We’ve been remodeling Austin homes since 1999, and this is the first house we’ve seen built entirely out of pumpkins. Corn husk roof, pumpkin walls, a fence out front. It’s a little outside our usual scope, but we had to look closer.
Photo: Helen Brittain, via Unsplash.
It turns out the pumpkin house gets a few things right, and they’re the same things your house needs.
1. A frame that carries the load
Pumpkins are heavy. The whole thing only works because the pumpkins sit on a metal frame that holds them up. Your house works the same way. The studs, beams, and foundation do the quiet work, and you only notice them when something goes wrong. A door that suddenly sticks, a crack that keeps coming back, or a floor that slopes a little more each year is worth a look before it turns into a bigger job.
2. A roof that sheds water
Look at the corn husk roof. It reaches out past the walls, so water runs off and away instead of down the sides. That overhang is doing the same job as the one on your roof. Fall is a good time to walk around your house and check the basics: loose or missing shingles, gaps around flashing, and gutters full of leaves.
3. Knowing when something isn’t built to last
This house will not make it to Thanksgiving. Yours should. If you’re planning a project this winter, now is a good time to start the conversation, because good work takes some lead time.
Thinking about a project? Let’s talk. We offer free consultations, and you can reach us here or call (512) 892-4490.
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Happy Halloween from all of us at Austin Home Renovations.