Archives for December 2021

Opening The Doors of Options

We understand making significant changes to your home’s exterior can seem like a daunting task, but we’ve come up with a solution to make the process easy, fun and informative. Seeing is believing, and we invite you to come see the quality and craftsmanship for yourself in our village-style showrooms.

Our showrooms are set up with small-scale homes outfitted in preferred products allowing you to get up close and see every product in action— like this house of sliding and folding patio doors.

This showroom home offers a sampling of options available from one of our newest suppliers, QFort. Their line of sliding and bi-fold patio doors is the perfect solution if your goal is to bring the outside inside. Adding more glass to your home allows more light in, and QFort windows and doors do it without compromising energy efficiency.

Complimenting the modern, European design of the QFort patio doors, the exterior of this home is clad with Gentek’s Align Composite siding to create a practical and on-trend exterior. We also used Gentek’s premium vinyl soffit and fascia to turn an often overlooked part of the home into an eye-catching feature.

Moving indoors, this home features a Ghostwood Reclaimed Wood accent wall to offset the crispness of the white siding and demonstrate the versatility of Ghostwood products.

Gentek Align Composite Cladding

  • Realistic look of wood, without costly upkeep
  • Strong yet lightweight construction
  • Easy to install
  • Performance-engineered to resist high winds, moisture, flame spread/smoke development, termites and impact damage
  • Fortified with weatherable pigments to ensure superb colour retention, including darker hues

Gentek Premium Vinyl Soffit

  • Durable, low-maintenance finish.
  • Choose from distinctive profiles to give your home the perfect finishing touch.
  • Colour goes all the way through each panel, so it never needs painting.

QFORT Sliding and Bi-Fold Doors

  • Minimalist design with high performance
  • Extra home comfort through thermal and sound insulation
  • An ideal way to connect indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Can be equipped with Venetian blinds (some models).

Ghostwood Reclaimed Wood Siding

  • Ghostwood is a new wood product that mimics the appearance and, therefore, the appeal of reclaimed wood.
  • Varies in colour shades and tones, much like reclaimed wood. Available in 7 natural colours with a variety of profiles and sizes.
  • Requires little or no maintenance depending on where it is installed and your long-term goal for the product’s appearance.
  • Can be used indoors and outdoors.

Visit the Van Dolder’s Custom Exteriors village-style showrooms to experience home improvement options in a real-world setting. It’s where 50+ years of experience crafting custom home exteriors shines through to inspire and inform. The Home Team is happy to guide you through the showroom to ensure all of your questions and concerns are answered. Without a doubt, you’ll leave with renewed creativity and confidence for planning your renovation or construction.

For more information on any of the products in this article, contact a member of The Home Team today or tour the showroom and ask questions as you go. Let our expertise make your project simple to plan, easy to construct and enjoyable for years to come.

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A Magnificent Meeting of Stone, Steel, Wood and Glass

We understand making significant changes to your home’s exterior can seem like a daunting task, but we’ve come up with a solution to make the process easy, fun and informative. Seeing is believing, and we invite you to come see the quality and craftsmanship for yourself in our village-style showrooms.

Our showrooms are set up with small-scale homes outfitted in preferred products allowing you to get up close and see every product in action— like this multi-texture sloped-roof home.

Creating an eye-catching exterior for your home can be easily achieved by using a mixture of materials and textures. This home’s exterior begins with Ghostwood Reclaimed Wood soffit and fascia and compliments the wood texture with sleek steel siding. The Longboard Siding combines the natural design and colour of wood with lightweight performance-engineered aluminum to deliver a low-maintenance siding that will not rot, warp, peel or fade. Installed both vertically and horizontally, the long sleek lines of this siding add a greater sense of height and length to the home. Pillars and accent walls of Be On Stone add a sense of strength and stability to offset the warmth of the reclaimed wood and the wood-like siding. The different materials come together to create a nature-inspired exterior that will blend in in any environment.

Moving indoors, two walls of Ostaco Enersense Windows were installed to create an open and inviting space that takes full advantage of natural light.

This home is an excellent example of how embracing multiple materials, textures, and colours can create a unique exterior that will help set your home apart from all others.

Ghostwood Reclaimed Wood Soffit

  • New wood product which mimics the appearance and therefore the appeal of reclaimed wood
  • Available in 7 natural colours with a variety of profiles and sizes
  • Varies in colour shades and tones, much like reclaimed wood
  • Choose from distinctive profiles to give your home the perfect finishing touch.

