House Siding
House Siding
At Old Colony, we understand that the exterior of your home is not only a reflection of your style but also a crucial component in protecting your property from the elements. Our expert siding repair and replacement services ensure that your home remains sturdy and aesthetically pleasing. Whether you’re dealing with rotting, warping, or fading siding, our team is ready to restore its integrity and beauty.
By choosing to re-side your home, you improve not only its curb appeal but also its energy efficiency. Quality siding can reduce energy costs by providing better insulation and preventing drafts, ultimately enhancing the comfort of your living space.
Our Siding Services Include:
- Siding Repair & Replacement
- Siding Installation
- Cedar Siding
- James Hardie Cement Board Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Personal Consultations And FREE Estimates
- And more!
When you trust Old Colony for your siding needs, you’re opting for quality craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service. Our experienced professionals work closely with you to select the best materials and styles that suit your vision and budget. We take pride in delivering expert installations that stand the test of time, ensuring you enjoy all the benefits of a beautifully sided home. With our commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail, you can have peace of mind knowing that your property is in good hands. Let Old Colony transform your home with our top-notch siding solutions, and enjoy a lasting investment that elevates both the look and value of your property.
Siding Materials
There have been many choices of materials over the years to side a house. Some have lasted as viable products, such as, cedar, vinyl, and cement-board siding. Some have not, such as, Masonite, aluminum, and asbestos. Old Colony recognizes the past products and the proper removal procedures as well as the current and new products and the proper installation methods put forth by manufacturer specified installation requirements.
Western Red Cedar is free of pitch and resin, which means it takes to stains, oils and finishes exceptionally well. From the instantly-recognizable scent to the rich, warm color to the characteristic durability and insulating properties, there is no substitute for real Western Red Cedar. The flexibility of cedar as a siding material gives you an abundance of options to get the look you want. Western Red Cedar is quite easy to work with, is naturally rot resistant, and the cellular structure makes cedar a natural thermal and sound insulator.
Cedar Siding Advantages
- Unprecedented natural beauty: probably #1 one reason people choose this material.
- Rather inexpensive: when you compare it to other wood options, sometimes more, but when you compare it to fiber cement, a bit less.
- Beauty + a moderate expense = a decent ROI: typically, other wood siding options definitely don’t have the ROI that cedar shake routinely has (nearly 80%!!!).
- Durability: it resists rot and insects better than most other wood sidings
- Insulation: will definitely keep the heat in and the cold out when installed properly and remains maintained.
Cedar Siding Disadvantages
- Maintenance: set a timer and have it refinished every 10 years or so.
- Untreated or poorly maintained wood will burn rather quickly, be prone to insects, moisture leak, rot, etc.
- Repairs: while they’re possible, time does age wood, and matching layered styles present a challenge.
James Hardie cement board siding dominates the market in replacement siding for good reason. With a 30-year warranty and a product that has decades of consistent performance, it is the gold standard in siding replacement unless vinyl siding is preferred due to its economical pricing. Hardie has many styles both horizontal and vertical, as well as board and batten and other stylish looks.
James Hardie Lap Siding
James Hardie Board & Batten
James Hardie Combo
James Hardie Siding Advantages
- Outstanding durability
Hardie Board siding withstands the elements with ease. It keeps looking amazing and performing its job of protecting your home in spite of its direct contact with the elements 24/7. It withstands rain, hail, high winds, storms, snow, ice, harsh humidity, and temperature changes. It resists moisture penetration, saving homeowners the hassles involved in repairs due to rotting, swelling, or warping. - Eye-catching curb appeal
Hardie Board siding is beautiful and gives your home pleasing aesthetics with its variety of styles and colors. It makes your home stand out and can even look like wood siding, but it’s not, so you don’t have to be burdened with the high maintenance wood requires. - Resists pests
Hardie Board siding resists pests including termites and carpenter ants. It’s also woodpecker resistant, so you don’t have to worry about the hassles of repairing termite or woodpecker damage. - Unmatched warranty
James Hardie fiber cement siding gives homeowners a 30-year non-prorated warranty that is transferable. Other siding companies may decrease their warranty coverage on their siding products as the years after installation increase, but not the James Hardie company. And that’s a significant perk for homeowners. Additionally, James Hardie’s ColorPlus Technology is warrantied against peeling, chipping, and cracking for 15 years—including labor and materials. - Highly customizable
The multiple styles of Hardie Board siding give you plenty of options from which to choose. Match your home’s architectural style and your personal preferences with your choice of Hardie Board siding styles. Create the look you love with the perfect color selection of James Hardie siding. - Fire resistant
Fiber cement siding won’t contribute to a fire because it isn’t combustible. Other siding products like wood will actually fuel a fire. But Hardie Board siding gives you and your family the added protection to give you peace of mind about your safety in case of a fire. - Environmentally friendly
James Hardie siding is the greenest siding brand in the industry because of its makeup and the James Hardie Company’s sustainable practices. - Low maintenance
Hardie Board siding requires almost no maintenance year-round. Simply take your garden hose and a medium bristle nylon brush to clean it twice a year.
