SIDING PROJECT Q&A
When will the project start?
The materials have been ordered and the project is anticipated to begin in August.
How long will the project last?
It will take 2-3 weeks to complete each building and buildings will be worked on in groups of 2-3.
Specific details and timelines will be made available soon and will be provided to all homeowners on this site.
Can I keep my current lights?
The Board is planning to include replacement of all exterior lights as part of the project. Once the board selects the new lights we will share with all homeowners so they can decide whether or not they would like to keep their existing lights. If a homeowner wishes to maintain the exterior lighting they currently have, they should submit an Architectural Approval form by July 1, 2021. Please include pictures of each light you would like to keep.
I want to install new windows and/or doors, what do I need to know?
The Board encourages Homeowners who have planned to replace windows, doors or garage doors to consider doing so in coordination with the siding project. The timing is right for installation of new materials as the homeowner can select items that will coordinate with the Associations new look. An Architectural Request Approval form (ARC) must be completed and submitted to the Board for approval PRIOR to the installation of new doors, windows or garage doors. The form can be found on the Association website: ForestOaksMN.com
Guidelines for Replacement of Doors, Windows & Garage Doors
Front Door: The style and color of the front door is the choice of the homeowner.
Storm Door: May be half view, three quarter view, or full view. The exterior door and trim must be white.
Sliding Doors: Must be the same size and style of the existing doors. The exterior door and trim must be white.
Windows: Must be the same size and style of the existing windows. The exterior window and trim must be white.
Garage Doors: All new garage doors installed must be white. The style – raised panel or flat – is the discretion of the homeowner. The Board suggests the homeowner consider coordinating style with neighbors on the shared driveway.
All existing exterior doors, storm doors, windows and garage doors will be painted white to coordinate with the new trim on the buildings. Front doors will not be painted.
The city of Coon Rapids offers great (low interest) financing programs for home improvement projects.
More information can be found here: https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/449/Home-Improvement-Loans