Craftsman Style Single Family
A complete exterior upgrade for a family home in Dentville, with equal attention to Craftsman-style architecture and improving the performance of a 1950s wood-frame structure that had reached the end of its envelope lifespan.
Client
Homeowner
Service
Complete Exterior Remodel
Year
2023
Location
Dentville, Squamish
Project Brief
The goal was to participate in a phased design-build process which would take this small, neglected, partially-tenanted home into a permanent, beautiful staying-put spot for a growing family.
Schematic Design
This house has stood at the mouth of Government Road for 75 years, so significant wear and tear was expected. The initial conditions review confirmed multiple layers of old siding and poor foundation-to-siding integrations, but water damage was minimal. We detailed proposed assemblies for the porch, deck, windows, and insulation, and produced elevation shop drawings to clarify design steps. Because none of the original framing was square or consistent, we designed solutions that prioritized straight visual lines and reliable water management, even when the underlying structure couldn’t be corrected entirely.
Concept Design
We worked through several rounds of material and colour consultations, ultimately choosing a mix of siding profiles in a single colour—Light Mist. The window manufacturer delivered a package that aligned with the Craftsman-style requirements.
The estimate broke the project into clear assemblies—wall rebuild, insulation layer, window package, trim, soffit/fascia, porch rebuild, deck repairs—so the homeowners could prioritize spending while understanding exactly how each component contributed to comfort and longevity.
The Solution
The architectural changes restored the house’s Craftsman identity: deeper gables, defined dormers, rebuilt knee braces, and a porch that finally matched the massing and function of the home. The deeper-set windows and consistent siding profiles tied everything together visually.
Performance gains were dramatic. The old envelope leaked so much air that the HVAC system could never stabilize temperature. With the continuous insulation and proper WRB detailing, the interior became noticeably quieter, less drafty, and more stable through wind events. Fuel consumption dropped by roughly three-quarters, which aligned with expectations for a house moving from a loose, uninsulated assembly to a modern continuous-insulation wall.
The timber-framed porch, built with exposed rafters and soffits integrated into the roofline, became the family's main transition space between yard and home. It anchored the architecture and became the reference point for the next phase of work: a timber-frame carport on the side yard, completed the following year and designed to match the proportions and details of the new porch.
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