James Hardie Siding Disadvantages
- Initial investment
There are so many pros, it offsets the con for this siding material: the initial cost. Hardie Board siding is a greater financial investment than vinyl siding, but it lasts longer too. So, as you consider this aspect of your decision, realize you will enjoy this outstanding siding for up to 50 years. This investment also boosts your resale value and gives you one of the highest returns on investment (ROI) in the remodeling industry. - Longer installation process
The heavy weight of Hardie Board siding makes it more challenging to handle than other siding materials, so it is more difficult to install. Installation should only be done by James Hardie trained professionals to ensure the warranty stays intact. - Possible repainting after 15 years
There is some maintenance needed on Hardie Board siding after approximately 15 years. The ColorPlus Technology warranty covers your siding’s color for 15 years, and then you may need to repaint it.
Just like cement board, vinyl siding offers a number of different styles.
Vinyl Siding Advantages
- No Painting Required
Hate painting? Vinyl siding may be a dream come true. Most other siding materials require some form of stain or color layer, but vinyl siding is purchased with the color actually baked-in, making it impossible to scratch or strip off. - Inexpensive
Compared to other materials, vinyl siding is relatively inexpensive. If you like the look of slate or wood, you can purchase the look-alike vinyl version for a fraction of the cost of the genuine material. - Easy Installation
Installation of vinyl siding is relatively simple many homeowners choose to install it themselves. However, it is always recommended to seek professional help and advice before tackling this endeavor. Most homeowners seek a contractor simply for their expertise. Proper installation means less likelihood that the siding will expand or crack over time, leading to bigger and more expensive maintenance issues. Construction warranties may be voided by faulty or improper installation, so be sure to do your research and seek professional help if needed. - Durability and Lifespan
Vinyl siding is often seen as virtually indestructible. It can withstand harsh elements and wild wind gusts up to 110 mph. In the case where a rock flies from your lawnmower and pierces the siding, you can replace the plank fairly easily and cheaply. Most manufacturers boast a lifespan for vinyl siding of up to 30 years. - Low Maintenance
Because there isn’t any paint to scrape or peel, the vinyl surface is incredibly easy to clean. The occasional debris, bugs, cobwebs, or mud can be removed fairly easily when sprayed with your water hose. Never use a power washer on your vinyl siding, as this could cause serious havoc if the water enters your home through cracks around the siding or exacerbate minor tears in the crevices. - Efficiency
Vinyl is an excellent insulator for your home and may reduce your utility costs by aiding in temperature regulation. By assisting your HVAC and home systems, your vinyl siding can take some of the burden off of your central systems and help them to run smoother and longer, thus potentially lengthening the lifespan of your appliances.
Vinyl Siding Disadvantages
- Maintenance Issues
Even though vinyl can withstand many harsh conditions, it can have some maintenance issues down the road that should be on your radar. Vinyl may bend and crack if it’s under a great amount of pressure or was installed incorrectly. If initially nailed too tight, it may expand and bulge or warp over time. If a plank is torn or cracked, it cannot be patched – the entire piece must be replaced to prevent further damage and to block water from entering your home. - Color Fading
Vinyl siding can’t chip or scratch – but it will fade. While vinyl siding holds a manufacturer’s claim to last up to 30 years before it begins to deteriorate, it still may require replacement within 10-15 years in some climates. If your home is exposed to high heat and intense sun rays, your vinyl siding may begin to fade in color within the first 10 years. You might consider painting the vinyl to help revive the vibrancy of the color in the short-term, but the paint will inevitably chip and peel over time until you replace the vinyl. - Moisture Problems
Vinyl siding can pose serious moisture risks. Usually, vinyl siding is installed over styrene insulation board. This can cause water vapor to become trapped in the cavity of the wall without an escape route. Vinyl siding should be properly caulked to block water from entering the wall cavity through cracks and crevices. Moisture seeping into your home can damage the wood foundation and potentially lead to mold, mildew, rot, and termite infestation. - Lowers Your Home’s Value
Even though vinyl siding has a lower upfront cost than other siding types, it may decrease your home’s value since many buyers tend to view it as inferior to real wood or other materials. It could potentially result in lower offers if and when you decide to sell your home later. - Less Eco-Friendly
Because vinyl siding is essentially plastic and made up of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), it is not seen as eco-friendly. The process to manufacture vinyl siding releases greenhouse gases and carcinogens such as dioxin, and it requires hefty amounts of electricity to produce. Most recycling plants do not accept PVC products because they are both challenging and expensive to recycle.
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Old Colony takes time with its clients to make sure all aspects of the siding project are understood. We then set up a time frame (weather dependent) on when the job will be started and completed. Old Colony is known for unfettered communication and honest, high-quality work. Pictures are taken and sent to the homeowner real time as the project is going on and anything unforeseen is discussed with the homeowner as such a situation comes up. We will never cover over a problem area.
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