A roof replacement can be the start of something much bigger, especially when an older home is ready for a full exterior refresh.
For one Oakdale homeowner, Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors combined roofing, siding, trim, soffits, fascia, and gutters to give the home a more polished look and solve several long-standing exterior issues.
A Returning Client With a Bigger Vision
This Oakdale homeowner had already worked with Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors on a previous roof replacement. When she was ready to update the rest of the exterior, she knew she wanted to work with the same team again.
Her goal this time was not simply to replace aging materials. The exterior felt dated, and she wanted the house to have more character and visual interest. Most importantly, she wanted to feel excited about her home again.
She already had a few ideas in mind, including a lighter blue siding color and added detail in the peaks. From there, Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors helped turn those ideas into a complete exterior design that felt cohesive from top to bottom.
Using 3D Design to Bring the Exterior Together
Choosing siding is one decision. Choosing siding, roofing, trim, accents, soffits, and gutters that all work together is a little more complicated.
To make that process easier, Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors used HOVER 3D modeling to show the homeowner how different design concepts would look on her actual house. That gave her a much clearer sense of the finished result before installation began.
The final palette included:
- Mastic Carvedwood vinyl siding in English Wedgewood
- Mastic Cedar Discovery Perfection shake in the home’s peaks
- White trim, soffits, fascia, and gutters
- CertainTeed Landmark PRO roofing in Max Def Moire Black
The Cedar Discovery shake added just enough texture to highlight the peaks, while the blue siding and crisp white details gave the home a brighter, more finished appearance.
Homeowners considering their own update can learn more about Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors’ siding replacement services or try the siding visualizer to start exploring different colors and styles.
Addressing a History of Rotted Trim
A good exterior project should improve the way a home looks, but it should also address the issues that have caused problems in the past.
This homeowner had previously dealt with rotted trim around her windows and doors. Rather than covering wood trim with aluminum again, Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors recommended AZEK PVC trim.
Because AZEK is made from cellular PVC, it is designed to resist moisture and rot. That made it a practical choice for a homeowner who had already experienced repeated deterioration in those areas. You can learn more about the material through AZEK Exteriors.
It was a more premium trim option, but in this case, it directly addressed one of the homeowner’s biggest concerns.
Solving an Unexpected Bee Problem
The project also gave Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors a chance to solve an unusual issue that had been bothering the homeowner: bees were getting inside the house through a void in the existing siding system.
Once the old materials were removed and the problem area was accessible, the team was able to identify the opening and seal it properly.
It is a good example of why exterior replacement projects are not always purely cosmetic. Removing old siding can reveal gaps, damaged materials, or other conditions that were difficult to see from the surface. When those issues come up, having a team that knows how the exterior systems work together becomes especially valuable.
Coordinating the Project With a Separate Window Contractor
Another challenge had less to do with the house itself and more to do with timing.
The homeowner had hired another contractor to replace her windows at the same time the exterior work was taking place. Because windows, siding, and exterior trim all meet at the same openings, the projects needed to be carefully coordinated.
Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors worked around the separate window installation so both scopes could move forward in tandem. That coordination helped keep the work moving while also making sure the new siding and AZEK trim could be finished properly around the new windows.
For homeowners planning several exterior upgrades at once, this kind of coordination matters. Roofing, siding, windows, trim, and gutters may be separate products, but they all need to function together once the project is complete.
You can see more examples of how Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors handles multi-part exterior projects in the project profile gallery.
A Finished Exterior With More Character and Better Protection
By the end of the project, the home looked completely refreshed without losing the approachable, classic character the homeowner wanted.
The transformation brought together:
- A darker architectural shingle roof
- Soft blue siding
- Textured shake accents in the peaks
- Bright white exterior details
- Moisture-resistant PVC trim
- A new seamless gutter system
Just as importantly, the project addressed practical concerns beneath the surface. The new trim helped eliminate worries about recurring rot, the siding work resolved the opening that had allowed bees inside, and the different exterior components were coordinated as one complete system.
The homeowner was happy enough with the experience that she has since referred several friends and family members to Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors.
Have a Similar Exterior Project in Mind?
If your home needs more than one exterior update, you do not necessarily need to tackle each problem in isolation. A thoughtful plan can bring roofing, siding, trim, gutters, and other improvements together so the finished project looks better and performs better as a whole.
Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors is a family-owned and operated company focused on clear communication, thoughtful recommendations, and helping homeowners understand their options before work begins. You can learn about our team and the approach behind The Wright Way.
If you are planning a roof replacement, siding update, or larger exterior transformation in Oakdale or the surrounding Minneapolis metro, contact Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors online to request a free quote.
