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North Caldwell Traditional

Carolan Contractors — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:51:00 +0000

This home came to us with shabby cream siding that the owners hated. They tasked us with installing traditional gray James hardie siding to the entire house, as well as a new front door and many new windows

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North Caldwell Showstopper

Carolan Contractors — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:49:25 +0000

The owners of this impressive north caldwell colonial wanted a makeover package with all the bells and whistles. We installed James Hardie siding in two different profiles to add interest, in a gorgeous shade of blue. Next we got to work installing a large Trex deck with drink rail and a unique wire based railing to maximize views. We replaced many of the windows on the home, and installed a magnificent provia entry door. Lastly, the contemporary cherry on top was brand new aluminum railings with horizontal balusters

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Cozy Facade Renovation in West Orange

Carolan Contractors — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:41:52 +0000

The new homeowners of this now-charming West Orange cape fell in love with the interior of their home and decided to fix the exterior after they bought it. Thats where we come in- adding layers of character and curb appeal that will lat for years to come. We installed CertainTeed Herringbone Cedar Impressions to the facade to simulate the look of a New England Cottage. We installed a colonial yet fresh front door from ProVia in Enzian blue, with all the brass extras. We also built this custom trellis for roses to climb on which gave a great pop to an otherwise awkward window. Most recently, the customer called us back to install real copper flashing to their chimney

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Historic Door Replacement in Montclair

Phil Mandel — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:33:09 +0000

Replacing the front door on a +100 year old home in montclair was no easy task. The door frame could not be removed due to adjoining antique windows the customer wished to save, and the door was an odd size as many old homes have.

The only solution was to order a custom made door and set it into the existing hinges. This required many minor adjustments to make it weather tight, as well as countless hours applying a quality finish that will last for years to come.

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Contemporary Split Level

Phil Mandel — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:17:55 +0000

This minimal, contemporary style perfectly suited the house and neighborhood. Crisp Sterling Gray Siding by CertainTeed and a modern black front door by ProVia are perfectly complemented by sleek house numbers and minimalistic railings.

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Verona Craftsman

Phil Mandel — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:06:25 +0000

We loved having the opportunity to give the facade of this house a major upgrade! New ProVia Siding in two tones (clay and canyon) and two profiles (clapboard and cedar shake) add a lot of interest and character, along with cultured stone veneer applied to just the ground level.

We built a new bracketed portico and new mansard roof over the garage, clad with bronze colored metal roofing. A new ProVia fiberglass entry door adds a touch of elegance to this rustic style. Our favorite detail is the gable ornaments, which really give this house some style.

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Clifton Craftsman

Phil Mandel — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:02:06 +0000

We had the pleasure of giving this lovely clifton a home a total exterior makeover. New ProVia CedarMAX siding in Aspen was the start of an earthy palette, accented by cultured stone veneer and a new low maintenance woodgrain fiberglass craftsman style door. We also replaced many windows, installed a GAF Timberline HDZ Roof in Weathered Wood, and a new Amarr Garage door. The craftsman style column on a stone pier was the cherry on top of a beautiful renovation.

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Yellow Charmer

Phil Mandel — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:41:46 +0000

Unfortunately, these days yellow is not a very popular color choice — but we think it should be! This home, outfitted in CertainTeed’s autumn yellow, looks charming and cozy, but more importantly, it is unique!

Just because everyone is picking blues and grays does not mean you have to! We also replaced the front door with a craftsman inspired fiberglass entry door, adding to the home’s charm. Last but not least, it’s the little details that matter: Faux “S” hooks were applied to the shutters, as well as “snowbirds” on the roof continue to add to the charm of this home.

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Luxurious Exterior Makeover

Phil Mandel — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:29:59 +0000

We renovated the exterior of this beautiful North Caldwell center hall from soup to nuts! First, we replaced the existing porch with a beautiful blue stone landing. Then, we replaced the original windows with new energy efficient white vinyl windows with simulated divided lights.

We then replaced all the original cedar siding with CertainTeed insulated siding in Pacific Blue, followed by replicating all existing trim (Dentil, frieze boards, entry panels, rams head, window headers) with low/no maintenance composites. Finally, we replaced the front entry door with a classic 6 panel doors with two sidelights. You would be hard pressed to tell us that vinyl siding has diminished this home’s character!

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Total Exterior Makeover

Phil Mandel — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:12:05 +0000

This classic Westfield Dutch Colonial was in need of a complete overhaul! We replaced all the windows with energy efficient white vinyl windows with simulated divided lights to preserve the home’s character without sacrificing performance. In addition, all doors were replaced with energy efficient fiberglass doors.

The biggest change, however, came from the siding: we installed CertainTeed Cedar Impressions in Herringbone to the entire house. Using CertainTeeds individual mitered corners, we got the look as close to real wood as possible. We also built a custom portico to provide curb appeal and rain shelter, outfitted with a french copper lantern for added charm!

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