Starting a house siding project may feel like a daunting task, but siding is vital in protecting the exterior of your home against the environmental elements as well as creating beautiful aesthetics and curb appeal. Whether you are looking to install siding on a new build or remove and replace your current siding, we can help get you started. In this blog, we will give you a step-by-step guide on starting a house siding project, with tips and suggestions along the way.

Getting Started on a House Siding Project

Once you’ve reviewed siding options and reached out to an exterior remodeler, you’ll enter into a consultation to talk about your home, your needs, and your budget. From there, we can dive deeper into your individual needs for exterior home protection. Consider the following:

• Weather Protection: Protects your home against the natural elements such as rain, snow, hail, and intense sun.
• Aesthetics: Creates a beautiful, clean look to your home, increasing its value.
• Pest Protection: Helps keep insects and rodents from sneaking into your home.
• Energy Efficiency: Puts less strain on your HVAC system by keeping unwanted heat and cold out of your home.

Selecting Your Siding Type

Once we have lined out your goals, it is time to get started on selecting what siding works best for your needs. If you are opting for removal of current siding, this is a great time to discuss what worked and what did not work for your home so we can find the type of siding that best aligns with your new needs. We offer many types of siding that vary in material, aesthetic, and cost.

• Vinyl Siding: Customizable, low-cost, and requires little to no maintenance after installation. It will do the job when protecting your home but can be fragile to harsh actions such as power washing and missed basketball net throws.
• Wood Clapboards: Timeless design offering beautiful stain colors but requires some upkeep.
• Fiber Cement Siding: Very weather resistant and does not warp or rot over time. Does not require much upkeep due to high durability.

At Patriot Contracting, we highly recommend James Hardie fiber cement siding. With industry-leading durability and quality, it will do the job of protecting your home against all New England weather. We are proud to be a James Hardie Contractor Alliance Elite Preferred contractor and stand behind its performance, aesthetic, and design flexibility.

Home Siding Project in Full Swing

After you have selected your siding of choice, we will get started on a design plan, giving you an idea of what your home will look like once it is complete. Once finalized, a construction start date will be set, and then contractors will be dispatched to start the work. Once work has been completed, your project planner will review the work with you and answer any questions you might have. Then it’s time to enjoy your new exterior!

If you are interested in starting services with Patriot Contracting, we’d love to talk to you. You can reach us at (508) 969-1330, use our Contact Page, or jump right in and fill out a quote. Want to learn more about our other services? Aside from house siding, we offer professional roof services, door and window services, and deck contractor services. Check out our gallery to see our work.