Remodeling Cost vs Value Report 2006

What do the home improvements you install bring to the home, in the way of resale value?

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Replace Roof Upscale Remove existing roofing to bare wood sheathing and dispose of properly. Install 30 squares of standing seam metal, formed on site into 16-inch panels using factory-enameled roll steel; double-lock all seams. Use custom brake-bent flashing from same material for drip edge and all flashing at roof-wall intersections. Assume a 5-square hip roof; custom flashing at two average-sized skylights; and custom cap treatment at vented ridge. Apply over new felt underlayment; use rubberized asphalt membrane at eaves, valleys, and all penetrations.

Replace Siding Midrange Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new vinyl siding, including all trim.

Replace Siding Upscale FIBER CEMENT

Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new fiber-cement siding, factory pre-primed and pre-painted — including all 4/4 and 5/4 trim using either fiber-cement boards or cellular PVC.

Replace Siding Upscale FOAM-BACKED VINYL

Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new foam-backed vinyl siding, including factory trim at all openings and corners.

Sunroom Addition Add a 200-square-foot sunroom, including footings and slab-on-grade foundation. Post-and-beam framing exposed on interior side; extruded aluminum window frame-and-flashing system with insulated, low-E, laminated or tempered glazing. Provide for natural ventilation using screens; provide ceiling fan. Insulate all non-glass areas; provide movable shades for glass area. Quarry tile or equal on floor.

Replace Windows Midrange WOOD

Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated wood replacement windows, exterior clad in vinyl or aluminum. Wrap existing exterior trim as required to match. Do not disturb existing interior trim.

Replace Windows Midrange VINYL

Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated vinyl replacement windows. Wrap existing exterior trim as required to match. Do not disturb existing interior trim.

Replace Windows Upscale WOOD

Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-lite wood windows. Interior finish of stained hardwood; exterior finish of custom-color aluminum cladding. Trim exterior to match existing; do not disturb existing interior trim.

Replace Windows Upscale VINYL

Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-lite vinyl windows. Simulated woodgrain interior finish; custom-color exterior finish. Trim exterior to match existing; do not disturb existing interior trim.

About the Author

Jim Cory

Formerly the editor of REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR, Jim Cory is a contributing editor to REMODELING who lives in Philadelphia.

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