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Example 3 - 2006 Restoration of 1937 Construction

This home had been resided with aluminum siding. Other “upgrades” performed at various times included two anodized aluminum garden windows, bare aluminum storm windows and storm doors, and aluminum gutters.  All of this work evidenced competence taking a back seat to expedience.  Consequently, in addition to usual endeavors, we also needed to address leaking gutters and windows lacking proper seals and flashings, and consequent massive decay.

Our restoration resulted in a home now well sealed against further moisture intrusion.  The refinished aluminum closely resembles wide, beveled cedar siding. The recased windows' appearance is consistent with period construction. All’s well that ends well.
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(1) Original appearance (tax record photograph from the 1930’s)
(2) Resided.
(3) Rotted window, and repair in progress

Retrofitted Siding Example 3
Retrofitted Siding Example 3
Retrofitted Siding Example 3
(4) Leaking gutter and consequent rot, and repaired and counter flashed.
(5) Anodized garden window prior to work, and finished
The opening is now stylistically much more consistent with the house.
(6) Details of lack of sealing around the window’s perimeter, and finished modifications
The new casing laps adjacent siding.  Junctures are bridged in elastic sealant.  The top is counter flashed.

Retrofitted Siding Example 3
Retrofitted Siding Example 3
Retrofitted Siding Example 3
(7) Finished
Misaligned siding remains as less than glaring evidence of the quality of previous work.
(8) Finished south side
Previously unpainted aluminum storm door, storm windows, and garden window new blend with the home’s period architecture.
(9) Finished
The previously bare aluminum storm window is now inconspicuous.

Retrofitted Siding Example 3
Retrofitted Siding Example 3
Retrofitted Siding Example 3
(10) Work in progress
Numerous dents were addressed with automotive body filler.  Above are color test patches.
(11) Front door in progress, and finished
A newly finished previously bare aluminum storm door subsequently was reinstalled (see #12).
(12) Finished, and certainly an inviting entry
With shortfalls of past work now largely addressed, this home may be enjoyed long into the future.
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