Using the right siding and exterior trim for your project

[@Alex.smiffy]

Beautiful. Even though my cottage is only 900sf, I will end up with 2-3 different materials on exterior. I appreciate knowing this is a sensible approach.

[@NSBuilders]

Glad this is helpful. Good luck with your project.

[@MrWoundedalien]

As a designer in Michigan and Wisconsin, I am drooling over this house and the execution of the details. Great work from all involved and great videos!

[@NSBuilders]

Thanks

[@nikond90]

I appreciate hearing the details on the materials used on the house.

[@NSBuilders]

Thanks man

[@jeffreyhaines]

amazing attention to detail. great to see such a level of pride in the execution of craft.

[@bijandaniali5100]

Does Nick see any of these comments? If so, those Nick’s travelers look sharp! You guys are killing it with your projects and covering the details in videos. Thanks for all the great content.

[@NSBuilders]

Thanks man, boots are made by Nick's Handmade Boots. They're slick

[@bijandaniali5100]

@@NSBuilders I can’t help but notice a pair of nicks when I see them! I switch between my Nick’s and Jk’s and you just can’t beat ‘em.

[@trp2413]

Steve knocked it out of the park on this one

[@NSBuilders]

Agreed. Was a fun process

[@StallionFernando]

Really wish you talked more about the beautiful brick work.

[@NSBuilders]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaGcm2BqbtN3n7M We talk about the brick work in this episode

[@Bryankrall8090]

Copper Gutters would be a excellent choice if the budget allows.

[@NSBuilders]

Copper would look great, but so will the powder coated aluminum

[@RXQ003]

Amazing!

[@12foraname]

Did you consider installing a drip edge in brick at weep elevation?

[@cxsey8587]

With that shingle siding, if they need to be repaired would you have to replace all those shingles and the wrb? Or would you just tape over the penetrations? Looks amazing.

[@NSBuilders]

Great question, I would think a couple replacement shingles would be no big deal and likely just leave nails and bang them flush.

[@cxsey8587]

@@NSBuilders makes a ton of sense, appreciate you taking time to answer that. Great builds as always!

[@aaronremodels]

How did they get the drip edge to bend on the curve roof?

[@MasonDixonAcres]

You have a great team to make a project like that come together. Out of sheer curiosity, what is the ballpark budget for a house like this? $2-3M? $5-7M?

[@josecito976]

Hard to say… but given the local RE market in that area… and without seeing the interior finishes… I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s in the $400-500/sq ft but it may very well be north of that Massachusetts is notoriously expensive to build never mind to this level of craftsmanship and detail… ask me how I know

[@NSBuilders]

Higher end

[@idontthinkso666]

@@josecito976 How do you. know?

[@josecito976]

@@idontthinkso666 I’ve lived and built in MA. A cursory look at the Needham housing market will reveal the going prices for homes… Needham, Newton, Wellesley (to name a few) is where the upper crust live outside of Boston

[@traviswubker2674]

Amazing amazing amazing

[@NSBuilders]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@TridentHomeConsulting]

Beautiful. Is there any flashing detail between transitions of the shingle/boral siding and the brick ledge? I know it’s nerdy, but would water make its way up the brick and sit against the siding?

[@TridentHomeConsulting]

Or is that even a reasonable worry?

[@NSBuilders]

Yes we have a small piece of lead flashing between the brick and wood/Boral. But it’s all installed on top of the rainscreen

[@jeremiahjohnson6881]

When spraying door exterior doors,how does that work out in case of touch up...do you pull them back out????.thanks

[@NSBuilders]

If we have to, we will, but often times a good painter and foam roller can do the job. Or brush with flooding agent.

[@jochute]

Great video. Do you have an opinion on aquor hose bibs? I see you used traditional style bibs, I just installed an aquor and really like it. Second question, range and dryer roof jacks..Do you have a particular brand you like to use there seem to be few options outside the cheap sheetmetal box store ones. Thank you.

[@NSBuilders]

I think the Aquor are great to be honest. Would have been a great option here. Not sure on the roof jacks, but we typically order our equipment and tools from tool supplier.

[@jeremiahjohnson6881]

Why are the exterior garage door trim different width. It really stands out????beautiful choices of exterior materials.....

[@NSBuilders]

Different width? Are you referencing the top arch vs. the side legs? What you're seeing is the drip cap on the top, making it appear narrower. This will go away when painted.

[@idontthinkso666]

@@NSBuilders I thought that at first, too, but then you could see the lead flashing in the close up.

[@damianloewen7894]

Hey Nick, just wondering what paint you use for exterior siding/trim and how long does it normally last before maintenance is required? Thanks!

[@NSBuilders]

Ben Moore products. We keep up with maintenance and touch ups on an annual basis

[@colinbyrne7535]

What was the reasoning in making the diamond grated windows between the glass grilles vs the rest of the windows being grilles with a spacer?

[@NSBuilders]

Pulled the detail from old leaded glass windows.

[@rayfedorak4770]

not sure about the red brick?

[@NSBuilders]

I am sure.

[@cernunnoskali]

Still using lead flashing??. Looks like tidy workmanship. For me, too many different exterior finishes.

[@NSBuilders]

Yes. What are you using?

[@cernunnoskali]

@NS Builders we'll get prefinished steel (high zinc cotent, same material as our roof sheets)bent up, to suit. But I like the idea of pre finished aluminium, I think you use it a bit in US, I'm a builder in Australia.

[@charlesviner1565]

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