Exterior Home Renovations

Updating your home’s exterior will breathe new life into its style and how you feel about your property. Depending on factors such as your budget and style preferences, you can choose from a variety of materials and styles to give your home an entirely new look and boost curb appeal. Home additions such as a new deck or porch can also offer your family more space, reprieve, and privacy (depending on the design and your landscaping). Whatever your personal vision, new exterior features can bring a smile to your face every time you pull into the driveway, enhance curb appeal, and freshen up your home is sure to attract potential buyers if you plan to sell in the near future.

Beyond upgrading your home’s appearance, did you know most exterior remodeling projects have a great return on investment? Remodeling Magazine’s 2021 Cost vs. Value Report found that replacing siding with fiber cement siding yields the best return on investment of any exterior remodeling project. This is because fiber cement siding is highly durable, customizable, and long-lasting, making its curb appeal high to prospective buyers. Roofing replacement was found to recoup 71.1% of the initial cost. For renovations providing the highest return on investment, look at garage door replacement, steel entryway doors, vinyl windows, and durable manufactured stone veneer.

Aging structures can lead to poor insulation, which allows cold air to seep through during the colder months and hot air to remain trapped during warmer seasons. This results in higher energy bills and a decreased sense of comfort. Remodeling areas such as your roof, siding, and windows can help you reduce energy output, which in turn lowers energy expenses and helps keep your family comfortable year-round. A growing number of Florida homeowners are environmentally conscious and want to lower their carbon footprint. Ask your representative at Seacoast Building & Design about recyclable and eco-friendly options, such as fiber cement siding and metal trim along with solar.

Investing in home renovations upfront may cost more initially, but can save you significantly in the long run. Repairs can provide temporary relief, but failing to address underlying deterioration often leads to more serious issues – like major damage after a severe storm. Renovating critical areas like the roof and siding can eliminate the time, money, and effort required for ongoing, extensive maintenance. Choosing to renovate areas such as your roof or siding can eliminate surplus time, money, and energy spent on extensive maintenance. Additionally, modern exterior finishes and coatings often require less maintenance than traditional materials, saving money over time.

The home is a refuge that protects the family, and a home renovation can take advantage of new security options. Reinforcing doors and windows with robust materials and locks can deter potential intruders while improving energy efficiency. New windows can make your home less prone to break-ins, as can technology features, including doorbell cameras and motion-activated lighting illuminates your property at night and serves as a deterrent to unwanted visitors. Equipping your home with both indoor and outdoor security systems will act as a deterrent to criminals. A well-built fence can add charm to your property and also gives you some additional privacy and security.

Your outdoor spaces are extensions of your home, and they can help improve the quality of your life with the right upgrades. Homeowners want their homes to fit their lifestyle and provide opportunities for things they like to do. How would you like to have a deck where you could barbecue or eat outdoors? Maybe build a balcony off the master suite for morning coffee, or add a dormer to increase interior space? Adding an outdoor entertainment area, for example, is a great way to enjoy your property on nice days with friends and family. Exterior renovation personalizes your living space, it enhances your home’s functionality which will give you more reasons to enjoy it.