House with sidingJun 18, 2026
EXTERIOR SERVICE
Cladding that holds color through 15 Maine summers.
Fiber cement, insulated vinyl, real cedar. Color-matched trim and soffit. Full-wrap quotes with tear-off, house wrap, and flashing included
✓James Hardie Preferred Contractor
✓Mastic Home Exteriors Elite installer
✓Full tear-off + new house wrap standard
✓Color match for trim, shutters, garage doors
● ACTIVE
GAF MASTER ELITE
SidingTop 3% nationally
CLADDING SYSTEMS
Siding choices change cost, detail, and maintenance
We do not treat fiber cement, insulated vinyl, and cedar as cosmetic swaps. They change flashing, trim strategy, labor, and what the house will need from you in five or fifteen years
Best overall durability
Fiber cement
Our go-to for homeowners who want a longer-lived cladding package with cleaner lines and stronger fire/weather performance
•Excellent for full re-clads and long-term ownership•Stable look with crisp trim details•Pairs well with PVC / AZEK trim packages
Best value path
Insulated vinyl
Faster install, lower investment, and cleaner weather-barrier reset than patch-over siding jobs that leave old problems underneath
•Good balance of appearance and budget•Popular for occupied family homes•Efficient when full-wrap scope is kept clean
Historic and lakeside
Cedar / architectural siding
Used when the house needs a more traditional or place-specific look that standard production siding cannot mimic well
•Strong fit for older Maine homes•More maintenance, but richer character•Better for selective design-driven projects
SCOPE
WHAT'S INCLUDING IN EVERY JOB
Every line item below is in the contract. No surprises, no "we'll figure it out on-site." If we do the work, these are part of the price.
01
Full tear-off
Strip back to sheathing. Inspect and replace any rot at cost
02
House wrap
Typar or Tyvek CommercialWrap, taped seams
03
Flashing
Z-flashing over every window, door, and horizontal break
04
Siding
Hardie, Mastic, or cedar — color through and pre-primed
05
Trim
PVC or AZEK trim around windows, doors, corners
06
Soffit + fascia
Aluminum, color-matched, hidden nailing
07
Caulk + paint
Color-matched sealant at every joint
08
Disposal
Dumpster on-site, debris hauled, magnet sweep
EARLY WARNING
Signs your roof is already telling on itself.
CATCH IT EARLY AND THIS IS A
ROOFING JOB.
WAIT TOO LONG AND IT BECOMES
ROOFING + DECKING + INSULATION +
CEILING.
01
Soft wall sections
Usually means water has already made it behind siding, trim, or flashing details
02
Buckled or loose panels
Wind movement often signals poor fastening, aging panels, or substrate issues
03
Caulked-over failures
Heavy caulk lines usually mean someone tried to hide flashing or trim problems instead of fixing them
04
Rot at corners and window heads
The cladding is rarely the only issue; drainage and trim details are usually involved too
MATERIALS
We only installwhat we'd put on our own house.
Best-in-class
James Hardie fiber cement
HardiePlank lap siding. Non-combustible, 30-year paint warranty with ColorPlus
Insulated vinyl
Mastic Quest vinyl
Foam-backed, R-2.7 insulation, lifetime warranty. Most popular choice
Natural wood
Cedar clapboard
Eastern white cedar, 1x6 clear-grade. For historic and lakeside homes
Vertical statement
Board & batten
Hardie or cedar, 8" boards + 1.5" batten. Farmhouse modern
PROCESS
How the job runs, start to finish.
01
Site visit
Measure all elevations, photo existing conditions, discuss color
02
Written scope
Per-elevation quote with material counts, trim details, color selection
03
Color selection
On-site sample boards. We order from manufacturer, not paint store
04
Install
Typical 2,000 sq ft home: 6-10 crew days. Tear-off one side at a time
05
Sign-off
Walk every elevation, touch up, warranty registration
Recent Projects
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COVERAGE
Siding in your town
Based in Hudson, we cover all of Penobscot County — and the closer neighborhoods of Hancock and Waldo counties. 45-minute radius from our yard, same-day response within 30
Questions
Things people actually ask.
More questions? Call +1 (203) 725-5058 or request an estimate — we don't believe in pressure sales.
Hardie vs. vinyl — what's the real difference?
Hardie lasts longer (30+ years), won't burn, holds color better, but costs roughly 40% more installed. Vinyl is faster to install and easier to replace a damaged panel. Both get lifetime warranties now
Do I need new windows with new siding?
Only if the existing ones are failing. But it's the cheapest time to replace them — no extra trim or flashing labor since we're already there. We'll tell you honestly if yours have 10 years left
Can you re-side over existing?
Vinyl yes, Hardie no. We prefer full tear-off either way so we can inspect sheathing, re-wrap, re-flash. About 15% of homes show hidden moisture damage — better to find it now
How long does siding last?
Fiber cement 30-50 years. Insulated vinyl 25-40. Real cedar 20-30 with maintenance. All of our installs carry a 15-year workmanship warranty on top