West Bloomfield Siding Installation: Day 4 and Almost Finished
Our West Bloomfield siding project is almost finished, and after four days of work, the transformation is really starting to come together.
When we shared the first update from this project, most of the work was still behind the scenes. The first couple of days were focused heavily on preparation, including house wrap, wrapping the windows, installing J-channels, and getting the home ready for the new siding.
Now, the difference is easy to see.
The Ply Gem Wicker D4 siding is installed across most of the home, and we have pictures showing all four sides of the house. At this point, we expect to have the project completely wrapped up today.
From Prep Work to a Completely Different House
One of the things we enjoy most about siding projects is seeing the change happen as the job progresses.
On the first couple of days, the house can look like it is actually getting worse before it gets better. Old siding comes off, exterior details get exposed, and there is a lot of preparation that does not look particularly exciting in pictures.
That work matters, though.
Once the new siding starts going up, everything changes quickly. The clean horizontal lines of the Wicker D4 profile give the house a fresh appearance, and the warm color works extremely well with the existing architecture.
You can see more about the preparation work in our previous update, West Bloomfield Siding Project Underway: Wicker D4 Vinyl Siding and the Prep Work That Matters.
That post shows what went into getting the house ready before the siding installation really got moving.
Ply Gem Wicker D4 Is Coming Together Nicely
The homeowners chose Ply Gem Wicker D4 vinyl siding for this project.
Wicker is a warm, neutral color that gives the home a more updated appearance without being overly dramatic. The D4 profile also gives the exterior a traditional look that fits well with many homes throughout West Bloomfield and Oakland County.
As more of the siding goes up, you can really see how the color changes the overall appearance of the house.
This is also where the importance of looking at all four sides becomes obvious.
A siding project is not just about making the front of the house look good. The sides and rear of the home are just as important. When you stand back and look at the entire exterior, the new siding creates a much more consistent appearance from every angle.
That is why we wanted to share photos of all four sides as this project nears completion.
The Details Around the Windows Matter
One of the biggest areas we focused on during the preparation stage was the windows.
When you replace siding, the areas around windows need to be handled correctly. The siding needs to transition cleanly into the window trim, while the underlying weather protection needs to remain properly integrated.
Those details are not always obvious once the project is complete.
That is actually a good thing.
When a siding installation is finished, we want the homeowner to notice the clean lines and overall appearance of the house. They should not be noticing gaps, uneven transitions, or poorly finished areas around windows and doors.
The preparation we completed during the first few days gave us the foundation we needed to get these finished details right.
Not Every Siding Project Needs New Soffit, Fascia, and Gutters
One detail that makes this West Bloomfield project a little different from many of the siding jobs we complete is the scope.
We are not replacing the soffit, fascia, or gutters on this house.
That is somewhat unusual for us. We often recommend completing those components at the same time as a siding replacement when the existing materials are outdated, damaged, or tied directly into the siding.
In this case, though, the existing trim is separate from the siding system. It does not need to be removed or replaced for us to complete the siding installation properly.
That means the homeowners can focus their investment on the part of the exterior that actually needs to be updated.
We believe that is an important part of being a good contractor.
Not every house needs every possible upgrade.
Sometimes the right answer is a complete exterior renovation. Other times, a homeowner can replace one component and leave the rest alone. Our job is to look at the house, understand how everything is connected, and explain what actually makes sense.
For this project, leaving the existing soffit, fascia, and gutters in place was the right call.
Four Sides, One Finished Look
With the siding nearly complete, we can finally step back and see the entire project.
The front, sides, and rear all work together now. The Wicker D4 siding provides a consistent look across the home while the existing trim remains in place.
This is one of those projects where the finished result is not about one dramatic feature. It is about taking an existing house and making everything look cleaner, newer, and more intentional.
That is what good siding should do.
It should improve curb appeal, but it should also provide a durable exterior layer that protects the home from the weather.
Homes in West Bloomfield and throughout Southeast Michigan have to deal with plenty of weather. Heavy rain, snow, wind, summer heat, and Michigan’s constant freeze-thaw cycles all put stress on an exterior.
Proper preparation and installation matter because the siding is only one part of the overall exterior system.
Another West Bloomfield Project Near the Finish Line
We expect to finish this project today, which means the next update should be the finished product.
For now, these day-four photos give a good look at how much the home has changed since the first couple of days.
The early photos showed house wrap, window preparation, and J-channels.
Now, the majority of the home has its new Ply Gem Wicker D4 siding.
That is one of the best parts of doing this work. You get to watch the house change a little bit every day until suddenly the crew cleans up and the homeowner is looking at what feels like a completely different house.
Looking for Siding Installation in West Bloomfield?
If you are considering new siding for your West Bloomfield home, we would be happy to take a look at your house and talk through your options.
Level Up Improvement works throughout West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, and communities across Oakland County and Southeast Michigan. Our service area includes a wide range of Metro Detroit communities, including West Bloomfield and several surrounding Oakland County communities.
We install vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, and other exterior products depending on the home and the homeowner’s goals.
If your house needs a complete exterior transformation, we can help with that. If the siding is the only part that needs attention, we can help with that too.
The goal is simple: look at the house, figure out what it actually needs, and do the job right.
Contact Level Up Improvement to schedule a free estimate.
More Siding Projects From Level Up Improvement
If you are researching siding options or looking for examples of our work, take a look at some of our other siding projects and resources.
Our siding services page covers the siding options we offer and the communities we serve.
You can also see another Oakland County project in our article about Board and Batten Siding Installation in Bloomfield Hills. That project shows a very different siding style and demonstrates how much the right profile can change the appearance of a home.
For homeowners considering different siding materials, our article about James Hardie siding in Oakland County explains what makes fiber cement siding different and why it has become popular with homeowners throughout the area.
And if you are planning a larger exterior project, our service areas page shows the communities we serve throughout Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties.
Almost Done
There is not much left to do on this West Bloomfield home.
After four days, the siding is nearly complete, the house has a completely different appearance, and the finished result is coming together exactly how we hoped it would.
We should have the final details wrapped up today.
Once the last pieces are installed and everything is cleaned up, we will have another finished project to add to the list.
For now, we will let the pictures do the talking.
