What We’ve Done
A look at the projects we’ve curated and the roofing and home exterior work that has impressed us most in the community.
Orientation: What Qualifies as Remarkable Work
When we curate recommendations for our community, we look for work that goes beyond the minimum. In roofing and home exterior services, that means projects completed to current building code standards, with attention to detail in material selection and installation technique. We’ve tracked dozens of residential projects over the years—some completed recently, others going back several seasons—and a few patterns emerge consistently among the work that holds up best.
The projects featured here represent residential roof replacements, gutter installations, and siding work that met our evaluation criteria: proper permitting and inspection, use of quality materials, and installation methods that align with industry best practices. Many of these homeowners remain in their houses and report long-term satisfaction with the work performed.
The Detail: What Sets Quality Work Apart
Roofing projects highlighted here were completed in line with the roof assembly requirements outlined in the International Residential Code, the model code most local building departments reference. This covers everything from underlayment and ice-water shielding to ventilation, wind rating, and fire classification—details that homeowners rarely see but that determine how a roof performs over decades.
We’ve noticed that contractors who approach roofing and siding work as part of a broader home protection strategy—rather than as cosmetic-only upgrades—tend to deliver results that last. Gutter installation done with proper slope and material grade, roof shingles installed with appropriate nailing patterns, vinyl siding secured according to manufacturer specification: these aren’t flashy details, but they compound into durability. The homes we’ve observed with the fewest callbacks and repairs tend to be the ones where the contractor invested in getting the fundamentals right.
Storm damage repair is another category where we’ve seen remarkable variance. The best work we’ve documented includes not just the repair itself, but also consultation on preventative upgrades—reinforced nailing patterns, edge protection, and deck sealing—that help the home weather future storms better. It reflects a customer-first mindset that goes beyond the scope of the immediate job.
Next Step: What to Look For in Your Own Project
If you’re considering roofing, gutter, or siding work, the lessons from these projects are straightforward. Ask your contractor whether they’re familiar with the International Residential Code requirements for your type of work. Request references from homes completed in the past 5–10 years, and follow up—call those homeowners and ask if they’d hire the same contractor again.
Quality home exterior work is an investment that pays dividends in home protection and longevity. The projects highlighted here represent the standard we think every homeowner deserves.