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HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a YANKEE GUTTERS, K-STYLE GUTTERS, BUILT-IN OR BOX GUTTERS The K-style gutter is an adaptation from a design based on the Classical Orders of Design. There is more information on this later. K-Style gutters for houses built after 1950. K-style gutters must be painted to match the trim color of the house NOT the roof, BUNGALOW PORCH DESIGN The white balustrade in the top photo was not the original Bungalow porch design but a later incompatible replacement. The new balustrade above was designed by the owners based on a photo from a staircase shown in the Old House Journal.. The finished railing height is actually 25 inches and is just a bit lower than the window sill of the window to the far left. DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR If your door is not varnished, painting your front door to match the window sash color or shutter color is the best choice. Your front door will still stand out even though the shutter color is repeated. Since the color is only used in small amounts on the shutters, reusing this color will create a nice feeling of harmony on the house. VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. SHUTTERS: GOOD VS BAD EXAMPLES Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters. BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details areobvious.
WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. SECRET PASSAGES AND HIDDEN ROOMS Secret rooms and hidden doors do not have to be in old or traditional homes anymore. Contemporary design interiors can also accommodate hidden areas. Here an area is closed off to make a secret day bed hidden inside a closet. Secret fireplace door. There is a company called Creative Home Engineering that specializes in hiddenpassageways.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a YANKEE GUTTERS, K-STYLE GUTTERS, BUILT-IN OR BOX GUTTERS The K-style gutter is an adaptation from a design based on the Classical Orders of Design. There is more information on this later. K-Style gutters for houses built after 1950. K-style gutters must be painted to match the trim color of the house NOT the roof, BUNGALOW PORCH DESIGN The white balustrade in the top photo was not the original Bungalow porch design but a later incompatible replacement. The new balustrade above was designed by the owners based on a photo from a staircase shown in the Old House Journal.. The finished railing height is actually 25 inches and is just a bit lower than the window sill of the window to the far left. DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR If your door is not varnished, painting your front door to match the window sash color or shutter color is the best choice. Your front door will still stand out even though the shutter color is repeated. Since the color is only used in small amounts on the shutters, reusing this color will create a nice feeling of harmony on the house. VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. SHUTTERS: GOOD VS BAD EXAMPLES Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters. BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details areobvious.
SECRET PASSAGES AND HIDDEN ROOMS Secret rooms and hidden doors do not have to be in old or traditional homes anymore. Contemporary design interiors can also accommodate hidden areas. Here an area is closed off to make a secret day bed hidden inside a closet. Secret fireplace door. There is a company called Creative Home Engineering that specializes in hiddenpassageways.
VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. WHAT SHUTTER STYLE IS RIGHT FOR MY HOUSE Cutouts are only for shutters from the 1920’s – 1930’s 40’s. All Board and Batten shutters would have either cross bracing as in the photos above or “Z” bracing. On a Colonial Revival house shutters can be solid panel on the first floor and louvered on the top floor. Do NOT combine shutters on other style homes.ROOF FLASHING
Roof flashing is brown or white and does not present a problem if it matches the trim color. With other trim colors the flashing looks very bad unless you paint it to match. On new roofs, they are installing a piece of roof flashing under the edge of the roof that is bent down and covers part of the fascia. On all newer homes the fascia is justSTORM WINDOWS
The secret to a beautiful window is based on how many tracks the storm window has. Exterior storm windows come in triple track, double track, and single track. Double and single track storms are new to the scene. The reason for these tracks is to store the screen and storm window when not in use. Triple track storms are the best for storage.REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using the HARDIBOARD VS. CEDAR WOOD SIDING Despite hardiboard being an alternative, it is promoted as a replacement to wood. When comparing a house sided with cedar wood siding and hardi there will be a noticeable difference. This is also why the James Hardie manufacturer does not recommend replacing a damaged cedar clapboard with this product. KEEPING WARM IN AN OLD HOUSE A dog will keep you warm. While the body temperature of a human clocks in at a cool 98.6 F, your dog’s body temperature should always range between 99.5 and 102.5 F. Use your oven – bake something. Use your stove. Make some homemade soup. Soup will also add humidity to a house which will make you feel warmer. MISTAKES USING FANCY CUT DECORATIVE SHINGLES Mistakes Using Fancy Cut Decorative Shingles. The use of fancy cut decorative shingles exploded with Queen Anne Victorian architecture. Although used in many locations, one of the most popular areas of use for these shingles was in the gable. The house to the right looks really great with these fancy cut decorative shingles in a colorfulIMPROVE CURB APPEAL
click on photos to enlarge. Cape Cod before minor changes improve curb appeal. Paint colors, shutters, carriage house garage door and removal of storm door greatly improve curb appeal. Scope of Work: Paint colors – vinyl windows not painted. WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. OLD HOUSE RENOVATION RESTORATION SERVICES FOR TRADITIONAL Recently we worked with two happy homeowners looking for home restoration services. One couple wanted to remodel their 1990’s house to appear more traditional so it would fit in better with the older homes in the area. The other homeowner had an 1870’s Victorian that needed some minor work. Both of these homeowners were veryexcited to
WOOD WINDOW RESTORATION & REPAIR Wood window restoration and repair is easier than you think. Old wood windows were made to be repaired. They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins (cross pieces separating the panes). Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated. They canlast 200+ years.
REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using theROOF FLASHING
Roof flashing is brown or white and does not present a problem if it matches the trim color. With other trim colors the flashing looks very bad unless you paint it to match. On new roofs, they are installing a piece of roof flashing under the edge of the roof that is bent down and covers part of the fascia. On all newer homes the fascia is just HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of aIMPROVE CURB APPEAL
click on photos to enlarge. Cape Cod before minor changes improve curb appeal. Paint colors, shutters, carriage house garage door and removal of storm door greatly improve curb appeal. Scope of Work: Paint colors – vinyl windows not painted. PORCH SKIRTING MISTAKES 1880’s porch skirt. Diamonds instead of squares and a routed edge adds a nice touch. The porch skirting is important to the overall appearance of your house. Today it is too often forgotten about and with modern landscaping, hidden behind shrubs. For SHUTTERS: GOOD VS BAD EXAMPLES Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters. BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details areobvious.
SHUTTERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID MISTAKES This part of the hinge has a point or Pintle – a pivot point where the shutter is connected. The Offset we will discuss here is the distance the hinge extends your shutters AWAY from the window casing. An OFFSET of about 1/2 to 1.5 inches is usually recommended, althougheach
WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. OLD HOUSE RENOVATION RESTORATION SERVICES FOR TRADITIONAL Recently we worked with two happy homeowners looking for home restoration services. One couple wanted to remodel their 1990’s house to appear more traditional so it would fit in better with the older homes in the area. The other homeowner had an 1870’s Victorian that needed some minor work. Both of these homeowners were veryexcited to
WOOD WINDOW RESTORATION & REPAIR Wood window restoration and repair is easier than you think. Old wood windows were made to be repaired. They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins (cross pieces separating the panes). Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated. They canlast 200+ years.
REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using theROOF FLASHING
Roof flashing is brown or white and does not present a problem if it matches the trim color. With other trim colors the flashing looks very bad unless you paint it to match. On new roofs, they are installing a piece of roof flashing under the edge of the roof that is bent down and covers part of the fascia. On all newer homes the fascia is just HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of aIMPROVE CURB APPEAL
click on photos to enlarge. Cape Cod before minor changes improve curb appeal. Paint colors, shutters, carriage house garage door and removal of storm door greatly improve curb appeal. Scope of Work: Paint colors – vinyl windows not painted. PORCH SKIRTING MISTAKES 1880’s porch skirt. Diamonds instead of squares and a routed edge adds a nice touch. The porch skirting is important to the overall appearance of your house. Today it is too often forgotten about and with modern landscaping, hidden behind shrubs. For SHUTTERS: GOOD VS BAD EXAMPLES Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters. BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details areobvious.
SHUTTERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID MISTAKES This part of the hinge has a point or Pintle – a pivot point where the shutter is connected. The Offset we will discuss here is the distance the hinge extends your shutters AWAY from the window casing. An OFFSET of about 1/2 to 1.5 inches is usually recommended, althougheach
SECRET PASSAGES AND HIDDEN ROOMS Secret rooms and hidden doors do not have to be in old or traditional homes anymore. Contemporary design interiors can also accommodate hidden areas. Here an area is closed off to make a secret day bed hidden inside a closet. Secret fireplace door. There is a company called Creative Home Engineering that specializes in hiddenpassageways.
