6 | THE COLONY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2025 |
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Over the next few months, we are going to focus on particular
features of our Colony homes. is month we will dene the
following features. Next month we will talk more in-depth about
these features.
1. Stucco - is is the main surface on the exterior of your
house.
2. Trim – Trim is the decorative molding that surrounds
windows, doors and roong.
3. Pop-outs– A pop-out sticks out from the at surface.
ink of it as a speed bump on a road.
4. Inset – An inset is a recessed area on the surface of a stucco
wall. It creates a visual depth between the stucco and a
window.
5. Accents – Accents such as shutters, doors and secondary
trim tend to be bolder and give the house personality.
Accents are used more sparingly.
6. Weep Screed – is is installed at the base of a stucco wall.
It allows moisture to escape from behind a stucco wall of
a residence.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL By Gloria Brosky and Lori Dalfonso
