Seeking thoughts on windows, siding, and new portico
I'm replacing the windows and siding on this Garrison in the Boston suburbs. For siding I'm considering Grayne and Certainteed Monogram. Provia windows seem like the best option I've been offered with Simonton as a second choice.
1. Any suggestions on a portico design? I'm tired of getting soaked when I enter my house.
2. For new windows, am I missing any cost effective brands?
3. Window grids or no grids? What kind of trim should I get for around the windows?
4. Shutters or no shutters?
5. The windows on the short side of the house are Anderson casement. I don't like them because they feel cold and are difficult to use with a window a/c, but I'm wondering if the expense of replacing them will result in much energy savings.
6. The door to the left opens into a storage area and I'll be replacing it with a pull-out door to make better use of the small space. Anything I should know about doing this?
Thanks for your advice! I'm looking forward to sharing the after picture!
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katinparadise
5 years agoI believe that grids are more consistent with the Colonial style of your house. I agree with using the same window everywhere. A triple mulled window as shown in the picture housegal posted would work on the left of your house.
If you're going to add shutters, they should be the appropriate size. None on the left, as the window is too large. Again, see the picture housegal posted. The shutters are appropriately sized and are attached to the windows with hinges and shutter dogs as opposed to screwed flat into the siding. They can be expensive to do correctly. Another option for a different look is no shutters but adding wider trim around the windows. See how wide the trim is on these windows?
Here are some other portico options on Garrison Colonials.
As far as the door opening out, check your local building codes. In an area that gets snow, code often requires the door to open in because if it snows heavily, you can't push a door open into a pile of snow and egress becomes difficult.
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