A two-storey re-side at the Ketwitz residence, replacing worn siding with a new vinyl profile and rebuilding the trim details around the windows, corners and porch.
Before The existing covering was failing at the corners and under the porch where water had been tracking for years.After New siding and trim complete, with the porch detail rebuilt and the colour brought up to date.
What the work involved
Removal of the failing siding and inspection of the sheathing and
corners.
Replacement of soft trim boards and repair of the wall beneath the
porch.
New vinyl siding in a profile suited to the house, with new corner
posts.
New window trim, porch fascia and soffit so the details line up with the
new courses.
New aluminum fascia and a re-pitched gutter line to shed water away from
the wall.
Small details that change the look
Two houses on the same street can use identical siding and look completely
different, because the trim width, the corner treatment and the way the porch
detail is handled carry most of the visual weight. On this project we widened
the window trim slightly and rebuilt the porch fascia so the new siding had a
clean edge to die into, which is what makes the finished elevation look
deliberate.
