Exterior renovations that can bring life back into your old home

Many people consider exterior home renovations to be more costly and time consuming than interior renovations. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, and in this post we’ll show you some exterior renovations that can bring life back to your old home.

While many homeowners neglect the exterior of their homes, they should not! Nowadays, there are many exterior home renovation trends that are available for older homes that can bring life back into your property. These renovations can improve the curb appeal of your property as well as add value to your property. Here are a few of the best exterior home renovation trends for older homes.

Double Glazing

Double glazing is a great home renovation for any type of home whether it is old or new. It makes your house more energy efficient and reduces noise from outside. Double glazing can be installed on all the windows in your house including doors and can offer up to 50% energy savings compared to single paned glass windows.

Consider adding aluminum window cladding around doors and windows to both improve their look, but also extend the life and durability of your windows and doors.

Fencing

Cedar is a natural material that adds value to your property but is not inexpensive. If you choose to go with wooden fence, ensure that the wood you use is pressure treated as this will improve its durability.

There are many different styles of fencing layouts and designs that can really bring life and the “Wow factor” back into your home’s exterior. Horizontal slat fencing, fencing with a privacy lattice built in, unique post caps, built in lighting. You’re really only limited by your creativity when it comes to your fencing.

Garage Additions

If your older home doesn’t have a garage, it may be worth adding one, either as an addition or as a freestanding structure. Beyond the typical uses, a car port, or storage, a garage addition can be utilized in a lot of different ways. It can be used as a studio space for creatives, an in law suite for visitors, an office for the owner, or a garage apartment to rent out to tenants.

Garage Doors

If your old home already has a garage built, replacing the doors with something more modern can drastically change the appearance and curb appeal of your home without costing an arm and a leg.

Garage doors can come in different colours and styles, include very modern designs such as vertically running frosted glass windows, be styled in an homage to large barn doors and more.

If you have a street facing garage, it takes up a lot of the visual real estate of the front of your house. Replacing the doors is an easy way to change a large amount of the front of your home, without having to redo it in its entirety.

Patio cover

Replacing your old worn metal, or sun faded plastic patio cover with a new vinyl or cover will help extend the life of your patio decking, will reduce moisture penetration and improve the appearance of your deck. Vinyl is a maintenance free material that can be cleaned easily to restore its original appearance when needed.

Install a water feature

Adding water features is a great way to add emphasis to a garden or yard. Water features come in all shapes and sizes, from small tabletop fountains to large ponds and waterfalls. Adding water adds life and sound to your yard or garden, creating an ambiance that can really add value to your property. Aquatic plants can make a unique floral addition to any yard.

Install outdoor lighting

Adding lights around the perimeter of your home will not only provide security and safety for you and your family but will also add an extra touch of charm to any home. Lighting can work to enhance your home’s appearance as well as provide added security and safety.

Install walkways and bridges

Filling in the gaps between your house and deck, walkways and bridges add extra interest to your yard or garden. Walkways, patio bridges or stone paths are great ways to create a solid foundation for outdoor furniture that you may want to place on your patio or deck.

Replace your siding

This is the most obvious alteration one can make on the exterior of their home.

Replacing the old worn vinyl, or cedar shake with a newer material including hardy board, stone, painted stucco or even simply updated vinyl siding in a more modern colour will change the entire appearance of your home.

Additionally, when you have the existing siding off of your old home, it can be the perfect time to inspect for any water or insect damage from over the years.

Build a deck, pergola through pergola bracket kit or patio

Building a deck in your backyard is by far one of the cheapest and easiest ways to upgrade your home’s exterior appearance.

Building a deck or pergola on your old house can open up a whole new view of your yard and create extra living and entertaining space.

Building an arbor over a walkway or patio provides added shade and protection for you and your family. They can also create privacy between properties or add that special ambiance that will make any outdoor setting more inviting, natural looking and beautiful.

Note: Not all renovations must be extensive. Exterior home renovations are tailored to the needs and desires of each scenario and some can be as simple as replacing the exterior patio cover on your existing patio.

Since your home is already built, the best way to keep it looking new is by checking out the top exterior home renovations that are available for your specific situation. The cost of these upgrades will depend largely on the material used in their construction, and any unforeseen repairs needed on your old house.

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