Siding in Puyallup, WA

Siding for Puyallup homes, from Builders Service Company.

This part of the South Sound gets heavier rain than the central Sound, and on wet walls the things to watch for are rot, mold that keeps coming back, and chips, cracks or gaps that let water behind the cladding. Assessor records list vinyl on only 5% of single-family homes, so most houses still have the material that was standard when they were built. That includes the 20% built from 1985 to 1996, the LP siding years.

The siding types we usually recommend are vinyl, the Evergreen Shield Siding System and metal. None of them is wood, so none of them rots the way old lap boards or hardboard can.

• Vinyl is the most versatile and least expensive option, and a practical pick for big walls: 46% of single-family homes here have two or more stories. Vinyl panels hang on their nailing fins rather than being nailed tight, so they can expand and contract, and the trim details (corner trim, J-channel, soffit) are what make the finished job look right.
• The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our insulated composite siding, built for water resistance through long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew. With 57% of households heating with electricity, its insulating graphite membrane is worth a look: it rates R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl.
• Metal siding is the other durable choice. Home values run 4% above the Pierce County median, and owners planning a long-term upgrade often choose metal or the Evergreen Shield Siding System.
• Stacked stone or stone veneer adds an accent at entries, columns or a wainscot along the base of the wall.

We’ll go over which fits your house during the free in-home consultation. Read more about Puyallup home exterior services.

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