Vinyl siding is easily the most popular of all house siding materials.It’s a low-maintenance and low-cost option you’ve likely seen everywhere in your neighborhood, if not in your own home. This plastic-like material is a favorite among homeowners for its affordability compared to other sid...
Shed Roof on a House in the WoodsJohnston Architects The shed roof complements this modern house set in the woods. The house is two stories and features mixed siding with a large sloped roof. The roof marries the modern and rustic look, giving this home a contemporary feel. Modern Rustic...
Stucco siding is a mixture of cement, sand and lime that is placed on the exterior walls of houses and buildings. Stucco is an exterior siding that is durable, weather-resistant and attractive. It is a heavy substance that holds up well in wet weather because it is porous and can absorb ...
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This charming corner house in New Orleans is a good example of a Double Shotgun style home; note the doors on the outside left and right of the structure (photo credit: UptownCornerDoubleHouse by Infrogmation under license CC BY 2.5). 3. The Camelback Shotgun (...
My brother is building a house and he got a contractor who put in a bid of $50,000.00. So, I was wondering if my brother has to pay any taxes or extra cost, such as putting on the siding? ByMonika— On Oct 11, 2011 A friend of mine just had some work done on her house, an...
Highly embellished stick houses are often called Eastlake, a design movement envisioned by British architect Charles Eastlake, who lived from 1836-1906. Octagon Consisting of eight sides, the Octagon style is a less familiar subcategory of the Victorian-style house and distinguished by its domed...
They are dull-gray and black and have golden-yellow hairs on their bodies, which give them a golden sheen and bristly texture. Where you’ll find it: Cluster flies head indoors to outlast the winter. You’ll likely find them in attics, under siding, and around windows and crevices ...
Expensive brick or stucco on the front of the house with vinyl siding on the sides and back are signature design features, putting an elegant face toward the street, and less costly coverings elsewhere. McMansion construction in Illinois. Photo ©chicagogeek on flickr.com, CC BY-SA 2.0 ...
The inspector will check for damaged or missing siding, cracks, and whether the soil is in excessively close contact with the bottom of the house, which can invite wood-destroying insects. However, the pest inspector (yes, you might want to engage one of those, too), not the home inspecto...