Exterior Remodeling in Framingham, MA

What exterior work on a Framingham house usually involves

Framingham has a mix of colonials, capes, ranches and split-levels built from the late 1800s through the 1990s, along with a number of two- and three-family homes closer to downtown. Most are wood-framed and have seen decades of snow, ice dams and nor'easter rain. Siding, the deck ledger and rim joist where water gets behind old flashing, and porch columns that sit too close to wet ground usually show wear first.

Winters here cycle through freeze and thaw, so any lap siding or trim that traps moisture will swell, crack or let water get behind it. On decks, the fasteners and the framing near the house take the worst of it, long before the deck boards look bad. On an older Framingham house, we often strip back a few layers to see what the sheathing looks like underneath, then choose materials that handle our wet, cold winters without constant upkeep.

How the project runs in Framingham

One of our project managers measures your house at a free in-home visit, then writes a proposal that lists the exact products, colors and scope. We pull the building permit with the town, install with our own crew, and finish with a walk-through together.

• We measure the house on site and discuss the work with you.
• A written proposal fixes the products, colors and scope before any work is scheduled.
• We handle the permit application and arrange each inspection with the town.
• Our in-house crew installs and hauls away the debris.
• We walk the finished job with you before we leave.

Siding, Deck and Porch Materials We Install

We install James Hardie fiber cement and CertainTeed vinyl siding in lap, clapboard, shake and shingle profiles. Popular colors include White, Saddle, warm taupe, Willow and Wedgewood Blue. These hold up under New England freeze-thaw cycles and nor’easter-driven rain. For decks and porches, we frame with pressure-treated lumber and finish with Trex or AZEK composite decking. We pair these with code-compliant railings that stand up to snow loads and seasonal movement.

We often include Harvey windows and Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors in exterior packages. Fiber cement siding, composite decking and a well-flashed entry keep water out of the wall assembly and reduce the maintenance that wood cladding and deck boards demand in our climate.

What Should You Decide When Choosing Siding, a Deck or a Porch?

You make three main decisions. For siding, pick the profile first, lap or shake, then the color. Both should suit the age of your house. For a deck or porch, choose composite or wood decking, plus a railing style that matches the trim.

• Pick a siding profile and color that work with your existing trim and roof.
• Decide on composite or wood decking based on how you plan to use the space.
• Choose a railing style that ties the new work to the rest of the house.

We bring product samples to the in-home visit. You can compare colors and profiles against your house in daylight before we list them in the written proposal.