The shock wore off the unexpected need for roofing and siding (click here if you missed the details), and it was time to decide on who we would hire for the projects and decide on the materials that would be used. Choosing the Details We focused on the siding first since the color of the new roof would depend upon the siding color. Ultimately, we chose a slate blue/grayish color scheme for the projects. We chose James Hardie siding which would come with wrapping and foam insulation layers under the actual fiber-cement pre-colored siding. Extra insulation is a good thing when you live in the mountains of Colorado! With new…

Roofing and siding are big home systems and both are something you want to look closely at when considering a new home purchase. Everyone knows you need a home inspection to inform the purchase process, right? Yeah, we know that as well which is why we did our due diligence and had an inspection done on our Young Victorian while we were considering the purchase of what we knew would be a true fixer upper. Some Stuff Can Wait! Imagine our delight to learn that the original roof was in great condition and should last us several more years! And while the wood siding would need to be replaced at…