The Project: New Roof, Gutters, and Vinyl Siding
Roofing: CertainTeed Landmark Pro, Color: Georgetown Gray
Siding: CertainTeed Monogram Vinyl Siding, Color: Sterling Gray
Location: Norwood, Massachusetts
The Result
This Norwood colonial got the full treatment. Rather than tackling one system at a time, the homeowners chose to replace their roof, gutters, and siding together, which is the smartest way to handle a home that needs work on multiple fronts. Everything gets tied in properly, the flashing and trim details line up the way they should, and you only live through the disruption once.
The finished home reads clean and classic. Sterling Gray siding gives the exterior a soft, timeless look that fits right in with the neighborhood, while the deep navy shutters and bright white window trim provide the contrast that keeps a light color from washing out. Georgetown Gray shingles on the roof pull the whole palette together, and the new gutter system carries water away cleanly from the roofline to the foundation.
Why These Products
CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Landmark Pro is a heavyweight architectural shingle with a dimensional profile that gives a roof depth and shadow lines instead of a flat, builder grade appearance. It is engineered to stand up to wind, and it carries algae resistant technology, which matters a great deal in a shaded, tree lined yard like this one. Georgetown Gray is one of the most requested colors in eastern Massachusetts for good reason. It works with nearly any siding color and never looks dated.
CertainTeed Monogram Vinyl Siding. Monogram is a premium vinyl panel built thicker and more rigid than standard siding, so it lays flatter against the wall and holds its line without the ripple you see on cheaper products. The cedar grain texture gives you the look of natural wood without the scraping, painting, and rot repair that comes with it. Color runs all the way through the panel, so scratches and scuffs do not show, and it is engineered to resist fading over the long haul.
New Gutter System. Gutters are the piece homeowners tend to overlook, and it is the one that quietly causes the most damage when it fails. Replacing them alongside the roof and siding means the entire water management system is new, correctly pitched, and properly integrated with the drip edge and fascia.
