The brick&batten Blog
Window Labels: What You Need to Know
By: Cassie McDowellEnergy Performance Labels: What You Need To Know I know you’ve seen those weird blue window labels that just get peeled off with no thought. Those window labels give important information and things you need to know! If you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing one, sooner or later you’ll probably need to ...
2020 Buzz Word in Home Design: Sustainability
By: Cassie McDowellWhat’s the 2020 buzz word in home design? SUSTAINABILITY. Everywhere our designers travel, talking to builders, homeowners, and designers, everyone is referring to sustainability. Tackling that word, we asked around to figure out exactly what that looks like for homeowners like you and me. Webster Dictionary says the meaning of sustainable is harvesting or using ...
Home Exterior Design Tips for 2020
By: Cassie McDowellYour home’s exterior is a reflection of you. We’ve come up with a list of home exterior design tips for 2020…what to ditch and do. It is proving to be an exciting time for home exterior design. Basically, simple and low maintenance is a DO, and complicated, excess is time to DITCH. People are spending ...
6 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Garage Door
By: Cassie McDowellWe use 6 tips for choosing the perfect garage door for your home’s style. There are considerations to think about when selecting a garage for your home. Many homeowners are faced with a garage dilemma. You want curb appeal but also don’t want to spend the money on a custom garage. We are always searching ...
Best Outdoor Railing for Your Home’s Architecture
By: Cassie McDowellOutdoor railings are a great way to add curb appeal! Finding the best railing for your home’s architecture can be quite a challenge because there are so many wonderful options but also codes that need to be met. Out with the spindles and in with the horizontal, wrought iron, or even chippendale style. Even with ...
Questions Answered About White Painted Brick
By: Cassie McDowellQuestions answered about white painted brick…White painted brick is a brick&batten favorite. Why? Because the look transforms any home in a huge way, without tearing into walls and putting a dumpster in the driveway! White painted brick looks fresh and bright. It’s a great backdrop for natural wood accents, clay pottery, and essentially goes with ...
What is a Home EXTERIOR Designer?
By: Cassie McDowellWhat is a home exterior designer? Simple. Just like an interior designer is an expert on your home’s interior, an exterior designer is an expert on your home’s exterior! We know everything from paint, lighting, doors, awnings, shutters, planters, roof styles, to porticos, home additions, and cladding. At brick&batten we have experts in every area, ...
Mid-Century Homes Still on Trend for 2020
By: Cassie McDowellIs Mid-Century Modern homes are still on trend for 2020? The short answer is YES! Mid-Century architecture isn’t a trend, they are here to stay. What to Know About Mid-Century Modern Architecture Also known as Mid Mod or MCM, this architecture is one that evokes a feeling of openness, simple lines, and one with nature. ...
New Construction. Home Additions. Blueprints. The Perfect Home Awaits
By: Cassie McDowellWe all love the excitement that comes with new construction, home additions, and blueprints. The perfect home awaits! If it were only that easy….We talk to people EVERYDAY that are having trouble with their new build. Wanted shutters? Now, there’s no room between windows for architecturally correct shutters. Wanted a door, to a staircase, into ...