Siding, Roofing, Windows & Decks in DuPont, WA

Three of every four single-family homes in DuPont were built in 2000 or later, Pierce County assessor records show. For homes this new, the exterior question is rarely rotted original wood. It is builder-grade siding, roofing and windows reaching their first replacement, plus decks that were never built for the long rainy season. Builders Service Company is an exterior contractor that replaces siding, roofing and windows and builds decks on homes like these. The sections below cover what the records show about local houses and what that means for each project, so you can plan before a free in-home consultation.

Homes in DuPont: what’s on them now

Census data puts the median year built for the city’s 3,948 housing units at 2002. Of those units, 62% date from 2000 or later, 24% from 1980 to 1999, 8% from 1950 to 1979 and 6% from before 1950. Pierce County assessor records for the 2,383 single-family homes skew newer still: 76% were built in 2000 or later, the median year is 2003 and the median size is 2,124 square feet.

Hoffman Hill shows the pattern. Its 287 homes have a median build year of 2008.

The housing mix is 70% detached homes, 14% attached homes and 16% apartments, with no mobile homes.

On houses from 2000 and later, the usual picture is builder-grade vinyl or fiber cement siding coming due for its first repaint or replacement, along with builder-grade windows. Homes from 1980 to 1999 belong to the era of composite and hardboard siding, including LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure, and first-generation vinyl windows. Only 4% of single-family homes were built between 1985 and 1996, when LP siding was common, so that problem touches a small share of local houses. Assessor records rate none of the single-family homes in fair or worse condition.

Building permits for exterior work here are issued by the City of DuPont.

Siding in DuPont

Pierce County assessor records list vinyl as the siding on 77% of single-family homes in DuPont, and 87% of those homes have two or more stories. Tall walls on a house with a median 2,124 square feet add up to a large wall area, and the job calls for proper staging, not just ladders.

We usually recommend three siding types, and the best fit for your home is settled during the free in-home consultation:

• Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option, and a practical choice when you are covering a big two-story wall area.
• The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our exclusive insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest. Its composite panels are built for water resistance through long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew.
• Metal siding is a durable option that suits a long-term upgrade.

None of the three is wood, so none of them will rot. Stacked stone or stone veneer can be added as an accent at entries, columns or a base course.

The median home value here is about $585,000, roughly 10% above the Pierce County median. On homes at that level, owners more often choose the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal siding over vinyl.

The city is a master-planned community with HOA design rules, so check your association’s requirements for colors and materials before you decide. The Evergreen Shield Siding System comes in 20 built-in, fade-resistant colors that resist chipping, peeling and fading, which makes it easier to match an approved scheme without ever repainting.

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Roofing in DuPont

DuPont sits in the South Sound, where rain runs heavier than in the central Sound and moss on roofs is common. That makes the details under and around the roofing as important as the roofing itself: attic ventilation that keeps the deck dry, underlayment and flashing that stop water at valleys, walls and roof edges, and gutters that keep water moving off the house.

Pierce County assessor records show no metal, wood shake or tile roofs on the city’s single-family homes. We give two roofing options equal weight:

• Asphalt shingle roofing, available in a range of colors and profiles to suit the look of your home.
• EDCO metal roofing, a metal option for owners who want a different look from the roofs around them.

Wildfire risk here is rated Moderate, at the 63rd percentile statewide, so rain and moss drive most of the roofing decisions we talk through with homeowners.

Every roof replacement follows the same steps:

• A thorough roof inspection before work begins
• Removal of the old roofing and preparation of the roof deck
• Proper underlayment and moisture barrier installation
• Ventilation planning and secure shingle or panel placement
• Careful flashing and edge detailing to prevent leaks

If you are seeing curling or missing shingles, granule loss, repeated leaks or water stains, or moss spreading across the roof, those are signs to have it looked at before damage reaches the interior.

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Windows in DuPont

Most homes in DuPont came with builder-grade windows, and homes from the 1980s and 1990s often have first-generation vinyl frames with seals that are starting to fail. Either way, replacement is usually about comfort, condensation between panes and windows that no longer open smoothly.

Census data shows 43% of homes here heat with electricity and 54% with gas. Where electric heat is common, efficient windows pay back more on your heating bill. Electric service comes from PSE, so check with PSE for current programs before you start.

We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows, and Builders Service Company is the exclusive provider of Preservation 9000 windows in Washington. Styles include:

• Double-hung and slider windows
• Casement, awning and hopper windows
• Picture, garden, bay and bow windows
• Custom shapes

Pierce County assessor records show 87% of single-family homes in the city have two or more stories. On upper floors, sliders and casements are the practical choice: they open and clean easily from inside. In kitchens and bathrooms, casement, awning or hopper windows give you ventilation where you need it most.

Our installers measure each opening, remove the old units and seal the new windows into place, then clean up before they leave.

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Decks in DuPont

Pierce County assessor records show 23% of single-family homes in DuPont have a deck, and the median deck is 220 square feet. That leaves plenty of homes with room to add one, and plenty of existing decks that are ready for new boards or a larger layout.

The South Sound’s heavier rain and moss shape the material choice. We build with three materials:

• Composite decking resists rot and needs no staining, a good fit for shaded or damp yards.
• Vinyl decking also stands up to moisture without sealing.
• Wood decking gives a natural look at a lower starting cost, with regular sealing to keep it sound.

Whatever the material, we plan for drainage and a slip-resistant surface, since boards stay wet for long stretches here.

Census data shows 62% of homes in the city are owner-occupied, and long-term owners are the ones most likely to invest in outdoor space they will use for years.

Every deck follows the same process: a consultation about how you want to use the space, a custom design that fits your home, construction, and a final inspection and site cleanup.

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Get a free in-home consultation

Builders Service Company serves DuPont from our Tacoma office. Schedule a free in-home consultation or call 253-777-0866 to talk through your siding, roofing, window or deck project. Your work carries our lifetime warranty, we offer discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders, and financing is available.