Beyond The Studs: Exterior Home Trends

In this episode of Beyond the Studs, Legacy Exteriors owner, Josh Gauwitz, shares insight into the hottest exterior home trends, from popular colors, to textures and even some of the best material suppliers. Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or looking to make a few upgrades for yourself, the following tips can help. What Exterior Colors are Currently Trending?  Recently, there’s been a shift from homeowners wanting a light and airy feel to a darker, statement look. This is especially true on the exterior of homes. “Dark grays and dark blues are extremely hot right now. If you go into newer subdivisions, you’re going to see those dark colors on homes, as well as if people are doing remodels.” Josh states that for people who are looking to sell their homes in the near future, dark siding could be more attractive to homebuyers. And if you want to ride the trend but protect your home from quickly becoming outdated in style, try dark blue. “Blue is a timeless color choice.” Even with dark

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The Many Sides of Siding: Understanding Your Choices

In this episode of Beyond the Studs, Legacy Exteriors owner, Josh Gauwitz, dives into siding for residential homes, and the many choices that come along with it. The first question is do you need new siding, or siding repair? “When it comes to repairing vs. replacing siding, we first need to determine what the homeowner wants. If the first choice is repair, then we assess the damaged area(s) of the siding and make an honest recommendation as to whether or not it can be repaired,” says Josh.  When it comes to customer service, Josh believes in, “providing what is in the best interest for our customers, which means we don’t push for new siding if it’s not necessary. In fact, we have a repair department of service technicians that specialize in repairing siding, gutters, roofing and windows.” Understanding your siding choices … If you are considering new siding, there are a lot of options to choose from. Let’s dive into some of the details to help clarify what might be the best type of siding

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Which Type of Siding is Right for You?

There’s a lot to consider when thinking about new siding for your home. Between materials, color, warranties, cost — and finding the right installation company — it can feel overwhelming. The good news is, if you’re looking for clarification on which type of siding is right for you, you’ve come to the right place. This article talks about five different types of siding, and the benefits of each: Vinyl Siding Composite Siding Hardboard Siding Cement Siding Wood Siding Let’s get started! VINYL SIDING Typically, vinyl siding is the most affordable option when it comes to siding. The good news is that it is a quality siding choice that offers incredible value for the cost. With vinyl siding, you have two major categories to choose from before you decide on color: Traditional Vinyl Siding is an easy, low-cost way to update your home and increase its value. Insulated Vinyl Siding has a slightly higher cost than traditional vinyl siding, although it typically pays for itself over time as the insulating properties help keep your home warmer

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Beyond The Studs With Legacy Exteriors – “Siding”

Josh Gauwitz, owner of Legacy Exteriors, is back this week and we discuss the many siding options home owners face. Whether it’s vinyl siding, cement board siding, LP smart siding, or composite/wood siding, home owners have a lot of choices and this week we dive into the benefits of each and what some of the current trends are. Josh Gauwitz in fact just recently put new siding on his home and actually went with a commination of different siding options to achieve the look he and his wife were looking for and you can do the same as Legacy Exteriors applies all of the siding options we discuss Today. They can also show you what your house will look like with the different siding options available with their 3-D software so there’s no guessing and you will get the exact look you are going for on your home! Don’t wait though as their schedule is filling up quick! Call Legacy Exteriors Today at 221-3000 or visit their website here.

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