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Board and batten vs. shake siding. Opinions please!
Comments (9)livingreen2013- I don't think there are any special problems with B&B siding, as with any installation, it's all about materials, preparation, installation and maintenance. I love B&B, but it is a very specific and casual look. We considered it for our house, but decided we wanted the eye to be drawn to the horizontal, so went with that. We also considered using cedar fish scale or this great, funky wavy siding in certain places, but to be brutally honest, we didn't have the $$, so went with plain Hardiboard. Your home is much larger, so I think you could go busier and add some interest without it seeming too busy. I also think the windows on the back don't meld well with the rest of the house, but YMMV. Here is a pic of our house, not dissimilar to yours (albeit a lot smaller and no attached garage). I would not be afraid to go bold with color too, I think a strong color or strong contrast between windows, trim and house would look great on your house, but I love color, again, YMMV. Good luck- sandyponder Main entrance Back Main entrance...See MoreHardie Siding and Exterior - Opinions needed!
Comments (19)In trying to avoid the jigs and jogs:) guess we ended up with a large flat side to the house! There is definitely a pergola going in, as we need something to shade us from the summer noon sun. I hadn't decided if it would be a separate structure away from the house, but if it was attached, it would definitely break up the wall a bit. There will for sure be a deck. It will start at the door, and extend to the back of the house. I also like the idea of making the dining room window more of a feature by making it a bay or a slight bumpout... (the dining room window is the large center one on main floor.) The windows may appear haphazard from the outside, but they are definitely not haphazard on the inside. Not much we can change there....See MoreHelp choose the exterior colour for our new home. Can. not. decide.
Comments (4)How lovely! Congratulations. I am loving all 3, but B speaks to me with C coming in close second. "B" gives me a modern farmhouse vibe. Good luck to you...See MoreAdding Front Porch and addition to small house with off center door
Comments (8)Thank you, GreenDesigns... The builder we are talking with got me in touch with a "Designer" from our local building supply store. They will do all the drawings and 3d renderings for us. The designer prefers a roof with gables, the builder said shed roof was easier and much more affordable. I was just looking for extra ideas. I am waiting on a visit from the two of them together here, to come up with a plan. I am hoping I can meet them with a clear vision, but maybe they will have a better plan!...See More- 7 years ago
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