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Superior Products – Customer Case Study

 
2010 CARE Award – 1st Place, GREEN REMODEL (energy conserving, sustainable design)

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Project Challenges
This modest home had deteriorating asbestos siding with cracking & flaking.  The home had great temperature variation from room to room.

Client Goals
Give the home a facelift without disturbing the asbestos siding; reduce energy usage; stabilize temperatures from room to room for added comfort.

The Solution: Stucco-lationTM
Encapsulated the asbestos & provided a fresh new look by:

• Encapsulating the siding by spraying a metallic-based, moisture cure polyurethane coating that seals air, moisture, and minerals out of surfaces.  (Meets EPA VOC standards)
• Attaching ¾-inch Polyisocyanurate insulation on top of the peeling asbestos siding, plus insulated window & door trim, using industrial adhesives;
• Applying two coats of pliable acrylic stucco and painting it;
• Installing a heat recovery ventilator to bring in a constant flow of outdoor air to address any potential indoor air quality issues associated with a well-sealed home.

The Results:

A fresh new look via an eco-friendly process that did not
disturb or penetrate the asbestos siding. “After” thermal
scans showed a dramatic improvement in thermal characteristics.
A 35% reduction in utility bills is expected.

Jim Ratliff, Strictly Thermal, Evergreen, conducted
thermal scanning & said:  “Having inspected hundreds
of structures, this is the most dramatic change in
thermal resistance I have seen.”

Superior Products – Customer Case Study

2010 CARE Award – 2nd Place, EXTERIOR FACELIFT (siding, windows & decks)

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Project Challenges
This contemporary split level’s cedar siding & shake roof had significant deterioration.  The substrate had badly deteriorated; wood was warped, cracked, and curling.  The deck staircase design caused guests to try to enter at the wrong door.  Two separate decks limited access to views.

The Goals
Re-side and re-roof the home; add new windows; reduce maintenance needs; direct guests to the main upper level entrance; create more outdoor living space.

The Solution

• Superior Products tore off the wooden siding, and installed sheathing insulation, followed by an overlay of a moisture and air infiltration barrier wrap.
• They installed fiber cement siding, and painted it.
• The wood shake roof was replaced with a stone-coated steel roof.
• Superior Products also designed a composite deck and rail system which created a more obvious pathway to the main entrance, and connected two separate decks, providing more outdoor space and better city views.
• The deck features built-in seating with lumbar support & storage, and new lighting.

The Results
This dramatic contemporary home now features an updated, maintenance free exterior, considerably more outdoor living space, and a more cohesive design.

Top 6 Products/Manufacturers Used:

• Dow Chemical – Tuff-R Insulation
• Decra Stone-coated steel roofing with a shake profile
• James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
• EverGrain Composite Decking & Rails
• Sherwin Williams Super Paint

Superior Products – Customer Case Study

2009 Honorable Mention  –  EXTERIOR REMODEL

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Project Challenges
This home overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir needed significant exterior remodeling.  Wood siding was warped, the wooden deck was splintered and had mold, and wildlife was routinely wandering onto the deck.  Old leaky windows resulted in high utility bills.  The roof was worn down and significant leakage was imminent.

Solutions

• Siding:  Used fiber cement siding painted with a custom, two-tone color to look like stained cedar. Insulation also was added to reduce utility bills by roughly 25%.
• Decking:  A new rail system and stairs were added to the front deck.  The back deck system was removed, expanded & replaced with composite materials for the deck, rails, and stairs.  The new deck also featured thin-profile, iron-coated rail balusters for better views of the nearby reservoir.
• Windows & Door: Energy-efficient, wood-clad and vinyl windows and a new patio door that complement the new siding and decking were added.
• Roofing:  The roof was replaced with a dimensional composite roof that will easily withstand the area’s high winds.
• The Result:  This home went from a dated gray-stained wood home to a model of energy efficiency in natural, warm wood tones ideal for its foothills location.

Top 6 Products/Manufacturers Used:

• Dow Chemical – Tuff-R Insulation
• Certainteed Landmark 30-year dimensional composite roof
• Maxitile Fiber Cement board
• Dow Tuff-R ½-inch insulation
• PeachTree 700 Series windows & patio door
• Traco PowerTwo Custom Vinyl Windows
• Evergrain composite decking

Superior Products – Customer Case Study 

2009 Honorable Mention  –  EXTERIOR REMODEL

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Challenges

The home owners had committed to stay for many years and opted for significant remodeling.  The home featured damaged, weathered wood siding.  The front entry had huge bushes hiding the house, and a series of unsightly window wells located on the front porch.  Finally, the owners wanted an addition for a private Jacuzzi room with a roof top observatory deck.

The Solutions

• Removed and replaced all side wall and gable siding, and added insulation and detailing such as new soffits, octagon gable vents, and shutters.
• Removed and replaced existing windows with energy efficient windows with custom wide sills to provide the owner’s cats with extra room for sun-bathing.
• Re-designed and rebuilt the front entryway, by removing huge bushes and the current walkway, built a new front porch deck with an expanded area to accommodate a table, and effectively diminished the negative visual effects of window wells on the front of the house.
• Added a rich new front door with side window as part of the new entry design.
• Built a Jacuzzi room addition accessed from the kitchen backdoor with a rooftop observatory deck accessed by a new, cut-in door from the second bedroom.

