{"id":1580,"date":"2019-05-14T15:18:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T19:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/?p=1580"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T19:34:36","slug":"protect-your-home-with-an-exterior-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mennosmartin.com\/blog\/protect-your-home-with-an-exterior-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Increase Property Value With An Exterior Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is your home starting to look a little rough-around-the-edges? Keeping your home maintained will improve energy efficiency, prevent major issues and costly repairs in the future and an exterior renovation helps boost curb appeal. Protect your home from the harsh Canadian elements and increase property value with an exterior renovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 5 signs its time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows and doors are old and drafty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you notice a draft coming in from your windows and doors, or can visibly see the damage, then you\u2019re probably losing a great deal of energy. Windows are the number one reason for heat loss in the winter. Upgrade old, damaged windows with <g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">new<\/g> energy efficient vinyl windows. You will start saving on your monthly bills immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Replacement-Windows-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1581\"\/><figcaption>Image: Cislo Siding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Damaged gutters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gutters, or eavestroughs, play a major role in your home\u2019s drainage system. If your gutters are coming away from your home or your downspouts are damaged beyond repair, water from snow and rain won\u2019t be able to drain away from your house. Water that pools around the base of your home can penetrate your foundation, get into window wells and cause moisture or flooding in your basement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/gutter-repair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1582\"\/><figcaption>Photo: Bob Vila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shingles need replacing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When asphalt shingles have outlived their lifespan, they start to curl, peel and come away from the roof. If you notice this happening, it\u2019s time for a replacement. Waiting too long for a roof replacement could compromise your home. Any moisture or water that gets in could cause more extensive and expensive damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/d82e5ee3e741213d780916572a6d5bf5w-c0xd-w685_h860_q80.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1583\"\/><figcaption>Photo: Realtor.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Siding is damaged or worn out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your siding\u2019s ability to protect your home from the weather is critical to keeping your home protected from water damage and performing at peak efficiency. A siding replacement will ensure your home is protected, increases energy efficiency and will boost curb appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/slideshow\/siding-roundup-8-options-to-beautify-your-home-45819#stucco-siding\">different home exterior siding options<\/a> you can choose. Some examples include engineered wood, fibre-cement, metal, stone and of course vinyl. Each option offers a set of pros and cons. Our team of professional contractors can help you with the selection process if needed, and there are all kinds of resources available online to research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1075419656-1000x635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1584\"\/><figcaption>Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your home is looking really dated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Has everyone else in your <g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling multiReplace\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">neighborhood<\/g> upgraded their home exterior? If you look at the row of houses along your block, and your house is the only one that feels like it\u2019s from a completely different time, it may be time for an exterior renovation. 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