Siding in Vancouver, WA

Siding for Vancouver homes, from Builders Service Company.

Most houses that need new siding here are still wearing the cladding they were built with. On homes from the 1980s and 1990s, that often means hardboard or LP lap siding, which has a known history of moisture failure. Older houses may have cedar or T1-11, and asbestos-cement shingles should be tested before they come off.

We usually recommend three siding types for Vancouver homes. None of them is wood, so none of them will rot the way old wood and hardboard siding can:

• Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option, a practical choice for a large wall area or a tighter budget.
• The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our exclusive insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest climate. Its insulating graphite membrane gives it a thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding. It comes in 20 built-in colors that resist chipping, peeling and fading.
• Metal siding is a durable, non-wood alternative for owners who want a different look.

Stacked stone and stone veneer can be added as accents on wainscots, entries, columns and chimneys alongside any of the three.

Heating cost is a real factor in the choice. Census data shows 68% of local homes heat with electricity, and where heating is costly, the payback from insulated siding is larger. Wildfire risk is rated Low, at the 44th percentile statewide, so fire rating is rarely what decides the material.

The best option for your house is something we work out together during the free in-home consultation. The job itself runs from inspection and surface preparation through installation and a final check of the finished walls. Learn more about Vancouver home exterior services.

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