Deborah Wadsworth

Blog Case Study Who: United Properties JSSH Architects Crossroads Construction Where: Applewood Pointe Cooperative Communities Minnetonka, Minnesota What: EDCO’s steel exterior building products Siding, roofing, soffit, fascia Purpose: Provide a maintenance-free home option Primary Choice Factors: Delivery time Relationship, response time & support Cost of ownership for homeowners Resale value for homeowners Cooperative Housing Communities Still Popular Despite Covid-19, new housing construction in the U.S. continues. Developers in large metro areas continue to mainly invest in building cooperative housing communities, especially for people nearing retirement age. In the twin cities, Applewood Pointe Cooperative Communities is one example of a cooperative housing development. The development has been underway by United Properties for over a year with further expansions planned. The recommendation of investing in this type of community came from JSSH Architects, Inc, a firm with over 40 years of experience designing similar projects. The idea to use maintenance-free steel siding from EDCO products also came from JSSH. "I have had nothing but success with steel," said Roger Johnson, JSSH Architects, Inc. "I like working with EDCO and their products because it is such a high-quality product which is important to any project we design." Johnson, who is the lead specifier at JSSH, is no stranger to EDCO's steel exterior building products. "I have had nothing but success with steel," said Johnson. He suggested using EDCO's steel siding to reduce future maintenance costs and maintain a consistent appearance for years to come. "We wanted to incorporate siding product that would stand up to the test of time," said Johnson. But at first, United Properties was not excited about the idea of steel siding. "When I suggested steel siding to the developer, they were not convinced it was the best option," Johnson said. After Johnson reviewed several projects with United Properties where competing products were installed and had failed, the developer agreed that steel siding was the way to proceed. Crossroads Construction, Inc. completed the proper installation of EDCO's steel products. "Being able to achieve a consistent look for many years gives a project timeless curb appeal," according to Shawn Niznik, Vice President, Crossroads Construction. He also noted it contributed to resale value, which within the community was important. Niznik also noted that EDCO's proprietary ENTEX paint finish is a very durable finish that will not chip, crack or peel, and reduces energy costs. With this type of paint performance, homeowners will never have to repaint siding, which leads to significant cost savings in the future. As new communities are built, additional EDCO steel products will be incorporated into the design to reduce future maintenance costs. "I like working with EDCO and their products because it is such a high-quality product which is important to any project we design," Johnson said.