At Stratton Exteriors we love to design and build detached garages and custom carports. But there’s a third possibility—a middle ground, if you will—that’s growing increasingly popular in the urban Nashville neighborhoods we serve. You may hear them referred to as garage ports, and the main reason clients choose them is they offer more value […] The post Custom Carport or Garage? How About a Combination—a Garage Port? appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

New Construction Built by Stratton Exteriors and Designed by Nine12 Architects Located in East Nashville near Shelby Park, this house is a beauty, inside and out. We built this home to settle in gracefully and to fit in well with the existing homes in this historic neighborhood. At 2600 square feet this Modern Farmhouse boasts […] The post Modern East Nashville New Home Build Near Shelby Park appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

  Why Not Tackle a Creative Home Renovation or Two? Stratton Exteriors is proud to be one of Nashville’s leading providers of beautiful home renovations and improvements. We have a ton of amazing projects on the horizon and can’t wait to see how each project unfolds. Check out some of our most recent  home renovations […] The post 4 Creative Home Renovations to Tackle appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

Five Home Remodeling Trends 1. Remodeling Trend-Versatile Kitchen Islands:  Once just a food prep surface or place to stash extra dishes, the kitchen island has gotten larger and more luxurious over the years; by luxurious we mean versatile. By versatile we mean a place to hold things like convection ovens and microwaves and dishwashers and […] The post 5 Home Remodeling Trends – Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em? appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

At Stratton Exteriors we love renovating old homes. Consider this urban farmhouse in Inglewood. If you’re not familiar with the neighborhood of Inglewood, it’s northeast of downtown Nashville and takes its name from a subdivision called Inglewood Place, which was developed in the first quarter of the twentieth century. We gutted the house down to […] The post Nashville Urban Farmhouse appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

Many of our clients come to us as newlyweds—or are soon to be married. To understand why, consider a project we recently completed for a new client in Inglewood, just north of East Nashville. In this case, the couple approached us looking to double the square footage of their stucco home, because they were about […] The post How Additions Transform Couple’s Inglewood Home appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

Outdoor living space is “the new must-have home feature” in Nashville, says The Tennessean.  One relatively easy way to create more outdoor living space is to utilize a deck drainage system that creates a dry space under your deck.  In other words, if you have a second-story deck—or would like to build a new second-story […] The post Hendersonville Homeowner Uses Deck Drainage System to Create More Living Space appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

There’s nothing better than sitting in front of a crackling fire on a brisk fall evening or cold winter day. Actually, a roaring fire—especially one emanating from an outdoor fireplace—is a compelling attraction any time of year, providing warmth and a place for family and friends to gather and relax. Few, if any, outdoor amenities […] The post A Custom Outdoor Fireplace Makes a Lasting Impression appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

It wasn’t long after F2, F3 and F4 tornadoes touched down in the Nashville metropolitan area that the Tennessee Attorney General’s office issued a scam warning. It reminded tornado victims to beware of “opportunists who may appear to be willing to help but really just want to take advantage of the situation.” The concerns of […] The post Tips for Nashville Tornado Victims: Beware of Home Repair Scammers appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more

INSPECT YOUR ROOF BEFORE YOU SELL YOUR HOME!   Take time to inspect your roof before you sell your home!  MidSouth Construction is Nashville’s top-rated roofing company and provides free roof inspections to homeowners in Nashville and the entire Middle area!  Don’t let a minor roof problem or possible storm damage cost you thousands of […] The post Inspect Your Roof BEFORE You Sell Your Home! appeared first on Stratton Exteriors ..read more