Exterior Restoration, Roofing and Gutters in Oxford, Michigan
Rotting fascia high on the home brought this Oxford homeowner to The Exterior Zone. The first concern was straightforward: replace the deteriorating boards. As the project developed, the homeowner chose to combine those repairs with a new roof, exterior painting, ventilation improvements, replacement gutters, and a redesigned front porch.
The work needed a clear sequence. Damaged wood had to come out before painting. Roofing and flashing connections needed attention while the surrounding areas were accessible. New gutters would follow the fascia repairs and finish work.
That approach brought practical repairs and selected design upgrades together in one coordinated project.
What the repairs uncovered
During removal, our team found deterioration in the fascia, the subfascia behind it, and sections of corner trim. At a window header, opening the trim also exposed damaged sheathing that needed replacement.
These were repairs to the material beneath the finish. Fresh paint could change the color, but it could not restore the damaged wood.
The work also included a terminating roof valley beside the front dormer, often called a dead valley. This junction received its own membrane detail as part of the roofing work. Under the eaves, we enlarged soffit openings to the proper size for new vents.
How the work came together
GAF Roofing System
Selected warranty package: GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty
We replaced the shingle roof with GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles in Charcoal. The darker roof gives the white exterior a stronger outline and ties in with the home’s black accents.
At the dormer valley, our team built out the transition and installed an EPDM rubber membrane. Working on the roof and adjacent fascia together let us address that junction while both areas were open.
Rebuilt wood and flashing details
We replaced deteriorated fascia, subfascia, and corner trim, incorporating LP SmartSide trim into the restoration. Selected window and garage headers received the homeowner’s requested stacked profile in place of the previous crown molding.
The rebuilt headers included metal flashing above the trim. Adjacent siding was removed and reinstalled to incorporate those connections. We also replaced cracked siding at the front bump-out and rebuilt its transition board with flashing above it.
Soffit ventilation and bathroom exhaust
New louvered soffit vents went into properly sized openings beneath the roof overhangs. Enlarging the openings was part of the installation, rather than simply replacing the visible covers.
The roofing work also included rerouting a bathroom exhaust through the roof. That was a separate part of the work from the attic ventilation improvements.
Paint after the repairs
Exterior cleaning, preparation, priming, and painting followed the repair work. The finish selections paired Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior High Build for wood surfaces with Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior for the garage doors and rear garage entry door.
White trim and white garage doors kept the exterior consistent. A black rear garage entry door added a contrasting detail.
Cedar porch details and black shutters
The homeowner also chose a new look for the front porch. Cedar post wraps and a cedar-clad beam detail introduced visible wood grain, while black vinyl board-and-batten shutters complemented the darker roof.
These were appearance choices within the broader project. Together with the revised trim profiles, they changed the front elevation while retaining most of the existing siding.
Gutters after the finish work
The drainage package included 6-inch seamless aluminum gutters and 3-by-4-inch downspouts. Black gutters define the roof edges, with white downspouts along the white exterior.
Installing the gutters after the fascia repairs and painting allowed those surfaces to be repaired and finished before the new system went on.
A refreshed exterior with repairs underneath
The visible changes are easy to see: a Charcoal roof, crisp white trim, black shutters and gutters, and warm cedar at the entrance. Behind that appearance are replaced wood, rebuilt trim connections, and updated roof and ventilation details.
For homeowners planning similar work, the useful lesson is the sequence. Before covering a deteriorated area with paint or a new gutter, establish what needs repair and which surrounding details need attention at the same time.
Seeing deteriorating fascia or peeling trim around your roofline? Talk with The Exterior Zone about an evaluation and a clear plan for the work.