Top 6 products/manufacturers:

• CertainTeed Weather Board fiber cement siding & Composite Roofing
• Dow Tuff-R ½-inch insulation
• Peachtree Windows and Doors
• Tyvek Home Wrap
• Azek PVC decking
• Therma Tru Door

2008 1st Place CARE (Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence) Award Winner – Cedar Home

Superior Products – Customer Case Study 1
CARE Award 2008 – 1st Place, Exterior Remodel

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The Challenges

After winning a legal settlement with a previous contractor who used “Liquid Siding,” the owners of this 10-year-old, cedar-sided home needed a significant facelift. The Liquid Siding had changed the rich tones of the cedar to a pinkish tinge, and also created moisture penetrations on the north side of the house, resulting in potential water damage. In addition to the problems with the Liquid Siding, this home had a front porch area that not only looked dated, but was uninviting and not at all designed for outdoor living.

The Solutions

Superior Products’ team handled replacement of all gable and wall siding using textured fiber cement siding over energy-efficient insulation and home wrap. They also added architectural diagonal cuts on the north side of the home. Stonework included adding a wainscot around the home perimeter, front support posts to hide the downspouts, and full wall areas designed by the homeowner.

Superior Products also removed two, non-structural front post supports and the existing rotted wood decking and rail system, and rebuilt the decking system. The front porch area also underwent a replacement of all fascia and soffit with fiber cement siding, and a high-value gutter system.

Final work included coordination of installation of materials with the landscape architect and landscape contractor on the redesign of the front porch area for functional outdoor living, and building a shed behind the house to store gardening and lawn care tools and equipment.

The Result

• This exterior remodel took first place in the 2008 CARE Awards (Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence) for “Exterior Remodel.”
  
• The owners of this home are thrilled to have a spruced up home that well matches surrounding, newer high-end homes.

2008 1st Place CARE (Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence) Award Winner – Siding

Superior Products – Customer Case Study 2
CARE Award 2008 – 1st Place, Exterior Remodel, Siding

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The Challenges

This home featured weathered pine siding that had taken severe damage from an industrious wood pecker. In addition, a weathered, rotted decking and rail system diminished the curb appeal of the home and posed potential safety hazards.

The Solutions

Superior Products replaced all gable and wall siding using textured fiber cement with a 7-inch reveal over energy-efficient insulation and home wrap, and designed a new color palette to complement the roofing, stone work and surrounding landscape.

For safety and aesthetics, the Superior team reinforced and the repaired the decking support structure to comply with current code. Once that was done, new composite decking materials with decorative metal balusters were installed. Additional project coordination included work with landscape and stone mason contractors to finish out the project.

The Results

• In 2008, this project was awarded a First-Place CARE Award (Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence) for “Exterior Remodeling – Siding.”
• The owners of this home have a new, vibrant, and functional outdoor living space – and safety concerns about the structural integrity of the deck have been eliminated.

2008 Honorable Mention CARE (Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence) Award Winner – Suburban Home

Superior Products – Customer Case Study 3
CARE Award 2008 – Honorable Mention, Siding

Challenges

The owners of this home had looked for a new home for nine months, and ultimately decided to stay where they were and remodel their existing home. Key complaints that were addressed in the remodel included the fact that the home had no strong curb appeal, no architectural “pop,” no dimension, and no mountain views.

The Solutions

For the front of the home, Superior Products replaced all gable and wall siding with “beaded/textured” fiber cement over energy-efficient insulation and home wrap. They also built and installed a custom front trellis, and custom board-and-batt shutters. Dated rectangular vents were replaced with a more interesting octagon design, and additional dimensional gable fascia and custom cross-head window trim was added.

For the homes’ master bedroom and study, the Superior team added a French door in master bedroom to create a mountain view, as well as a “Juliet” balcony with custom balusters. Custom board-and-batt shutters were added too, along with cutting in a new window in the west-facing, upper-level study, and a new, north-facing bay window in the master bedroom. In addition, windows and doors were installed for increased energy efficiency.

The Results

• This home went from basic to stunning in its curb appeal.
• The remodel featured engineered Craftsman-style detailing designed to make the house more inviting and striking at a distance.
• Inside, the home was significantly enhanced with beautiful mountain views and more natural light flooding the master bedroom and upper-level home office.

Suburban Home – New Siding, Decking, Detailing, and French Doors

Superior Products – Customer Case Study 4
Suburban Home – New Siding, Decking, Detailing, and French Doors

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Challenges

This suburban home featured a light color palette without much impact or curb appeal. In addition, the backyard featured a very small deck and a variety of other activities that needed to be accommodated, such as hot tubbing, sunning, and outdoor dining.

The Solutions

This project featured a combination of fiber cement siding, Tuff-R Insulation, a new gutter system, fascia, soffit, composite decking and three new French patio doors. The entire house was re-sided with one consistent color with white trim to tie the whole house together. In the back, one small deck was replaced with a larger, upper-level deck off the master bedroom, and a lower, ground-level deck was built directly off the kitchen area. For the lower level deck, French doors were cut in, allowing for easy access from the kitchen to transition from indoor to outdoor dining. The two new decks allow for even more outdoor living opportunities, and visually balance each other.

The Results

The homeowners are ecstatic with the highly increased curb appeal of the house, as well as the new, multi-level decking system in the back of the house that allows for far more opportunities for outdoor living, and enjoying Colorado’s 300+ days of sunshine per year.