Astoria, WA
Siding in Astoria, WA
Siding for Astoria homes, from Builders Service Company.
Very high rainfall and salt spray off the Pacific coast make siding choice in Astoria a moisture and corrosion question first. If your home still has painted wood siding, the warning signs are soft boards, peeling paint, and rot along the bottom courses and around windows.
The siding types we usually recommend here are:
- Vinyl siding: the most versatile and least expensive option, and one of the two types we suggest for salt air. It suits large wall areas and tighter budgets.
- Evergreen Shield Siding System: our insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest climate and our other pick for salt air. The composite material is built for water resistance against long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew, and its 20 built-in colors mean no repainting.
- Metal siding: another option for wet weather. Like the other two, it is not wood, so it will not rot the way old boards do.
- Stacked stone and stone veneer: accents for entries, columns, chimneys or a wainscot along the base of a wall, used with the siding above.
Installation matters as much as material on a wet coast. Rainscreen detailing leaves a drainage gap behind the siding, so water that gets past the panels can drain and dry instead of sitting against the wall. Flashing at windows, doors and roof lines gets the same attention.
The best option for your home is something we work out during the free in-home consultation, based on the condition of your walls and how exposed they are. Learn more about Astoria home exterior services.
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Astoria siding FAQ
What siding do you recommend for a wet coastal home in Astoria?
We usually recommend vinyl siding, the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal siding for very high rainfall, since none of them is wood. Where salt spray reaches the walls, vinyl or the Evergreen Shield Siding System is the better pick. Rainscreen detailing behind the siding lets water drain and dry. The right choice for your house is settled during a free in-home consultation.
Does the Evergreen Shield Siding System need painting?
No. The Evergreen Shield Siding System comes in 20 built-in, fade-resistant colors that resist chipping, peeling and fading, so there is no repainting. That is a real change from painted wood siding on an older home, which needs regular scraping and repainting in a wet coastal climate. We can show you the color options during your free in-home consultation.
