off the Hidden Vent Soffit & Fascia system.
I really enjoy building large challenging siding jobs. Blackhawk Trail is just that. We are installing Hardie Plank, painting on site and Installing Hidden Vent Vinyl Soffit & Fascia. This in progress video shows the new primer color for the HZ10 HardiePlank. Left hand side before and after. Left hand side- Video Left hand side- Painting in progress
This job is one of the first ColorPlus Hardie jobs that we were able to use multiple products. We are installing ColorPlus HardiePlank on all four sides with a accent of HardieShingle on the front and board-and-batten on part of the back. We also will be installing PGT Vinyl windows on the front and Hidden…
This project is going to be a standard screen room addition. We will be adding a new concrete slab poured around the existing slab, and cutting off the overhangs to achieve a taller roof line and add more roof pitch. In this shot the slab has been completed, the overhangs are in removed, construction of the room…
PGT makes a great looking vinyl window designed to look like a true divided lite, just like old wood windows. PGT calls this feature Classic simulated divided lite – 1″ ogee muntin on theexterior, flat muntin on the interior and grids between glass. This window is a 400 series single hung, that meets all criteria…
Installing a Jacksonville screened-in room is an incredible way to enhance your porch’s environment, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors more comfortably, protect your porch’s furniture, and enhance the value of your home. For some people, an awning is all they need to enjoy their porch more. But others prefer to make a bigger investment and convert…
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