How do we improve the exterior of this stucco house?
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Comments (5)there are several stucco systems available today. a couple of the more popular are EIFS type system and a traditional 3 coat. i think the first thing you need to explain is how your home will be constructed? A home that was constructed using standard stick framing and OSB seathing would be pretty a traditional method. if that is the case then you can more than likley use either system i listed above. both will require the application of craft paper or tar paper etc to create a barrier between the finish coat and the wood structure of the home. Todays stucco typically has an acrylic topcoat as the final finish, this will have the pigment and sand included to give your stucco the trowl finish you choose. IMHO in my climate (denver co) i do not like traditional 3 coat stucco finishes. the 3 coat systems dry and crack out over time, even with the use of control joints. if i had to use stucco in my climate i would use a EIFS system with the proper drainage protection between the foam and the home. EIFS got a bad rap in the begining because they thought it was a barrier type finish and never anticipated the leaks around window frames etc....See MoreWhat can we do to improve the looks of the house & landscaping?
Comments (32)Here is a picture looking out from the front porch of our home. We were working there last night and the sunset was beautiful so I snapped a picture! You can see there are a lot of trees already on the property so didn't know if that would change anyone's ideas for landscaping. As much as we loved Dig Doug's idea, having a tree there would block this view so maybe a bush could replace this?!...See MoreWhat can we do to improve this exterior?
Comments (19)You have a classic "upright-and-wing" house, a widespread home design of the mid 1800s. See https://images.app.goo.gl/uBUQcZaeCG23jYJL6 for description. I live in a similar one that has seen more unfortunate remuddling than yours has. The fake stone is unfortunate. It's nice that the door and surround is still there. Some landscaping would help....See MoreHelp! How to improve tacky Tudor style exterior for side split home?
Comments (6)Well this is a very good example of why downspouts shouldn't be painted out as trim- they are not architectural elements and shouldn't be highlighted as such. The big problem here is that the façade (front) of the house was remodeled but the original brick and siding was left on the side, so you're seeing a mishmash and all of these elements would too much for me to think through, I have the same concerns you have so I'd keep looking for another house, you don't need to settle for something you don't like....See MoreRelated Professionals
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