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IF YOU are one of the thou-
sands of peaple considering a
new roof, new windows or new
siding this year, here’s a valu-
able tip for getting more than
you bargained for.

. ake some time to really
look at your home’s exterior —
its textures, colors and basic
design — and select products
that provide the protection you
need while offering additional

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your home's exterior beauty.

Vinyl windows, while mak

ing your heme more thermally
efficient, also allow you to dec-
orate with light. ;

New vinyt siding will end
forever the. chore of painting.
while offering exciting opportu-
nities for enhancing your home
with color and style.

While protecting your home
from the elements, the texture
and color of a new roof can

bring together your home’s

exterior features.

‘ . Whether’ your plans
include one = specific
improvement. or a combina-
tion of several, it’s impor-
tant to know a few basic
rules about-exterior home
design. ;

It is necessary to view
your home as'a whole —
striving for colors and tex-
tures that complement each
other, and that result in a
nicely coordinated exterior.

The art of
textural design
A.‘souse is definitely

more interesting when it
cor.bines several different

types of exterior products,
Experts will often recommend,
fur example, that brick, stucco
or stone be combined with
viny! siding or painted surfaces
in a complementary color.

This adds visual interest to
the exterior and helps define a
home's personality.

That's not to say thal a home
must incorporate brick, stone,
stucco or other such materials
in order to achieve an attractive
textural look, Trim and. acces-
sory items, like corner systems
and decorative moldings, can
be combined for a beautifully
textured — and totally mainte-
nance-free — exterior.

Choosing the right shingle
design for your roof is another
important component in an
attractive exterior design.

Laminated asphalt shingles,
also called designer or architec-
tural shingles, are designed
with overlay tabs.

This design can add dimen-
sional appeal to a roof, with a
look similar to that of wood
shakes or slate.

These designer shingles are
available in many price ranges,

* so every budget can be met.

If your remodeling project

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involves onty roofing at this
point, a designer shingle roof
could greauly enhance your
home’s everall aesthetics.

Decorating with light

Another way to enhance any
home's exterior is thraugh
replacement windows. Best of
all, today’s trend toward deco-
rative windows
makes it possible
to enhance both
the outside and
inside aesthetics
of your home
simultaneously. -

While adding
interest to your
home's overall
exterior, windows
allow you to use

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