Exterior Ideas Needed: 1929 brick home needs new siding
Drew Sing
6 years ago
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Comments (11)Restoration of the windows may be cheaper. If you do replace. Replace exactly and make sure the brick mold is also replaced in kind. Be careful with window salespeople. They will agree to anything to make a sale and forget your brick mold. Restoration is best. Here is a listing of restoration people by state. http://www.oldhouseguy.com/window-restorers/ Heirloom Windows are replica window replacements that I would recommend. Best of luck!...See Moresiding update with brick front exterior - need color help!
Comments (1)I actually love the current color scheme because it's so classic. In my opinion, I think what you need is a portico since your front door is inset between the bay windows. A portico would modernize it because the current detail above the door is a bit dated. For the backyard, its a bit grey. I think you need larger trim around the windows. Then gel stain the pergola a darker brown to tie tot he brick and roof. Beautiful house!...See MoreBrick Home - Siding and Trim needs new life!
Comments (2)Would you consider a gray-green? A soft white is usually nice with brick, too....See MoreBuying new house which needs new siding and colors.
Comments (3)Yeah! I found just what I was looking for…because of all the windows with white trim, I would paint the entire house/garage door white. Then, I would add an applied stone to the wall…like in this inspiration photo. And from photo below, just simple planting...notice the stone bed....See MoreDrew Sing
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