We have lived here for 4 years. We started the process on getting a new roof and gutters will be a close second, if they are not done at the same time. We need new wood trim and our bay structure is falling apart. So we pretty much need a new exterior with the exception of the windows and the front door, which are new. I love the brick. What I can’t stand and my question for anyone who can help point me in the right direction, I can’t stand how the bay window and the window area above the garage are different. Two different textures and materials. I don’t know how to approach researching a solution or ideas to fix this. Is stone a thing? Both stucco? I’m so loss on where to go to get some ideas. Any help would be appreciated!
Initial request
Plan 1 (Current)
Carpentry/Framing
Bay window structural rebuild + rooflet
Selective demo of bay to studs. Replace any rotted framing, new pressure-treated sill, sheathing (ZIP or equivalent), insulation, and interior blocking/tie-backs. Reflash window, add metal head flashing and pan. Rebuild small hip roof over bay with new sheathing, ice/water, and standing seam metal.
$50-$100
Carpentry/Trim
Replace failing exterior wood trim with PVC
Remove deteriorated fascia, rake, and window/door casings as needed. Replace with cellular PVC (Azek/Versatex) including new 1x4/1x6 profiles, drip caps, and sealants. Sanded smooth transitions at brick returns.
$50-$100
Soffit and fascia system refresh (as needed)
Replace failing soffit with vented aluminum or PVC beadboard. Wrap fascia with aluminum coil or install new PVC fascia boards. Integrate with new gutters.
$50-$100
General Conditions
Demolition, haul‑off, site protection, and permits
Protect landscaping and hardscape, dust control, debris removal, and standard local permits/inspections as required.
$50-$100
Gutters
Seamless gutters + downspouts (6")
Remove existing gutters. Install new 6" K‑style seamless aluminum gutters with 3"x4" downspouts. Seam-sealed miters, hidden hangers 24" O.C., proper slopes to downspouts. Color to coordinate with trim/roof metal.
$50-$100
Leaf guards (optional)
Perforated aluminum or micro-mesh guards installed on new gutters to reduce maintenance.
$50-$100
Masonry
Brick cleaning (gentle wash)
Low‑pressure rinse and masonry-safe cleaner to remove oxidation/biologicals; no acid wash to protect mortar.
$50-$100
Masonry/Stone
Option C: Manufactured stone veneer (both bay and upper garage gable)
Install thin stone veneer with proper WRB, lath, scratch coat, and weep screed on bay and upper gable field. Integrate with brick transitions using a defined stone sill/ledger course.
$50-$100
Painting
Trim, soffit, and eave painting
Two coats of premium exterior paint on PVC trim (for UV protection), soffits, and any painted metals for color uniformity.
$50-$100
Roofing
Roof replacement (architectural asphalt)
Remove existing shingles to decking. Replace any compromised sheathing as needed. Install ice/water shield at eaves/valleys, synthetic underlayment, new drip edge, ridge vent, and step/chimney flashings. Install architectural shingles in a color that harmonizes with the brick.
$50-$100
Siding/Cladding
Option A (Recommended): Smooth stucco unification for bay and upper garage gable
Apply 3‑coat stucco over two-layer WRB and rainscreen/lath on bay and on the infill field above the garage door. Add control joints and PVC/galv corner beads. Finish with smooth ‘Santa Barbara’ style, then prime/paint to match trim palette.
$50-$100
Option B: Fiber‑cement panel + batten (both bay and upper garage gable)
Install James Hardie smooth panels with 1x2 battens at 12–16" O.C. over rainscreen on bay and upper gable field. HardieTrim on edges and sill details. Factory‑primed, then painted on site.
$50-$100
Waterproofing
Flashings and waterproofing upgrades
New head/sill flashings at bay and upper gable interfaces, flexible flashing tapes (ZIP/3M 8067) at penetrations, kick‑out flashings at roof-to-wall, and proper stucco/stone weep/termination details.
$50-$100
