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When a new house is being built, new siding is installed over wood wall sheathing which is wrapped with special foam insulation and a barrier for moisture prevention. On older houses, old metal siding, or vinyl siding must be removed before new siding can be installed. However, if the house has existing wood siding, new vinyl siding can be installed over it in some cases. Installing new vinyl siding over existing wood siding requires quite a bit of preparation.
If a siding installation contractor is considering installing vinyl siding over existing wood siding, they will check to see that the wood siding is in great shape. The wood cannot show any signs of rot, mildew or mold. Also, the wood siding must be securely fastened to the wall sheathing or studs. If there are bad boards, they must be replaced. All door and window trim must be removed. A qualified siding installation pro will be able to remove existing siding before installing the new siding on your home. If your home has wood siding that is in great shape, the expert may be able to install the new siding over the old.
In most cases you will need to remove old siding before installing new siding on your home. For example, if you have old vinyl or metal siding on your home it will need to be removed before you install new siding. However, if your home has wood siding that is in excellent condition, you may not need to remove it before installing new vinyl siding.
If you want to install vinyl siding over your current wood siding there are some steps to take for preparation. First, check that the wood is in top condition. It can show no signs of mold, mildew, or insect infestation. If there are bad boards in the siding, those must be replaced. Check to see if the wood siding is securely fastened to the studs or wood sheathing. Remove all door and window trim. If the wood siding is beveled or lapped, you will need to install furring strips covered with rigid foam board to provide a level surface on which to install the new siding. A siding installation pro can help you decide whether you need to remove the old siding before installing new.
When you are getting ready to have new siding installed on your home, leave time for plenty of preparation. Start by removing all the shutters, fixtures and downspouts. Remove any caulking around windows and doors. You’ll want to tie shrubbery and trees back if they are planted close to the house so they will not be damaged in the siding installation process. Install aluminum flashing below, on the sides of, and above any area where water could get in. To create a flat surface on which to install the new siding, install furring strips. Some building codes require applying a weather-resistant barrier over the sheathing.
If you do not have much experience with siding installation and preparing a house for an installation, it may make sense to bring in a pro. A pro will know how to protect your home during the installation process. Most importantly, a siding pro will be able to carry out the installation efficiently, on time, and correctly which can save you potentially costly headaches down the line.
When you are ready to update the look of your home, you may be deciding whether it is cheaper to paint the house, or have siding installed. Both painting and siding installation represent significant investments in terms of time and money. Both painting side installing siding substantially impact the look of a home and can increase its curb appeal. There are costs associated with each option that may or may not be worth the expense in the long run. The short term simple answer is that painting a house is cheaper than installing siding. If you invest in high quality paint and the paint is applied correctly, a freshly painted house can look great and provide protection from weather damage for several years. You can choose from a seemingly limitless array of colors and tints to create the best look for your home. If you choose to paint your home the job will be time consuming (starting with extensive prep work) if you do it yourself. Hiring a contractor will add to the expense.
Having siding installed is more expensive than painting. However, siding lasts longer than paint. Many siding materials are more durable than paint and require less maintenance. If you are undecided about whether to paint or install siding, consult a pro before making the big investment.
If you are trying to figure out how much siding your home will require, some pros recommend using a standard formula. You can find out how many squares of siding your installation project will need by measuring the width and height of each wall in feet. After you have done this, multiply the width by the height. Take this number and divide it by 100. The final figure should be an approximate number of squares needed for each wall. If you are taking on a siding installation for your home, it may make sense to hire a pro.
A pro will have the experience and know how to order the right amount of any of the many siding materials. Siding materials vary in expense, but they all represent an investment. Hiring a pro could save you time and expense starting with the early step of estimating the number of squares of siding your siding installation will require.
Recent reviews for Benton Harbor siding installation contractors
Levar was very hardworking and well priced but unfortunately I think he underestimated the time it would take to complete our project. Despite having paid him in full, he has not returned to finish our project. Sadly, I think the quality of his work woul...
They never finished work paid for. Will not answer text messages or phone messages. Going to court
I hired Contemporary Designs and Development to install carpet, laminate, ceramic in two bathrooms, and a ceramic shower. After MULTIPLE delays the project that was supposed to take 1 week took over a month AND STILL WAS NEVER COMPLETED. The work that was...
We hired this company to remodel our shower/bathroom floors. After two months, it is still not completed. After numerous no shows, crappy workmanship and a leaking shower, and shut off communication with the company, we have had to rehire and restart ag...
Lisa Smith , they where prompt and worked hard and did a very very exquisitely done thanks again. Will call you again in the future
did a nice job , pulled out old concrete pad that was bad and put down new concrete looks great.
Phil and the team from Home Improvement Solutions, LLC, completely remodeled my kitchen last fall. The project was a full gut job, that included reconfiguring the layout of he kitchen to make more efficient use of space and bring the room up to date. Ph...
Very professional work was above and beyond what we expected very personable and friends very pleased with his work would recommend to anyone
Phil did some complicated repair work to the outside of our house. It involved correcting a drainage problem that had caused the support structure to deteriorate badly. He diagnosed the underlying cause of the problem and developed a VERY cost effective s...
Who do you call when it is Saturday night and your sump pump has died and your basement is flooded? Phil Blakeman - that's who! Not only does Phil help his customers in an emergency (my sump pump was replaced that same evening) - but he has done conside...
Philip did some roof repair on my mother's home. Not only was the work exceptional, but he kept me in the loop as well, sending pictures of work needing to be done, and sending photos of the completed work. I live out of state and own the home my mother l...
