Siding in Shoreline, WA

Siding for Shoreline homes, from Builders Service Company.

Most Shoreline houses come to us for new siding because of age. On homes built before 1950, which make up 23% of the single-family stock, the original wood lap siding has taken decades of rain, and rot near the ground and around windows is common. In our experience, mid-century cedar and T1-11 wear the same way in this wet climate. Only 4% of local homes date from 1985 to 1996, when LP and hardboard siding were widely used, so those panels are on relatively few houses here. The usual signs it’s time are cracks and gaps in the siding, rotten sections and rising energy bills.

We usually recommend three siding types, and none of them is wood:

• Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option. The median home value is about $810,000, 12% below the King County median, and many owners at that level choose durable, cost-effective materials like vinyl.
• The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our exclusive insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest. Its composite material is built for water resistance through long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew. Electricity heats 51% of homes, so its insulating graphite membrane matters: R-2.0 thermal resistance, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding.
• Metal siding is the third type we install, and we compare it with the other two on your walls.

Just 8% of homes have any brick or stone on the exterior. Stacked stone or stone veneer accents on a wainscot, entry or chimney can add a durable base course and curb appeal alongside new siding. The best option for your house is discussed during the free in-home consultation.

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