Siding in Bothell, WA

Siding for Bothell homes, from Builders Service Company.

Of the single-family homes on the King County side of Bothell, 22% were built between 1985 and 1996, when LP and other hardboard siding went on many new houses. That siding has a known history of moisture failure. If your boards are swelling, soft along the bottom edges or flaking, replacing them usually makes more sense than another round of patching and paint.

The siding types we usually recommend here:

• Vinyl siding, the most versatile and least expensive option. It suits a tighter budget or a large wall area, and 53% of single-family homes here have two or more stories.
• The Evergreen Shield Siding System, our 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. Census data shows 51% of homes heat with electricity, and where heating is costly, insulated siding pays back more. The composite panels are also built for water resistance through long wet seasons, mold and mildew.
• Metal siding, which many homeowners pick for a cleaner, more modern look.
• Stacked stone or stone veneer accents at entries, columns or a base course. Only 2% of single-family homes here have any brick or stone on the exterior, so a stone wainscot stands out.

None of these is wood, so none of them rots the way old hardboard does. Many Eastside subdivisions have HOA design review, so check your association’s rules before changing color or profile. The best option for your home is something we work out together at the free in-home consultation.

See our full guide to Bothell home exterior services.

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