In many ways, the exterior of your home is the star of the show sharing the stage with other cast members like stucco, stone, brick or wood presenting your desired custom appearance to be admired by all that pass by your custom home. RGS is here to help optimize your, "curb appeal" by providing helpful insights backed by years of experience.
Choosing Custom Materials and Colors
With so many exterior materials and colors to choose from, this is the perfect opportunity to build the custom home of your dreams. When considering exterior materials, it’s important to be aware that some materials perform better than others in our sub-tropical climate.
For example, while wood is a handsome choice, it attracts termites and periods of heavy rain can cause rotting. Brick has similar issues in Florida. However, cement fiber board siding offers an authentic appearance while helping to protect against moisture and pest.This option can be further customized in your choice of colors and designs.
Stucco and Stone For Home Exterior
Stucco and Cultured Stone® are two great exterior choices for custom homes in the Orlando area. Not only are these resilient materials fire and wind-resistant, they are more energy efficient than many other exterior choices.
Stone exteriors have become increasingly popular in recent years. Its unique characteristics with stones in varying sizes, shapes and colors offer an aesthetically pleasing craftsmen appearance. But stucco is still a popular choice. Its available in a variety of patterns and colors making it an attractive and affordable choice for homeowners.
Custom Home Architectural Elements
We suggest that our clients work with a drafting technician to design the exterior finishing for their custom home.
Many of our clients are inspired by a home they have seen driving around town or clipping a picture of a home they like from a magazine.
Additional architectural elements and accents such as braces, decorative shutters, and columns can be fabricated in precast cement, hardened foam or fiberglass and painted for a dramatic exterior affect that is uniquely yours.
