Siding, Roofing, Windows & Decks in Selah, WA

The median Selah home was built in 1990, which puts a typical house here at the age where its original siding, roof and windows deserve a close look. Builders Service Company handles all four exterior trades in this Yakima County city: siding replacement, asphalt shingle and metal roofing, replacement windows and deck building. The sections below cover what is usually on homes here now, what local conditions mean for each material, and which options we typically recommend. The right choice for your house is something we settle in person, during a free in-home consultation, after looking at the walls, roof and windows you have today.

Homes in Selah: what’s on them now

Census data puts the median year built for Selah homes at 1990. The largest share, 34%, went up between 1980 and 1999. Another 28% date from 2000 or later, 23% from 1950 to 1979 and 16% from before 1950.

Each era tends to come with its own exterior:

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

Of the city’s 3,489 housing units, 68% are detached houses, 10% are attached homes and 22% are in apartment buildings. The count shows no mobile homes. Most exterior projects here are on single-family houses, where siding, roof and windows can be planned together.

Permits for exterior work here are issued by the City of Selah.

Siding in Selah

We usually recommend three siding types here, plus stone accents, and each answers a different local condition. Which one fits your house is something we work out during the free in-home consultation.

State wildfire data rates the risk in Selah as elevated, at the 88th percentile among Washington communities. That points to two choices. The Evergreen Shield Siding System, our insulated composite siding designed for the Pacific Northwest, carries a Class A fire rating, the highest fire-resistance rating for construction materials. Metal siding is the other fire-conscious option.

Heating is the second factor. Census data shows 60% of homes in the city heat with electricity, and where heat is electric, insulated siding has more room to pay back. Evergreen Shield Siding System panels include an insulating graphite membrane with a thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding.

The median home value here is about $415,000, 39% above the Yakima County median. Owners of homes in that range more often choose a premium material such as the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal. Vinyl siding is still the most versatile and least expensive option, and it fits budget-driven projects and houses with a lot of wall area.

Stacked stone or stone veneer works as an accent on wainscots, entries, columns and chimneys. Stone is noncombustible, so it also makes sense near the ground on a house in a wildfire area.

Whatever is on your walls now, any of these can replace it. Read more about siding replacement in Selah.

Roofing in Selah

Roofs here deal with hot, dry summers, cold winters, strong sun and wind. We install two kinds of roofing for those conditions, asphalt shingles and EDCO metal roofing, and give them equal weight.

• EDCO metal roofing sheds snow through the cold months. Before a metal reroof, we check the roof structure underneath.
• Asphalt shingle roofing can be installed as a Class A-rated shingle system, and it remains a familiar choice for many house styles.
• On either material, high UV makes a color-fast finish worth choosing.

Fire exposure matters as much as weather. Selah sits at the 88th percentile for wildfire risk in Washington, so we build toward a Class A roof assembly, whether metal or a Class A-rated shingle system. Ember-resistant vents are worth adding at the same time.

Every replacement starts with a careful look at the roof you have now. Signs it may be time:

• Shingles that are buckling or curling
• Shingles that are missing
• Daylight showing through the roof boards from the attic

Sometimes a repair will carry an older roof a while longer, and the inspection tells you which. If your house still has an old cedar shake roof, metal or asphalt shingles replace it.

Learn more about roof replacement in Selah.

Windows in Selah

Homes built between 1980 and 1999 make up 34% of Selah’s housing, the largest single group. Windows from that period are often first-generation vinyl, and the usual problem is failing seals that let fog form between the panes. Older houses in town may still have aluminum frames or single-pane glass.

We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows, and Builders Service Company is the exclusive provider of Preservation 9000 windows in Washington. They replace first-generation vinyl, aluminum and old wood windows alike. Each one is measured for its opening and installed to cut drafts and keep indoor temperatures steadier.

Heating cost changes the math. With 60% of local homes heating with electricity, efficient windows have a larger payback here. Your electric utility is Pacific Power; check with them for any current programs that apply to window upgrades.

Styles are chosen room by room:

• Picture windows and bay or bow windows for a living room with a view
• Garden windows in a kitchen, with shelf space for plants
• Casement, awning or hopper windows where kitchens and baths need ventilation
• Sliders or casements for upper floors and tight eaves
• Double-hung and custom shapes where the opening calls for them

Read more about window replacement in Selah.

Decks in Selah

Decks here take hot, dry summers and strong UV more than anything else. We build with wood, vinyl and composite decking, and sun exposure is the main thing that separates them.

• Composite and vinyl need no staining or sealing. Dark boards fade and get hot underfoot in direct sun, so we usually steer toward lighter colors.
• Wood gives a natural look and suits a tighter budget, as long as you plan on regular sealing.

With 68% of homes detached and 59% owner-occupied, most decks we build in the area are for long-term owners adding outdoor space to a single-family house. Each deck is designed around your home and how you plan to use it, whether that’s a quiet spot off the kitchen or room for entertaining, and built to be safe and sturdy. Before we draw a layout, we note where the afternoon sun lands so board color and placement suit how you’ll use the space.

See more on deck building in Selah.

Get a free in-home consultation

Schedule a free in-home consultation and we’ll look at your siding, roof, windows and deck, then talk through the options that fit your house. Call toll free at 888-980-8580 or reach us through our contact page. Financing is available, and we offer discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders.