Selections & Finishes

Guides to the choices you'll make.

A build or remodel comes with a lot of decisions. These guides explain the common options in plain language, so you can read up before we meet.

The guides

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Asphalt shingles or standing seam metal, the choices that come with any roof, and gutters.

Vinyl, fiber cement, composite, wood and metal siding, and how exterior insulation changes the walls and windows.

Frame materials, window styles, glass, grilles and entry and patio doors.

Decking from pressure-treated to composite and hardwood, railing styles and extras.

Driveway surfaces, patios and walkways, retaining walls, and the base underneath.

Switches, outlets, recessed lights, light color, generators and more.

Insulation and soundproofing, heating and cooling systems side by side, and fresh air.

What each piece of trim and stair part is called, the common styles, and painted or clear-finished wood.

Hollow-core, solid-core and wood doors, door styles, pocket and barn doors, and hardware.

Framed or frameless, overlay or inset, door styles, and granite, quartz, quartzite and soapstone.

Laminate, vinyl plank, carpet, engineered and solid hardwood, and wood finishes.

Shower and tub types, shower valves, glass doors, faucet finishes and toilets.

Paint grades, sheens and choosing colors.

Tile types, laying patterns, sizes and grout.

Send it our way. If we hear it often, it'll likely end up in one of these guides.