THE RESTORATION OF A LATE VICTORIAN HOME The Restoration of a late Victorian Home. Here are some Before, During and After photos of the restoration of my home – a vernacular late Victorian style architecture in Freehold, New Jersey. Built in 1910, only 117 years after Louis XIV was guillotined (1793) and 17 years before the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet (1927). UNDERSTANDING CLASSIC MOLDINGS Understanding Classic Moldings – Part 1. The use of classic moldings date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Classic moldings were designed to work with light. They were designed to create contrast and shadows to give definition and add interest. Over the years the profile of these moldings have become watered down and changed in shape to WHAT SHUTTER STYLE IS RIGHT FOR MY HOUSE Cutouts are only for shutters from the 1920’s – 1930’s 40’s. All Board and Batten shutters would have either cross bracing as in the photos above or “Z” bracing. On a Colonial Revival house shutters can be solid panel on the first floor and louvered on the top floor. Do NOT combine shutters on other style homes.IMPROVE CURB APPEAL
click on photos to enlarge. Cape Cod before minor changes improve curb appeal. Paint colors, shutters, carriage house garage door and removal of storm door greatly improve curb appeal. Scope of Work: Paint colors – vinyl windows not painted. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Renewal by Andersen Limited Warranty. 20 years for glass and the seal that contains it. 2 year warranty for improper installation. 10 years for components other than glass. What is not covered is normal wear, painting, improper washing, fading due to normal weathering, harsh cleaners, structural settling. It is unfortunate, but most homeowners DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be KOLBE WINDOWS REVIEW Kolbe Windows Review. Kolbe windows is a last resort for those who cannot restore their original historic windows and also a good option for replacing a replacement window. Compared to most window manufacturers, Kolbe Windows (and Marvin Windows), make good quality windows. However, as good as Kolbe is, no way is this windowcomparable to an
MISTAKES USING FANCY CUT DECORATIVE SHINGLES Mistakes Using Fancy Cut Decorative Shingles. The use of fancy cut decorative shingles exploded with Queen Anne Victorian architecture. Although used in many locations, one of the most popular areas of use for these shingles was in the gable. The house to the right looks really great with these fancy cut decorative shingles in a colorful WHITE REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND HOUSE COLORS TO AVOID The color of their white windows is not bright white but more of a gray although it still reads white. The replacement window color is Sherwin Williams Frosty White 6196. The trim on your house should be painted this color. First you must verify this with a 6196 swatch fromthe paint store.
WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT WINDOWS The Shocking Truth About Windows. February 13, 2014 by Daniel Lane. Let the buyer beware! Learn how to be smart in a world of dumb builders and sharp salespeople. This is your Ultimate Guide to old windows. Read and learn. THE RESTORATION OF A LATE VICTORIAN HOME The Restoration of a late Victorian Home. Here are some Before, During and After photos of the restoration of my home – a vernacular late Victorian style architecture in Freehold, New Jersey. Built in 1910, only 117 years after Louis XIV was guillotined (1793) and 17 years before the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet (1927).REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using the VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be SHUTTERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID MISTAKES This part of the hinge has a point or Pintle – a pivot point where the shutter is connected. The Offset we will discuss here is the distance the hinge extends your shutters AWAY from the window casing. An OFFSET of about 1/2 to 1.5 inches is usually recommended, althougheach
INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. HARDIBOARD VS. CEDAR WOOD SIDING Despite hardiboard being an alternative, it is promoted as a replacement to wood. When comparing a house sided with cedar wood siding and hardi there will be a noticeable difference. This is also why the James Hardie manufacturer does not recommend replacing a damaged cedar clapboard with this product. WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT WINDOWS The Shocking Truth About Windows. February 13, 2014 by Daniel Lane. Let the buyer beware! Learn how to be smart in a world of dumb builders and sharp salespeople. This is your Ultimate Guide to old windows. Read and learn. THE RESTORATION OF A LATE VICTORIAN HOME The Restoration of a late Victorian Home. Here are some Before, During and After photos of the restoration of my home – a vernacular late Victorian style architecture in Freehold, New Jersey. Built in 1910, only 117 years after Louis XIV was guillotined (1793) and 17 years before the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet (1927).REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using the VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be SHUTTERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID MISTAKES This part of the hinge has a point or Pintle – a pivot point where the shutter is connected. The Offset we will discuss here is the distance the hinge extends your shutters AWAY from the window casing. An OFFSET of about 1/2 to 1.5 inches is usually recommended, althougheach
INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. HARDIBOARD VS. CEDAR WOOD SIDING Despite hardiboard being an alternative, it is promoted as a replacement to wood. When comparing a house sided with cedar wood siding and hardi there will be a noticeable difference. This is also why the James Hardie manufacturer does not recommend replacing a damaged cedar clapboard with this product. HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a SECRET PASSAGES AND HIDDEN ROOMS Secret rooms and hidden doors do not have to be in old or traditional homes anymore. Contemporary design interiors can also accommodate hidden areas. Here an area is closed off to make a secret day bed hidden inside a closet. Secret fireplace door. There is a company called Creative Home Engineering that specializes in hiddenpassageways.
INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. PORCH SKIRTING MISTAKES 1880’s porch skirt. Diamonds instead of squares and a routed edge adds a nice touch. The porch skirting is important to the overall appearance of your house. Today it is too often forgotten about and with modern landscaping, hidden behind shrubs. For PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR If your door is not varnished, painting your front door to match the window sash color or shutter color is the best choice. Your front door will still stand out even though the shutter color is repeated. Since the color is only used in small amounts on the shutters, reusing this color will create a nice feeling of harmony on the house.IMPROVE CURB APPEAL
click on photos to enlarge. Cape Cod before minor changes improve curb appeal. Paint colors, shutters, carriage house garage door and removal of storm door greatly improve curb appeal. Scope of Work: Paint colors – vinyl windows not painted. SHUTTERS: GOOD VS BAD EXAMPLES Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters. BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details areobvious.
THE GREAT UNVEILING
Here is the story written by a historic neighborhood organization making things happen. The Great Unveiling A Recipe for Removing Vinyl Siding. Several years ago there was an article in the Illinois Association of Historic Preservation Commission’s newsletter regarding the program started in Rock Island, IL for the removing vinyl siding by volunteers. MISTAKES USING FANCY CUT DECORATIVE SHINGLES Mistakes Using Fancy Cut Decorative Shingles. The use of fancy cut decorative shingles exploded with Queen Anne Victorian architecture. Although used in many locations, one of the most popular areas of use for these shingles was in the gable. The house to the right looks really great with these fancy cut decorative shingles in a colorful WHITE REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND HOUSE COLORS TO AVOID The color of their white windows is not bright white but more of a gray although it still reads white. The replacement window color is Sherwin Williams Frosty White 6196. The trim on your house should be painted this color. First you must verify this with a 6196 swatch fromthe paint store.
WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT WINDOWS The Shocking Truth About Windows. February 13, 2014 by Daniel Lane. Let the buyer beware! Learn how to be smart in a world of dumb builders and sharp salespeople. This is your Ultimate Guide to old windows. Read and learn. THE RESTORATION OF A LATE VICTORIAN HOME The Restoration of a late Victorian Home. Here are some Before, During and After photos of the restoration of my home – a vernacular late Victorian style architecture in Freehold, New Jersey. Built in 1910, only 117 years after Louis XIV was guillotined (1793) and 17 years before the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet (1927).REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using the VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. SHUTTERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID MISTAKES This part of the hinge has a point or Pintle – a pivot point where the shutter is connected. The Offset we will discuss here is the distance the hinge extends your shutters AWAY from the window casing. An OFFSET of about 1/2 to 1.5 inches is usually recommended, althougheach
HARDIBOARD VS. CEDAR WOOD SIDING Despite hardiboard being an alternative, it is promoted as a replacement to wood. When comparing a house sided with cedar wood siding and hardi there will be a noticeable difference. This is also why the James Hardie manufacturer does not recommend replacing a damaged cedar clapboard with this product. WELCOME TO THE OLD HOUSE GUY WEBSITE Well, you've come to the right place!Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT WINDOWS The Shocking Truth About Windows. February 13, 2014 by Daniel Lane. Let the buyer beware! Learn how to be smart in a world of dumb builders and sharp salespeople. This is your Ultimate Guide to old windows. Read and learn. THE RESTORATION OF A LATE VICTORIAN HOME The Restoration of a late Victorian Home. Here are some Before, During and After photos of the restoration of my home – a vernacular late Victorian style architecture in Freehold, New Jersey. Built in 1910, only 117 years after Louis XIV was guillotined (1793) and 17 years before the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet (1927).REPOINTING BRICK
Repoint the mortar. Repointing brick or stone is a process where about 1 inch of mortar is removed and replaced with new mortar. This is a very common practice and all masons do this. The problem lies in their knowledge of what type of mortar to use. Using the VINYL VS WOOD SIDING YOUR HOUSE Vinyl siding makes this house and the residents look cheap. Exterior wood siding makes this house look classic. Rafter tails hidden under vinyl siding. Man-made shingles/shakes on the top and wood shingles on the bottom. Although vinyl siding is most popular, vinyl shingles – vinyl shakes are also available. HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a DECORATIVE CONCRETE BLOCK Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s. These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. SHUTTERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO AVOID MISTAKES This part of the hinge has a point or Pintle – a pivot point where the shutter is connected. The Offset we will discuss here is the distance the hinge extends your shutters AWAY from the window casing. An OFFSET of about 1/2 to 1.5 inches is usually recommended, althougheach
HARDIBOARD VS. CEDAR WOOD SIDING Despite hardiboard being an alternative, it is promoted as a replacement to wood. When comparing a house sided with cedar wood siding and hardi there will be a noticeable difference. This is also why the James Hardie manufacturer does not recommend replacing a damaged cedar clapboard with this product. HISTORIC DISTRICTS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE All this comes with rewards. Studies show that homes in a protected neighborhood increase in value by 5-35% per decade over homes not in a historic district. The following table shows average property value difference to homes NOT in a Historic District. Amount of property value increase. A benefit of a SECRET PASSAGES AND HIDDEN ROOMS Secret rooms and hidden doors do not have to be in old or traditional homes anymore. Contemporary design interiors can also accommodate hidden areas. Here an area is closed off to make a secret day bed hidden inside a closet. Secret fireplace door. There is a company called Creative Home Engineering that specializes in hiddenpassageways.
INSULATING OLD HOMES Insulating old homes, building green and saving energy is a popular subject these days. FINALLY people are concerned about the planet and human survival. Of course, this all comes second to improving the economy so big businesses can make big money off us. Many of us are blinded by saving $$ when insulating our homes. PORCH SKIRTING MISTAKES 1880’s porch skirt. Diamonds instead of squares and a routed edge adds a nice touch. The porch skirting is important to the overall appearance of your house. Today it is too often forgotten about and with modern landscaping, hidden behind shrubs. For PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR If your door is not varnished, painting your front door to match the window sash color or shutter color is the best choice. Your front door will still stand out even though the shutter color is repeated. Since the color is only used in small amounts on the shutters, reusing this color will create a nice feeling of harmony on the house.IMPROVE CURB APPEAL
click on photos to enlarge. Cape Cod before minor changes improve curb appeal. Paint colors, shutters, carriage house garage door and removal of storm door greatly improve curb appeal. Scope of Work: Paint colors – vinyl windows not painted. SHUTTERS: GOOD VS BAD EXAMPLES Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters. BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details areobvious.
THE GREAT UNVEILING
Here is the story written by a historic neighborhood organization making things happen. The Great Unveiling A Recipe for Removing Vinyl Siding. Several years ago there was an article in the Illinois Association of Historic Preservation Commission’s newsletter regarding the program started in Rock Island, IL for the removing vinyl siding by volunteers. MISTAKES USING FANCY CUT DECORATIVE SHINGLES Mistakes Using Fancy Cut Decorative Shingles. The use of fancy cut decorative shingles exploded with Queen Anne Victorian architecture. Although used in many locations, one of the most popular areas of use for these shingles was in the gable. The house to the right looks really great with these fancy cut decorative shingles in a colorful WHITE REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND HOUSE COLORS TO AVOID The color of their white windows is not bright white but more of a gray although it still reads white. The replacement window color is Sherwin Williams Frosty White 6196. The trim on your house should be painted this color. First you must verify this with a 6196 swatch fromthe paint store.
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