Exterior
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Restored ironwork and a return to French doors in the façade keep the focus of The New American Home on the original home’s core as something that remained true to its period design while also transcending the traditional architecture of its old Orlando neighborhood. The side additions and connecting stone-and-brick terraces project a timeless estate feel that fits Florida, but would be equally at home in the Northeast or Midwest.
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
A method for masonry when you don’t have a mason
Tests for permeability measure vapor diffusion through a material with 50 percent RH air on one side and either a desiccant (“dry cup test”) or liquid water (“wet cup test)” on the other.
Understanding how water vapor interacts with building materials is critical to avoiding moisture problems in building assemblies
For fast, accurate installation, organize and cut trim pieces by window size, then preassemble into frames in the shop
Photo courtesy Jeffrey A. Davis, Davis Photograph
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
This extrusion does double duty as both a hidden fastener and a deck drainage system
Time-tested architectural elements in masonry buildings not only look good, but serve to channel water away from the walls
A unique three-part frame makes for good looks and great energy performance
A panel sliding system for those who like seeing the outdoors without having to weather the elements
Photo: Pixabay.com
Homeowners are often shocked to discover that the roofing company that installed their new roof or repaired their old one is out of business
The more detailed and transparent you are in your bid, the more likely you are to get a signature on a contract
The second part of our two-part story focuses on the project’s finishes and strategic solutions to real-world construction challenges
When it comes to selling windows, some companies believe something is better than nothing
A trim system that solves one of PVC’s main challenges
Tint that responds more to heat than money
A pair of salvaged corbels inspires the trim design for a replacement entry door
A series of powerful weather events creates plenty of exterior repair work. But insurance work can easily find you in over your head.