Siding Replacement in Burien, WA

King County assessor records put the median build year of Burien’s 11,889 single-family homes at 1954. That one number shapes most vinyl siding and replacement work in Burien: the siding on these houses has been on the wall for decades, and much of it is wood that has been scraped and repainted every few years since. Below is what we usually find on Burien houses, how vinyl siding, the Evergreen Shield Siding System and metal siding fit local conditions, and the signs that it is time to replace.

What’s on Burien homes now

Assessor data splits the city’s houses into two large groups. 34% were built before 1950. Those homes likely still carry original wood lap siding, often under layers of old paint that may contain lead. Another 51% went up between 1950 and 1979, when cedar, T1-11 plywood panels and asbestos-cement shingles were standard. If your house has those shingles, they may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal.

Newer construction is a small share. Only 6% of single-family homes date from 1980 to 1999, and 3% fall in the 1985–96 window when LP and other hardboard siding was common. The 9% built since 2000 may have builder-grade vinyl or fiber cement coming due for its first replacement.

The older pattern shows up neighborhood by neighborhood. Seahurst Park Add has a median build year of 1946 across 275 homes, Cedarhurst 1950 across 487 homes, Hillmans Garden Tracts 1953 and The Southern Add 1962.

Census data shows 57% of Burien housing units are detached houses and 8% are attached. The median house is 1,660 square feet, and only 16% have two or more stories, so most residing jobs here cover one-story walls.

Choosing siding for Burien’s conditions

Burien has the moderate rain of the Puget Sound, and on wood siding that means moss and rot. Vinyl, the Evergreen Shield Siding System and metal are the three types we usually recommend, and none of them is wood, so there is nothing left to rot or repaint. Here is how they line up for Burien houses:

• Vinyl siding for value and large walls. The median Burien home value is about $640,000, which is 31% below the King County median. That points many owners toward a durable, cost-effective material, and vinyl is the most versatile and least expensive of the three. It ends the scrape-and-paint routine for good.
• Evergreen Shield Siding System where heating costs run high. Census data shows 55% of Burien households heat with electricity and 9% with oil. The Evergreen Shield Siding System has an insulating graphite membrane rated R-2.0, against R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding, so the payback from insulated siding is larger in homes heated this way.
• Vinyl or Evergreen Shield Siding System near the water. Assessor records list 3% of Burien homes as waterfront and 13% with a view. For salt exposure we suggest either of these two, installed with corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing.
• Metal siding for a premium exterior. Metal is also available for owners who want a premium, long-term material. Burien’s wildfire risk is rated low, at the 58th percentile statewide, so fire rating rarely drives the choice here.
• Stone accents for entries and wainscots. About 10% of Burien homes already have some brick or stone on the exterior. Stacked stone or stone veneer on an entry, column or chimney ties new siding to that look, as in our 2026 stone veneer and siding replacement in Burien.

We walk through which of these suits your house during the free in-home consultation.

Evergreen Shield Siding System in Burien

The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our own insulated composite siding, made for Pacific Northwest weather. Two of its features fit Burien’s older housing best.

The first is water resistance. The composite panels are built to stand up to long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew, which are the conditions that wear down the original wood siding on so many houses here.

The second is color. Panels come in 20 built-in, fade-resistant colors that resist chipping, peeling and fading, with no repainting needed. For a mid-century house that has gone through paint job after paint job, that ends the cycle.

Signs your siding needs replacing

Most Burien houses date from 1950 to 1979, so the warning signs are the ones aging wood and mid-century cladding show in a rainy climate:

• Moss, soft spots or rot on north-facing walls, especially near the ground.
• Cedar boards that are split, cupped or rotten, or paint that peels again soon after a fresh coat.
• T1-11 panels that delaminate or swell along their bottom edges.
• Cracked, chipped or missing shingles on mid-century walls.
• On pre-1950 lap siding, thick paint buildup that may contain lead.
• Loose or gapped boards that let air, water or insects into the walls.

One of these on a single wall can sometimes be repaired. Several across the house usually means it is time to replace.

Get a free siding consultation in Burien

Schedule a free in-home consultation through our contact page or call 206-430-1927. A consultant meets you at a time that suits you and goes over your options. Financing is available, and we offer discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders. We also work in nearby SeaTac. See all our Burien home exterior services.