Set Goals for Your Project
When remodeling historic homes DO set goals for your project — starting with how you plan to use the property. Will you live in the home? Do you want to use the main house or detached buildings as rental units? Are you planning to restore or rehab the property?
Many people merely install horizontal lap siding over their exterior’s entirety, but this isn’t the only type of siding available. Shingles, panels, corrugated metal, decorative trim, and board-and-batten siding are all suitable and attractive options to update your home. Please choose one or more different siding styles and use them to call attention to other areas of your exterior, such as upper stories, eaves, towers, or attached sections like garages or barns, to give your entire property a style boost.
The home has since been sold, and the new owner-occupants are enjoying their porch! Own a rental property on the isthmus and are thinking of renovating or restoring it to its former glory?.
DO determine whether remodeling might be restricted due to historical significance or age. As noted in this post, you must “determine whether your home is historic — or simply an old house” before proceeding. Your home’s age and significance will direct the course of your remodel. These factors could also impact how long the renovation takes.
Remember that a home does not need a certain age to be historic. Some homes are relatively young but meet one or more additional criteria set by your local commission and are granted landmark status.
Your home might be historic because of its age or architectural style. However, it could also be historical if a significant event occurred there or a person of note lived in the home. If your home is deemed historic, your ability to alter the home might be limited.