Longboard Siding

  • Performance-engineered to resist high winds, moisture, flame spread/smoke development, termites and impact damage
  • Strong yet lightweight with zero long-term maintenance; won’t rot, warp, peel or fade
  • The look of wood without costly upkeep
  • Easy to install
  • 100% recyclable

Be On Stone Siding

  • Adds the strength and elegance of stonework to your home.
  • Natural hand-hewn stone easily installs on most walls.
  • Available in a variety of styles and colours.

Ostaco Enersense Commercial Windows

  • Rated most efficient by Energy Star
  • High-performance windows with an STC rating of 36-39 (Sound transmission)
  • Internal steel reinforcement channel ensures optimal performance and operation for larger windows.
  • Available in a variety of colour options
  • Low maintenance

Mastergrain Contemporary Entry Door

  • Cherry Stainless Inlay – Fiberglass composite construction insulated with high density, CFC-free, polyurethane foam for efficiency, noise abatement, and to diminish energy loss and sound leakage.
  • Offering clean, clear lines in a desirable modern door
  • A wide selection of engraved or stainless inlay is available

Visit the Van Dolder’s Custom Exteriors village-style showrooms to experience home improvement options in a real-world setting. It’s where 50+ years of experience crafting custom home exteriors shines through to inspire and inform. The Home Team is happy to guide you through the showroom to ensure all of your questions and concerns are answered. Without a doubt, you’ll leave with renewed creativity and confidence for planning your renovation or construction.

For more information on any of the products in this article, contact a member of The Home Team today or tour the showroom and ask questions as you go. Let our expertise make your project simple to plan, easy to construct and enjoyable for years to come.

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Contemporary Architecture Meets Monochromatic Design

We understand making significant changes to your home’s exterior can seem like a daunting task, but we’ve come up with a solution to make the process easy, fun and informative. Seeing is believing, and we invite you to come see the quality and craftsmanship for yourself in our village-style showrooms.

Our showrooms are set up with small-scale homes outfitted in preferred products allowing you to get up close and see every product in action— like this contemporary sloped-roof home.

Building off the contemporary architecture, we selected exterior products that aligned with the Scandinavian-inspired design. Monochromatic hues were chosen for the siding, windows and doors to create a cohesive exterior and allow the different textures and small details to shine through. And much like real-life contemporary homes, natural light was maximized in this showroom home using floor-to-ceiling windows and a large sliding patio door. The small deck out front was covered in light grey aluminum decking and a glass railing system to provide a little bit of contrast without straying too far from the overall goal. The result is a contemporary home that reflects today’s modern design trends. Explore all of the products and materials used in this home below.

Mastergrain Contemporary Entry Door

  • Cherry Stainless Inlay – Fiberglass composite construction insulated with high density, CFC-free, polyurethane foam for efficiency, noise abatement and to diminish energy loss and sound leakage
  • Offering clean, clear lines in a desirable modern door
  • A wide selection of engraved or stainless inlay is available

Be On Stone Siding

  • Adds the strength and elegance of stonework to your home.
  • Natural hand-hewn stone easily installs on most walls.
  • Available in a variety of styles and colours.

Gentek Distinction Siding

  • The look of real wood with a great selection of nuanced and matte colours available.
  • Coated with rust-resistant paint that provides long-term durability.
  • Maintenance-free, 26-gauge high strength steel with a 40-year limited warranty.
  • Can be installed horizontally or vertically.

Mastergrain Stacking Patio Door

  • These patio doors offer a larger opening than a classic patio door – up to 23 feet wide and 8 feet tall.
  • Can stack up to 3 panels on each side without taking up additional wall space.
  • Customizable colours let you match it to your décor.

Van Dolder’s Aluminum Decking

  • Disperses heat and has a grooved wood texture, so it’s comfortable to walk on all year. Corrosion-free, will not crack or warp and is easy to maintain. Requires no staining, painting or finishing to keep its beauty and durability.
  • Decking can be installed over any base or existing deck.
  • Water-resistant and ideal for second-level decks, as it protects lower levels from the elements.
  • Available in a selection of wood textures and colours.

Van Dolder’s Railing

  • Van Dolder’s complete aluminum railings don’t need to be stained, treated, painted or finished to maintain their beauty and durability.
  • Non-corrosive and will not warp, crack, or fade.
  • All glass systems with no aluminum posts are also available.

