Exterior Home Refacing and Renovation

Why Refacing the Exterior of a Home Matters

One of the best things you can do to improve the look of your home and boost its curb appeal is to have the exterior refaced. While an interior renovation is often the first thing people think about when determining renovations that will give a good return on investment, but it’s important not to overlook the exterior of the house. After all, your home’s exterior is the first thing people see when they come to your house, and it makes an impression, for better or worse. Giving your house a facelift is a good way to elevate the look of your home dramatically.

Benefits of Exterior Home Refacing and Renovation

The benefits of refacing your home go far beyond the obvious aesthetic improvement. Whether having a new veneer installed, stucco reapplied, or just a fresh coat of paint, you will be improving your home in many different ways.

  • Refacing improves a home’s weatherproofing. The exterior of your home, constantly exposed to the elements, is vulnerable to harsh weather. Refacing your home can help protect it from the stress and help it last longer.
  • You may discover that you have lower maintenance costs. If your siding and roof are in need of replacement, your home’s exterior and interior elements will suffer. An aging exterior will allow the elements into your home, causing leaks and moisture, which can damage the house and even impact its structural integrity. Refacing your home means less maintenance inside and out.
  • A home with an updated exterior will have better energy efficiency. When your home has outdated siding, inefficient windows, and doorways, and a roof that needs replacing, hot and cold air will escape from your home, and this can raise your energy costs. Refacing your home gives an immediate boost to your energy efficiency, by creating a newly sealed building envelope.
  • Updating your home’s exterior is an opportunity to improve its security. Your home is meant to protect your family, and when you renovate the exterior, you can include new security upgrades in your plan. New locks, a more secure entry door, and better windows can make your home more secure, and you can take this opportunity to install doorbell cameras and motion detectors, too. High quality siding can also increase your home’s security, which is why a home reface is a good opportunity to take other measures, too.

Materials and Techniques for a Home Reface

There is a wide variety of materials with which you can reface your home. Natural stone veneer is a beautiful, classic option, but can be too heavy, and require additional support than other sidings. Fortunately, there are also some very attractive artificial veneer options, which look very much like natural stone but are less expensive and not as heavy. It’s also easier to install, so you will pay less for labour. Manufactured veneer is available in different textures and colours, designed to look like rubble stone, limestone, brick, and so on. Veneers are pre-sealed, so they are waterproof and scratch resistance, and they require very little maintenance. There is also brick veneer in various brick styles, and if you can’t find a type you like, it can be customised to meet your needs. Another option is stucco, an inexpensive option made of cement, sand, and lime. Stucco can be applied directly to the house, and painted over if you want to refresh the look later, with no need for refacing. 

Home Refacing Ideas: Timing, Maintenance, and When to Reface

How can you tell if your home needs to be refaced? There are some clear signs to watch for, including?

  • An exterior that’s faded should be refaced. UV radiation can be extremely damaging to a building’s exterior. Sunlight breaks down the chemical bonds in paint and siding. If you notice that your siding seems to be losing its colour, it is probably becoming degraded and should be replaced or refreshed.
  • Peeling and cracking can lead to further damage. If your siding or paint is damaged, showing signs of cracks or peeling, it can lead to much larger issues. That’s because when the paint is coming away from the surface, it allows water to seep in and cause damage like rot, rust, and even structural damage. When the protective layer fails in this way, it is time to reface it.
  • Chalking is a powdery residue on the surface, and it’s a sign that you should reface. If you touch the wall and come away with a chalky substance, it means the paint on your home’s exterior is breaking down. It is a sign that the paint is beginning to deteriorate, and this can lead to damage.
  • Mold and mildew should never be ignored. These dark spots or green patches are unsightly, but that is not the primary problem. These are growing fungi, and they can do significant damage to your home’s underlying structure if left to spread.

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