Overview
The Hootons partnered with The Exterior Zone to refresh and protect their Clarkston home with a dual-phase exterior renovation. Beginning in summer 2023 with a complete exterior painting and soffit vent upgrade, we returned in spring 2025 to complete a full roof replacement. The two-phase approach allowed us to address both aesthetic needs and long-term performance goals while preserving and enhancing the home’s classic character.
Before
Before the renovation began, the home showed several signs of exterior fatigue:
- Peeling paint and sun-bleached trim around entry doors, windows, and eaves
- Wood rot visible on trim near the front porch gutter and lower bay window
- Inadequate attic ventilation with outdated soffit vents
- Aging roof with suspected mildew and moisture damage in attic spaces
Photo Gallery – Before Any Work Done
Peeling paint around garage door and upper fascia” / “Weathered trim and failing soffit vents along eaves
Scope of Work
The project was divided into two major phases—Exterior Painting & Ventilation (2023) and Roof Replacement (2025):
Phase 1: Painting & Soffit Ventilation
Photo Gallery – During 1st Phase (2023)
Trim replacement underway along garage” / “Soffit vents prepped for install
- Steam-cleaned all siding and trim using 180°F power washer and detergent
- Scraped peeling areas and sealed seams using TowerTech2 caulk and NPC Solar Seal adhesive
- Applied Benjamin Moore Regal Select Low Lustre Exterior Latex to siding and trim (White)
- Painted entry and side doors in Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red 1309
- Replaced deteriorated trim using MiraTec composite and plywood panels
- Installed 22 new 8×16″ louvered soffit vents across eaves
Photo Gallery – After 1st Phase (2023)
Black trim and siding complete with red door accents” / “Refreshed soffits and fascia with improved venting
Phase 2: Roofing System Upgrade (Completed April 2025)
- Removed old shingles and replaced 33 sheets of compromised OSB
- Installed GAF Timberline HDZ shingles (Patriot Red) with closed valleys and Seal-A-Ridge cap
- Upgraded attic ventilation with Cobra Snow Country ridge vents and baffles
- Applied GAF Ice & Water Shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, and starter shingles
- Installed 3 new bathroom fan exhaust vents and addressed attic mold with RMR solutions
Photo Gallery – During 2nd Phase (2025)
Roof tear-off / Shingle application in progress on main ridge
After
The renovation gave the Hootons a cohesive, clean, and fortified exterior. The fresh white paint highlights the architectural lines of the home, while the Moroccan Red doors add a welcoming focal point. Patriot Red shingles give a pop of color and long-lasting protection, and the upgraded ventilation system will keep the attic dry and temperature-controlled for years to come.
Together, these updates restored both form and function, leaving the home protected from Michigan’s seasonal extremes.
Photo Gallery – After 2nd Phase (2025)
Finished look with red shingles, black trim, and new venting systems / Freshly painted siding and updated roof working in harmony
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From painting and trim to roofing and ventilation, The Exterior Zone delivers end-to-end solutions designed for longevity, beauty, and peace of mind.
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