New Jersey Home RemodelingWritten by Total Remodeling
New Jersey Home RemodelingThe U.S. state of New Jersey lies on Eastern seaboard, with New York to its north and northeast, and Delaware and Pennsylvania to its west. New Jersey became heavily industrialized soon after Revolutionary War, with building of canals and railroads. It retained its position as a heavily industrialized state well after World War II. However, it is now better known as a commuters’ state, because many people who live in New Jersey commute to work in New York City, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. People prefer to buy homes in suburbs of New Jersey’s cities and travel to work in other states. At Total Remodeling, we have done several home remodeling projects in New Jersey. Since New Jersey was one of original 13 colonies, its craftsmen, architects, and designers absorbed several styles that were popular in colonial period and also copied Victorian examples. Many homes in New Jersey have been built in Neoclassical and Victorian styles. Most homes in New Jersey are built of wood, and since New Jersey is bordered on east by Atlantic Ocean, wood does tend to show signs of wear and tear within a few years. Total Remodeling has done several projects in New Jersey using vinyl siding and roofing products, as well as doors and windows. We have used modern home remodeling products to give a new look to homes designed in Victorian style. For example, we used vinyl siding products to finish a Second Empire French Victorian house in Maplewood, New Jersey, and received an award for our efforts. The vinyl siding products we use—System 2000 and Elite—replicate look of cedar clapboard but require less maintenance. Our skilled craftsmen were also able to add and emphasize authentic period details that enhanced look of house.
| | Window Shutters on a BudgetWritten by Sarah Vande Krol
While there is great value in installing custom-made interior wood window shutters, sometimes they are still too expensive for certain applications. Some alternatives – including poly or vinyl shutters – are less expensive but also much less attractive. For a high-quality solution at a lower cost, look for a company that sells individual solid wood shutter panels that can be installed in any configuration.When shopping for individual shutter panels, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. The most important factor is material used to make interior shutter panels. Basswood has best characteristics for window shutters because it is a very straight hard wood with little distortion. Basswood also has a fine, uniform texture and indistinct grain, which make it superior for staining or painting. You should also look for a company that can make a large number of panel sizes so you can receive best final fit for your window. How To Determine Individual Panel Sizes to Order It is best to determine how you will mount your shutters before ordering shutter panels. Sometimes it is necessary to use hanging strips to attach shutters to outside of window opening. A reputable company will provide information about different installation methods so you can determine how best to install on a specific window. Width: Measure width of area you want shutters to cover (NOT including any trim strips). 1.Divide this width by number of panels you want across window. This will give you approximate width of each panel. Round this measurement up to nearest 1/4 inch. Example: Width = 36-7/16" Divide by 4 and round up to nearest 1/4" Order (4) shutter panels 9-1/4" wide
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