Tilt Architectural Window

  • Structural glass curtain wall façade systems offer great creative freedom and allow ample natural light in.
  • Emphasis on minimal design and aesthetics.
  • Limitless combinations of vertical and inclined planes.
  • Wide range of architectural paint colours or custom colours available.

Gentek Sagiper Soffit

  • Highly durable vinyl that is resistant to humidity and temperature variations, even in the most adverse weather conditions
  • Maintenance-free with a 50 year (15 year non-prorated) warranty
  • Impervious to water/moulds and impenetrable to insects
  • Available in a variety of wood tones and metallic finishes

Visit the Van Dolder’s Custom Exteriors village-style showrooms to experience home improvement options in a real-world setting. It’s where 50+ years of experience crafting custom home exteriors shines through to inspire and inform. The Home Team is happy to guide you through the showroom to ensure all of your questions and concerns are answered. Without a doubt, you’ll leave with renewed creativity and confidence for planning your renovation or construction.

For more information on any of the products in this article, contact a member of The Home Team today or tour the showroom and ask questions as you go. Let our expertise make your project simple to plan, easy to construct and enjoyable for years to come.

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Deck Your Home With Lasting Beauty

We understand making significant changes to your home’s exterior can seem like a daunting task, but we’ve come up with a solution to make the process easy, fun and informative. Seeing is believing, and we invite you to come see the quality and craftsmanship for yourself in our village-style showrooms.

Our showrooms are set up with small-scale homes outfitted in preferred products allowing you to get up close and see every product in action— like this cottage-inspired indoor-outdoor living space.

Today, homeowners are looking to expand their living space and blend the indoors with the outdoors— and larger decks and covered outdoor living spaces are the perfect way to achieve this. In this cottage-inspired home, we’ve blended the indoors with the outdoors by using a large-panel LePage Millworks sliding door. These doors offer plenty of clear viewing while maintaining energy efficiency and lift onto a solid track to make opening and closing effortless.

Shifting “outdoors,” we’ve lined the deck with two kinds of railings. Glass railings provide a clear and unobstructed view, while traditional railings provide the safety and accent of colour that some homeowners prefer. Both styles of railings can also be used effectively indoors. The outdoor living space is then maximized with an Aristocrat retractable awning to offer protection from sunlight and light rainfalls— making the aluminum deck useable in all types of weather.

As an added bonus, we’ve used Ghostwood Reclaimed Wood siding inside this home to add warm wainscoting and a unique ceiling feature. The result is an indoor-outdoor living space that is inviting and well prepared to host a get-together, no matter what the weather brings.

Van Dolder’s Railings for Every View

  • Van Dolder’s complete aluminum railings don’t need to be stained, treated, painted or finished to maintain their beauty and durability.
  • Non-corrosive and will not warp, crack, or fade.
  • All glass systems with no aluminum posts are also available, providing the ultimate in wide-open viewing.
  • Railing systems can be installed on the interior or exterior.

Lepage Millworks Sliding Door

  • Superior durability
  • Weather and impact resist
  • Easy to operate
  • Large panel sizes—up to 10′ high and 30’ wide panels lift onto a track and slide effortlessly.

Lumberock Composite Decking

  • Composite decking has the look and feel of wood with added strength and durability.
  • Lasting beauty, genuine value, and easy maintenance.

Aristocrat Retractable Awning

  • Superior solar protection
  • Extruded aluminum frame makes it corrosion resistant and virtually maintenance-free.
  • Available as motorized, hand-cranked or with automated sensors
  • Full five or ten-year warranty

Ghostwood Reclaimed Wood Siding (Used Indoors)

  • Ghost Wood is a new wood product that mimics the appearance and, therefore, the appeal of reclaimed wood.
  • Varies in colour shades and tones, much like reclaimed wood. Available in 7 natural colours with a variety of profiles and sizes.
  • Requires little or no maintenance depending on where it is installed and your long-term goal for the product’s appearance.

Visit the Van Dolder’s Custom Exteriors village-style showrooms to experience home improvement options in a real-world setting. It’s where 50+ years of experience crafting custom home exteriors shines through to inspire and inform. The Home Team is happy to guide you through the showroom to ensure all of your questions and concerns are answered. Without a doubt, you’ll leave with renewed creativity and confidence for planning your renovation or construction.

For more information on any of the products in this article, contact a member of The Home Team today or tour the showroom and ask questions as you go. Let our expertise make your project simple to plan, easy to construct and enjoyable for years to come.

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