Archive for the ‘Exterior Products’ Category

New Products for Spring 2013

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Spring is as good a time as any to stock our shelves with new offerings for your upcoming project. With that… (drum roll, please)… we are excited to announce these new Elite and Designer Series additions to our Stock Product Offering!

Bayer Built YouTube

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

Check out the new videos available on our YouTube Channel…www.youtube.com/BayerBuilt.

Drive-By’s

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Do you ever notice the occasional, “slow-down and drive-by,” in your neighborhood? Whether it’s a visitor looking for house numbers or a leisurely onlooker, deep down we are all voyeurs. It’s unavoidable. Look at the quantity of home shows and tours from spring through fall if you don’t believe me. We absolutely love to know what the insides of each other’s homes look like.

Outdoor Spaces: Upgrade Your Deck

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

One of the best trends in home design is the development of the outdoor living space. If your dining room is too small for your extended family or you don’t have a good reading nook in the house, what better way to add value to your home than to create these spaces in your yard. Pulling these spaces together often requires a good deal of planning, a lot of muscle and vision. The big payoff is entertaining and relaxing in your own backyard oasis.

Decorative Mouldings Set Your House Apart

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Exterior mouldings can add curb appeal, character, and a unique flair to your home. Decorative exterior trim such as gingerbreads, shutters, beams, braces, eaves, casing, crown, medallions, and more can add style and individuality to your home.

Exterior Columns

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Exterior details – columns, mouldings, deck rails, rooflines, eaves, porches – should all include characteristics that mirror the foundational architectural details on your home. From Craftsman to Traditional styles, exterior columns provide architectural character and style to any home. At a glance, many exterior columns may seem similar. However, there are big differences in the design, size, design, and construction of most exterior columns.

Spruce up Your Exterior

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

As we said last week, it is time to dig out your work gloves and get a start on your outdoor projects. Have you thought about what projects you would like to tackle this summer? What could you do to freshen up the exterior of your home? Let’s look at a few different aspects of your home’s exterior that can had curb appeal and value with a little sprucing up.

Condensation Problems

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Coming into this time of year, one of the most frequent issues we all run into is condensation on our windows and/or door lites. Condensation occurs when warm moist air comes in contact with a cooler surface. Not only is this unsettling to a homeowner about the product they purchased, there are also the issues of the mold and mildew that unwanted moisture creates. Along with the obvious health issues associated with mold and mildew, condensation can also lead to rotting wood and other damage if left unchecked.

Storm Doors and Architectural Style

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Your front entry unit provides character and sets the style for the inside of your home. If you are considering a storm door, don’t forget to carry this over. After you’ve considered sun exposure and proper ventilation needed for your application, think about the style for system that you want. Storm doors should help to accentuate your front entry unit, not detract from its character.

3 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Storm Door

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Before installing a storm door on your entry system, make sure it’s the right choice for your home. There are a couple of things you should really consider before choosing to install a storm door and before deciding which storm door to go with.