Landis Construction Corporation Gives DC Townhouse a Facelift and New Life

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District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 16, 2011 -- After living several decades in this Southwestern DC townhouse, Landis Construction Corporation clients decided it was time to give their home a facelift. The original 1970’s aluminum siding with wood batten trim was rotting and falling off the façade in places; below the exterior finish there was barely any insulation.

"The goals of the renovation were to bring the aesthetic value and energy efficiency of this home into the 21st century," says Chris Landis, Principal and co-owner of the remodeling firm.

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Landis Construction Corporation Gives DC Townhouse a Facelift and New Life

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The primary concern with the façade involved determining the right material with which to clad this unique structure. With the longest side finished in brown brick and a row of neighboring homes (each with their own character), the home's façade called for the right balance of color, texture and hierarchy.

The design began with the replacement of all the windows on the second and third floors (where the living spaces are located). On the third floor, a dramatic change occurred when sliding doors that led nowhere and two large awnings that blocked most of the natural light were replaced with Pella Architect Series triple-unit casement and fixed window combinations, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter the space. As an added benefit, the triple-glazing of these windows provides insulation and noise protection from the busy street below.

On the first floor of the rear of the house, two sliding door units were replaced with one large slider and one single sheet of insulated glass, ensuring continued access to the rear deck while also providing the least obstructed view of the waterfront beyond. Taking a cue from the mullion pattern of these floor-to-ceiling window and door units, Landis also developed and installed a system of fiber-cement panels attached with aluminum channels and horizontal bands of trim that balance the verticality of the panels and windows.

New insulated windows in the first floor side façade echo the vertical lines in the building above and a new front door and insulated garage door complete the transformation.

As a final result, the clean lines and contemporary flare of the paneled façade have transformed this dilapidated rowhouse into a shining star in the neighborhood. The addition of insulation, new windows and doors throughout
the house has significantly increased the energy-efficiency of the home, making the house more comfortable and appealing - inside and out.

As one of the top Washington, DC renovation and remodeling firms, Landis Construction Corporation has been doing business since 1990, specializing in residential Design/Build projects, in Washington, DC and surrounding metro areas in Maryland and Virginia.

More information can be found online at http://www.landisconstruction.com

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