What Sits Under the Shingles and Siding
Most of the damage we find on country homes is hidden. Water that slips past a worn flashing or a cracked siding seam soaks into plywood and framing long before a stain shows up inside. During an inspection we look for:
- Soft or delaminated roof decking that flexes underfoot or sags between rafters
- Fascia boards and rafter tails darkened or crumbling where gutters overflowed
- Swollen sheathing behind siding near doors, windows and the bottom course
- Porch posts, beams and ceilings that have taken years of wind-driven rain
We photograph what we see so you can judge it for yourself rather than taking our word for it.
Roofing, Siding and Structure Planned Together
When decking needs replacing, it is far cheaper to do it while the old roof is off than to come back later. The same goes for sheathing behind siding. We sequence the job so structural repairs happen first, then the weather barrier, then the finish layer. That might mean replacing a few sheets of plywood during a roof replacement in Algoma, or rebuilding a run of fascia before new gutters are hung. You get one plan, one schedule and a clear list of which line items are repairs and which are upgrades.
Materials Suited to Open, Exposed Lots
Homes set back on open land catch more wind than houses tucked into a subdivision. For those properties we often suggest architectural shingles or metal roofing, fiber cement or heavier vinyl siding, and sealed trim details that keep rain from working in sideways. If you are weighing options, our Pontotoc County exterior solutions page covers what we install across the county.
How a Project Moves From Inspection to Cleanup
- Free inspection of roof, walls, trim and porch
- Written estimate separating structural repair from finish work
- Material selection and scheduling around the weather
- Tear-off, repair, installation and a magnetic sweep for nails
- Final walk-through with you before we call it done
Common Questions
Can you tell how much rotted wood there is before the job starts?
We can estimate it from the inspection, soft spots and staining, but some damage only shows once old materials come off. Our estimates list a per-sheet or per-foot price for extra decking or trim so there are no surprises about how it will be billed.
Is it worth doing the roof and siding at the same time?
Often, yes. Doing both lets us tie flashing, drip edge and trim together properly and avoids paying for setup twice. If the budget only allows one, we will tell you which is more urgent based on what we find.
Do you handle porch repairs as part of exterior work?
Yes. Rotted porch posts, beams, ceilings and decking are common on older rural homes, and we can repair or rebuild them alongside roofing or siding so the whole front of the house is sound.
What does an exterior project in Algoma cost?
It depends on the size of the home, the materials chosen and how much hidden repair is needed. We provide a free, itemized estimate after looking at the house in person.