Siding and exterior work

When should siding be replaced?

Cracked, warped, loose or faded siding is the visible sign. The more important signs are behind it: soft spots in the wall, staining inside around windows, or peeling paint on interior walls. Those mean water is already getting past the siding.

Which siding should I choose?

Vinyl is the most common choice here: affordable and low-maintenance. Wood and engineered wood look more traditional and need paint or stain over time. We install the siding you choose, and we will talk through the trade-offs honestly at the site visit.

Whichever you pick, the wrap, flashing and fastening underneath matter more to how long it lasts than the siding itself.

What is a rainscreen?

A rainscreen is a small air gap between the siding and the wall, usually made with vertical strapping. Any water that gets behind the siding can drain and the wall can dry. On exposed coastal walls it is often worth the extra step.

Can new siding make my house warmer?

It can, if we add rigid insulation over the sheathing before the new siding goes on. That reduces heat loss through the studs. It changes the trim details around windows and doors, so we plan it at the quote stage.

What affects the price of siding?

Wall area, the number of storeys, the number of windows and doors to trim around, the siding you choose, and how much sheathing repair the wall needs once the old siding is off. The quote lists sheathing repair separately, because it can’t be seen until the wall is open.