Why Fall Is the Right Time to Start
Exterior work depends on the weather more than almost any other part of a remodel. Framing, roofing, and additions all go faster and more predictably when it is not too hot to work a full day and not yet cold enough to slow things down. In Erlanger, that window is usually fall, before winter weather turns a straightforward exterior job into a longer, harder one.
Starting an exterior project in the fall also means it can be closed in, insulated, and weathertight before winter, rather than sitting exposed to the cold for months.
What Exterior Remodeling Actually Involves
Smith’s Remodeling handles the exterior half of a remodel, from framing to a finished addition. A few of the pieces that make up that work:
Framing and Structural Work
Every addition or exterior change starts with framing: the walls, trusses, and structure the rest of the house depends on. That framing has to be square, plumb, and tied into the existing house correctly before any finish work, siding, or drywall goes on. It is also the part of the job most affected by weather, which is another reason fall timing matters.
Additions
A new addition means new square footage built from the ground up and tied into the existing structure, from the foundation and framing through to a finished room. Getting the structural work done in fall, ahead of winter, keeps the project moving instead of stalling partway through.
What to Watch For Before Winter Sets In
If an exterior project is already underway or being planned, the main thing to watch for going into the colder months is whether the structure will be closed in, insulated, and protected before winter weather arrives. An addition or framing job that gets started but not finished before winter can end up exposed longer than it should be. Planning the timeline now, with a licensed contractor who knows the local building requirements, is the easiest way to avoid that.
Interior Work Pairs Well With Exterior Projects
Fall is also a good time to plan out any interior remodeling that will follow an exterior project, such as finishing out a new addition with cabinets, flooring, and paint once the structure is closed in. Handling both halves of the remodel with the same contractor keeps the framing, finishes, and timeline consistent from start to finish.
Getting Started
Smith’s Remodeling is licensed in Kentucky and has been remodeling homes in the Erlanger area for 35 years, working on both the interior and exterior sides of a project. If an exterior remodel, addition, or framing job is on the list for this fall, now is the time to get it scheduled before winter weather narrows the window.
