Cornice
I’m doing some spring cleaning and getting rid of some of the components for a cornice, specifically all the small corbels needed for a 25 foot run,as well as the patterns which make it very easy to create the large corbels, using some basic power tools. I have a few pieces of PVC molding as…
I’m doing some spring cleaning and getting rid of some of the components for a cornice, specifically all the small corbels needed for a 25 foot run,as well as the patterns which make it very easy to create the large corbels, using some basic power tools. I have a few pieces of PVC molding as well, which when all put together forms a pretty nice cornice. I’d be happy to walk someone through the process as well. Installing a cornice is not tough to do if taken in manageable steps. Free to whoever wants it, but you must take it all (don’t worry, I’m not trying to throw a bunch of junk in there as well). Located in Carroll Gardens area. Contact BDW13@aol.com.
Thanks very much, Bond.
How do you like the Pella windows and Hardi Pank siding?
I will email you about instructions, although we won’t be able to afford this until Stardate 2021.
It looks spectacular. You did a great job.
Thanks for the compliment.
Unfortunately, I do my own work, and ever since I’ve started working with project managers, I’ve really slacked off on the estimating, so I couldn’t give you a precise number on costs. That being said, you’re probably looking at between 30K and 40K depending on what is currently in place, how many layers need to be removed, how rotted the cripple studs under the windows are, what reveal do you want on the siding, etc…
The windows are Pella, Architect series, Hardi Plank siding, PVC trim (don’t bother with the Azec, it’s expensive as hell and no better than the generic), ripped and routed on site.
I wouldn’t use an architect for something as simple as siding, unless I needed to file as part of the job. It’s easy enough and cheap enough to mock up a window header, tack it in place and see if the dimensions work. If you’re really serious about having this done, write me and I’d be happy to send you a copy of what you should specify in order to receive a good quality siding job. I’ve found that most jobs go off the rails because things aren’t spelled out up-front. When the contractor knows exactly what is expected, a lot fewer mistakes happen.
Your facade looks wonderful. Very nice of you to offer cornice materials.
Forgive me if you’ve recently posted on this — I’ve looked but cannot find it — what kind of siding is that? What kind of windows are those? What is that window trim made of and where do you get it? Did you use an architect? A contractor? Could you give us some idea of a ballpark figure on a typical 20 wide house with three stories?
Thank you so much!