Montesano, WA
Siding in Montesano, WA
Siding for Montesano homes, from Builders Service Company.
With 44% of local homes built between 1950 and 1979, much of the siding coming off houses here is cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingle. Older hardboard and LP siding turns up too. Whatever is on your walls now, the Pacific coast climate is the real test: wind-driven rain and salt spray work into every seam. We install new siding with rainscreen detailing so water that gets behind the cladding can drain and the wall can dry.
We usually recommend three siding types, and we settle the best one for your house during the free in-home consultation:
- Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option, and it handles salt air well. The median home value here is about $355,000, 4% below the Grays Harbor County median, and vinyl is a durable, cost-effective choice in that range.
- Evergreen Shield Siding System is our insulated composite siding, built for water resistance through long wet seasons and against mold and mildew. Its graphite membrane gives a thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl. Census data shows 82% of homes heat with electricity, and insulated siding pays back more where heating is costly.
- Metal siding is a durable option for owners planning a long-term upgrade.
None of the three is wood, so the boards themselves won’t rot. Stacked stone and stone veneer accents add character at entries, columns and wainscots, and a stone base course gives the bottom of the wall a durable finish near wet ground.
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Montesano siding FAQ
What siding is on older Montesano homes now?
Most likely cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingle. Census data shows 44% of homes here were built between 1950 and 1979, the era those materials were common. Asbestos-cement shingles may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal. We usually replace them with vinyl, the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal siding, and choose among them during the free in-home consultation.
Is insulated siding worth it with electric heat?
It can be. Census data shows 82% of Montesano homes heat with electricity, and insulated siding pays back more where heating is costly. The Evergreen Shield Siding System has an insulating graphite membrane with a thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl. We'll look at your walls and heating during the free in-home consultation.
