58 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • APRIL 2019
INSIDE JOB
TRANSFORMATIVE CURB
BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
Every home deserves some TLC.
Since since spring is a time of renewal,
a facelift and some sprucing
up may be in order.
As homeowners gradually emerge
from a long hibernation, many have
been planning or working on revitalization
projects that would increase
that all-important curb appeal as
well as the value of their biggest
investment.
A REFRESHING FACELIFT
Consider Renewal by Andersen of
Long Island replacement windows as a
great way to transform the entire look
of a house and increase its curb charm
as well as its value threefold.
All the original windows in this old
house in Oyster Bay were made of wood
and all were rotted.
“We installed a whole house of our
high-performance Fibrex windows,
white interior, white exterior,” says
Joel Eskenas, senior design consultant
and trainer for Renewal by Andersen
of Long Island. “Our Andersen white
color added brightness to the exterior
and a clean fresh look.”
“Most are double hung with a few awning
style windows,” he adds. “Quite a
bit of the wood around the windows on
the outside was also rotted. That wood
was replaced and then encapsulated and
sealed with a maintenance-free material
which will prevent rot in the future.”
So, how do new windows add curb
appeal and value?
“Our windows are known for
their beautiful clean lines,
favorable glass-to-frame
ratios and their rich
interior and exterior
finish. Our patented
technology also allows
for dark colors to be
installed on the outside,
which is unique to our industry,”
Eskenas explains. “For
years now, the Andersen brand name
has been known to add value to homes,
so much so that when homeowners list
their homes in the real estate sections
of their newspaper, if they have Andersen
windows you will always see that
mentioned in the for-sale ads.”
What are some features that make
these windows so popular, especially
on the Island?
One reason, says Eskenas, is that Andersen’s
high-performance, Fibrex
composite framing material is perfect
for the coastal environment they service
because it is nonporous, doesn’t
absorb moisture and isn’t affected by
salt air or salt water. Fibrex doesn’t rot.
Style options that are popular locally?
Double-hung casements and gliders.
Many customers also choose bay or
bow windows, which can improve
their view as well as their home’s
attractiveness.
Andersen’s new black exterior windows
are becoming very popular with homeowners
seeking to modernize the look
of their home. They offer multiple color
choices, interior wood options, hardware
and glass options, and grille and
screen options, according to Eskenas,
who points out that the design process
revolves entirely around the client.
“We invest a lot of time and put a lot of
effort into finding out exactly what it
is they have in mind,” he says. “Once
we determine what their goals and
desires are, we show them pictures,
talk about various options: style, color,
hardware, custom grille options,
screen options, etc.”
For a warmer
look and feel, and to
beautifully complement
existing décor, choose
double-hung windows
featuring a traditional
grille pattern that can
add a more Colonial
vibe.
Define the porch
by painting railings
an eye-catching color
that contrasts well with
the siding, or change
railings/overheads.
Before making
any major
structural changes, get
professionally rendered
drawings to get a better
idea of what new
windows will look
like.
Windowboxes with pretty flowers really enhance the curb appeal of this charming old Oyster Bay home.
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