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The Siding Installation Process

The size of a home will play an important role in any type of home improvement project, but it’s a major factor in a siding project. The type of terrain, number of stories, and the size of your home will all impact the installation timeline. Our contractors will address all of these variables with you ahead of your final quote.

On average, a homeowner should anticipate a siding installation to take approximately 10 to 14 days. If the siding you choose requires painting, this can add three to four additional days to the project’s timeline. This type of lengthy timeframe will include the removal of any existing siding, preparation, adding the insulation, the installation of the new siding, and any final touches that are needed, such as trim work.

Preparing Your House for Siding InstallationLike any type of home renovation project, there are some ways you can prepare your home for siding installation.

• Tie back or trim shrubbery or trees near your home.
• Mow the grass short before the installation process begins. Short grass can make it much easier for our contractors to use a magnetic nail Finder and recover staples or nails that go astray during the installation process. Make sure you remove any gardening equipment, patio furniture, or potted plants.
• During removal and installation, the interior walls of a house will shake. Be sure to remove any valuables, shelves, or pictures that may be at risk of falling.
• A dumpster will be delivered to collect debris and old siding. Make sure that your driveway is clear to allow the contractors easier access to your house.
• We also recommend parking your vehicles away from the house to minimize the chance of them being damaged by any falling debris.
• For safety reasons, keep all pets and children away from the work area.
• Ahead of the installation process, it’s also important to discuss downspouts and shutters with one of our contractors. Ask if you should have these fixtures removed in advance, or if our workers will prep the area around doors and windows.

Siding Installation Steps

Before the new siding can be installed, the existing siding must be removed. During this process, our contractor and team will assess the walls beneath, looking for signs of rot and water damage.

• Wall Prep -The stability and appearance of your siding can depend on the integrity of the wall beneath it. Our contractors will repair and assess the walls so your siding will be correctly installed.
• Insulation – Once the old siding has been removed, one of our contractors will ensure your home is properly insulated.
• Installing the New Siding – The siding is now ready to be installed. If your siding requires paint, this can take three to four days to apply, once the siding has been installed.

Factors That Can Impact Siding Installation

Regardless of how well prepared you and your contractor are for a siding installation project, unforeseeable issues can be uncovered, or delays can occur. These issues can add additional costs and may extend the project’s timeline.

Some common siding obstacles include:

• Evidence of asbestos
• Rot
• Water damage
• Sheathing repair

While one of our contractors will thoroughly inspect a house’s exterior during the initial consultation, it can be very difficult to identify lurking problems before we have removed the existing siding. Asbestos, which is a very toxic and heat-resistant material, can be especially difficult to identify in siding. Once the old siding is removed, an installer may discover water damage or areas that need immediate repair. This can add to the cost of the siding project.

Sheathing Repair

Once we have begun a project, one of our contractors may find that the sheathing under the old siding has become damaged. The sheathing is rather inexpensive; however, it does require additional time to replace and install, which can also impact your budget.