Siding Types
Fiber cement, insulated vinyl and engineered wood compared.
How we approach siding types
Fiber cement, insulated vinyl and engineered wood compared. Everything on this page sits inside our broader siding work, and the standards there apply here.
What goes wrong behind siding
Most of the rot we open up is not a siding failure. It is a flashing detail at a window head, a kickout missing where a roof meets a wall, or a water-resistive barrier that was lapped the wrong way. Replacing the cladding without correcting those puts a new face on the same water path.
Fiber cement
James Hardie products hold up to Ohio freeze-thaw cycling better than most vinyl, and they carry a fire rating vinyl cannot. They are also heavier and far less forgiving of sloppy fastening and clearance. Gap at grade, gap at roof lines and correct fastener depth are not negotiable details.
What you get from us
- A documented inspection before anyone quotes anything
- A line-itemed written scope you can compare against other bids
- Permits pulled under our license, inspection coordinated
- 5-year workmanship warranty on the installation
- An honest answer when the work is not warranted
Related
- Siding Replacement – Full tear-off and re-clad with corrected flashing detail.
Siding Types quote
Free, documented, no obligation.
FAQ
Siding questions
Can siding be replaced in winter?
Vinyl becomes brittle in deep cold and expansion behavior changes, so we schedule around temperature. Fiber cement has more winter flexibility. We will tell you if your project should wait.
Do you replace the wrap underneath?
Yes. Siding replacement includes inspecting and correcting the water-resistive barrier and flashings. That is the part that actually keeps water out.
Get a straight answer on your roof
A free inspection, documented properly, with a written scope you can actually compare against other bids.