Fypon millwork transforms townhouse project

Faced with the challenge of personalizing the exterior of more than 120 town homes in College Station, Texas, the construction team at DWS Development turned to Fypon for assistance.

"The durable urethane window trim, door trim and louvers are the perfect way to personalize these homes," according to David Scarmado, owner of DWS Development. "The low-maintenance pieces installed quickly and transformed the look of the buildings instantly."

The Gateway Villas development in Texas offers a multitude of living styles -- both inside and out. With four different floor plans and six different architectural elevations to choose from, residents gain a personalized home in a community setting.

To distinguish the exterior of the home designs, Fypon trim and millwork products were added to each unit. Married up to brick, stucco and stone exteriors, the Fypon pieces offer a united look to the exterior of the entire complex, while also providing individual style to each town home.

"The wide variety of Door Pediment, Window Crosshead, Keystone and Louver styles helped us personalize each of the town homes," according to David Scarmado of DWS Development. "Looking down the row you see a Rams Head Pediment atop one door, a deluxe Victorian Pediment at the next townhouse and then a completely different Acord Pediment on the next home. The pieces all blend in beautifully together and play nicely off the different background materials."

Several dozen different Fypon pieces were used on the exterior of the Gateway Villas project, including Crossheads with Keystones above patio doors and windows, functional Louvers in attic dormers and a variety of door surrounds.

"Easy living is a major goal of this complex," says Scarmado. "The low-maintenance aspects of the urethane products are especially appealing to residents. Homeowners can enjoy these decorative pieces for many years without worrying about maintenance hassles.

"From a builder's standpoint, our lives were also made easier because we selected these products. Delivery time was fast, the products arrived in great shape and even though we were installing the products on different siding elements, installation was a breeze. Overall, working with Fypon products was one of the most rewarding aspects of constructing this complex!"