Siding, Roofing, Windows & Decks in Ocean Shores, WA

Nearly half the homes in Ocean Shores, 45%, were built in 2000 or later, and every one of them takes salt spray and wind-driven rain straight off the Pacific. That pairing shapes most exterior decisions here: builder-grade materials coming due for their first replacement, on a coastline that tests every seam, flashing and fastener. Builders Service Company is an exterior contractor serving homeowners across Grays Harbor County with siding, roofing, window and deck replacement. Below you’ll find what is typical on local homes, which materials we usually recommend for these conditions, and what to ask before you start. Every project begins with a free in-home consultation at your house.

Homes in Ocean Shores: what’s on them now

Census data shows a median year built of 1997 across the city’s 5,798 housing units. The mix leans newer: 45% of homes date from 2000 or later, 29% from 1980 to 1999, 23% from 1950 to 1979 and 3% from before 1950. Most are single-family houses. 81% are detached, 6% are attached, 9% are in apartment buildings and 4% are mobile homes.

What sits on the walls and in the window openings today depends on the decade:

• 2000 or later: fiber cement or builder-grade vinyl siding reaching its first repaint or replacement, with builder-grade windows.
• 1980 to 1999: the era of composite and hardboard siding, including LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure, along with first-generation vinyl windows.
• 1950 to 1979: cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingle siding with aluminum or early vinyl windows. Asbestos-cement shingles may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal.
• Before 1950: a small group of homes likely to have original wood lap siding, possible lead paint and single-pane or early windows.

Owners live in 83% of local homes, a sign of long-term owners who invest in their exteriors.

Permits for work inside city limits are issued by the City of Ocean Shores.

Siding in Ocean Shores

Salt spray and wind-driven rain decide how siding performs here. Rain pushed sideways into lap joints is what breaks down the hardboard and LP panels on many homes from the 1980s and 1990s, so we pair any new siding with rainscreen detailing that lets the wall behind it drain and dry.

These are the siding types we usually recommend, and none of them is wood:

• Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option, and it is a good match for salt air. It suits large wall areas and tighter budgets.
• The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our exclusive insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest climate. Its composite panels are built for water resistance through long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew. An insulating graphite membrane gives it a thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding.
• Metal siding is a durable choice for owners who want a premium exterior.
• Stacked stone and stone veneer add accents at entries, columns, chimneys or a wainscot along the base of the wall, used together with any of the siding above.

Heating costs tip the balance for many owners. Census data shows 76% of homes heat with electricity and 12% with propane, and the payback from insulated siding is larger where heating is costly. Values matter too: the median home is worth about $385,000, 4% above the Grays Harbor County median, and owners at that level often choose the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal.

The right material for your walls is something we settle together at the free in-home consultation, after looking at the house, the exposure and your budget.

Read more about siding replacement in Ocean Shores.

Roofing in Ocean Shores

Very high rainfall and winter storms keep a coastal roof working for months at a stretch. Wind lifts shingle edges and drives rain under flashing, so the details carry as much weight as the material: underlayment, flashing at every wall and penetration, proper sealing, and ventilation that lets the attic dry out. Moss also takes hold on wet, shaded slopes and needs regular management.

We install two main roofing types and weigh them equally:

• Asphalt shingle roofing for pitched roofs, installed with the underlayment and edge details a storm-exposed site needs.
• EDCO metal roofing, specified with corrosion-resistant finishes and fasteners so it stands up to salt spray.

The age of your house tells us where to start. 29% of local homes were built between 1980 and 1999, and on those we check the roof’s age and how many layers are on it before planning a replacement. Mobile homes make up 4% of local housing, and their low-slope manufactured-home roofs need a different approach than a pitched house roof.

Our work covers full replacement of aging or damaged roofs, new roofs for remodels or additions, and repairs for leaks, wear and storm damage. If your house is a vacation home that sits empty between visits, a small leak after a storm can go unnoticed for weeks, so a check after the winter season is worth scheduling. If old cedar shakes are on the roof today, moss and rot usually make replacement with asphalt shingles or EDCO metal the practical next step.

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Windows in Ocean Shores

Heating fuel makes the strongest case for new windows here. Census data shows 76% of homes heat with electricity and 12% with propane, and the payback from efficient windows is larger where heating is costly. Grays Harbor PUD supplies the electricity, so check with Grays Harbor PUD for current programs before you order.

We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows, and Builders Service Company is the exclusive provider of Preservation 9000 windows in Washington. What comes out of the wall depends on when the house was built:

• Homes from 1980 to 1999 often have first-generation vinyl windows with failing seals.
• Homes from 1950 to 1979 may still have aluminum frames or early vinyl.
• Homes from 2000 or later usually have builder-grade windows.

Salt air is hard on window hardware, so we specify corrosion-resistant hardware on coastal installs. Vinyl frames won’t rust or corrode like metal frames or rot like wood ones, which counts on a coast where wind drives rain against the glass for much of the year.

Preservation 9000 comes in double-hung, slider, casement and awning, hopper, picture, garden, bay and bow, and custom shapes. Sliders and casements work well on upper floors and under tight eaves. Casement, awning or hopper windows bring fresh air into kitchens and baths. Picture, bay and bow windows suit rooms built around a view. Owners live in 83% of local homes, and long-term owners are the ones positioned to benefit from efficient windows over the years.

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Decks in Ocean Shores

A coastal deck spends much of the year wet. Very high rainfall, salt spray and the long gaps between visits at vacation homes all point toward materials that need little upkeep. We build with wood, vinyl and composite decking:

• Composite or vinyl decking suits wet, shaded or moss-prone decks. Neither rots or needs staining, which matters when the house sits empty for part of the year.
• Wood decking gives a natural look and fits a tighter budget, as long as it is sealed regularly to keep water out.

Whatever the surface, slip resistance and drainage come first on a deck that stays damp for months. Near salt air we use corrosion-resistant fasteners and hardware throughout the frame and railing.

Wildfire risk is rated low, at the 23rd percentile statewide, so ember resistance is not the deciding factor in choosing a material here. Rain, salt and maintenance are.

Read more about deck building in Ocean Shores.

Get a free in-home consultation

Schedule a free in-home consultation and we will look at your siding, roof, windows or deck in person and talk through the options that fit your house. Call our Tacoma office at 253-777-0866 or contact us online. Our work carries a lifetime warranty, we offer discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders, and financing is available.