Revitalizing Home Integrity

We formulated a detailed plan to address the diverse renovation needs:

• Roof Replacement
  We conducted a thorough assessment, inside the living spaces, attic, and outside up-top, to determine the extent of roof damage. It was clear we needed to execute a complete roof replacement to ensure structural integrity and durability.
  
  
• Siding & Trim
  Replace damaged siding and trim to enhance the home’s exterior aesthetics. The existing siding was James Hardie, only 4 years old, and was damaged not due to hail, but due to debris hitting the house in extremely heavy wind. The debris caused marks & scratches insurance wanted to repair or repaint, but James Hardie has Color Plus Paint technology, so if you paint over their product, you lose the 15-year warranty, making it disadvantageous to repair. Therefore, we pushed back at insurance and were covered to completely replace the damaged siding.
  
  
• Gutter Replacement
  Install new gutters to effectively manage water runoff and protect the home’s foundation. We improved the downspouts from 2×3 to 3×4 oversized downspouts for better drainage. Learn more about the benefits of upgrading to oversized downspouts.
  
  
• Soffit and Fascia Restoration
  Restore soffit and fascia components to improve ventilation and enhance visual
  appeal.
  
  
• Attic Insulation
  Due to the windstorm damage, the blow-in attic insulation became wet and compromised, necessitating its removal–a step required on this project by the home insurance company. We included additional details for the insulation project:
  • Prep work with drop cloth/cover area with plastic to protect any surface from dust.
  • Remove existing blown-in loose fill insulation with a commercial gas-powered vacuum machine.
  • Remove fiberglass batts, haul all garbage bags, leftover debris, and dispose of it.
  • Clean and vacuum all existing loose fill insulation.
  • Install correct baffles at eaves and block with fiberglass insulation at the entire perimeter of the building.
  • Air seal any penetrations, plates, can lights, junction, and fixture boxes.
  • Lay down new fiberglass batt insulation paper faced down for a vapor barrier at the top of drywall.
  • Top it off with a combination of blown-in loose fiberglass insulation to bring it up to an energy code of R-60, a total of 20 inches. The insurance company approved only R-40 (builder grade), a less energy-efficient insulation, but we highly recommended an upgrade for better protection.
    
    
• Paint All Interior Surfaces as Part of Restoration
  Conduct a professional paint job on ceilings and walls to refresh the interior ambiance. We used Benjamin Moore products, prioritizing the highest quality paint.