Siding
Installing new siding on a home is a significant home improvement project— not just aesthetically but for a home’s preservation. As noted in our Siding Replacement guide, the job is labor intensive and shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is why getting a siding permit is a crucial step in the process. When it is time…
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5 Tips to Hire the Best Siding Contractor
Adding new siding can enhance your home’s curb appeal, resale value, and protection against the elements, with various materials offering unique benefits at different price points. At Modernize, we often speak to homeowners about their home improvement projects, and in recent interviews, 80 percent found their contractor through referrals. However, it’s essential to properly vet…
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5 Tips For Negotiating Cost with Siding Contractors
Other than an all-out catastrophe in your region, there are various reasons it is important to check your siding on a regular basis to avoid the need for emergency siding work. While it is normal to upgrade siding after an emergency, homeowners should prioritize being prepared for an emergency in the first place or simply…
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What to Expect During Your Siding Installation
You have selected a reliable siding contractor and budgeted for the cost of your siding replacement. It is now time to prepare for your siding installation. Like any home renovation project, the siding installation process will vary depending on your home’s unique attributes. Understanding the siding replacement process, while working in tandem with a seasoned…
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How To Evaluate Contractors’ Siding Quotes
Comparing contractor quotes is an important step in the journey to replace the siding on your home, whether after damage or as part of a home improvement project. According to a recent Modernize survey, 63 percent of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates before starting a project. Evaluating multiple siding quotes not only helps…
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Should You Install a Housewrap Under Siding?
Housewrap stirs up a lot of confusion. Does it prevent moisture? Inhibit mold? Help prevent drafts? It does all three. Depending on how it’s hung, housewrap can either act as a moisture or wind barrier. So, should you install housewrap under the siding? Read on to find out. When used to slow winds, its job…
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What Siding Is the Most Fire-Resistant?
Most of us prefer not to think of our homes as piles of kindling. But accidents do happen — and experts believe that wildfires may be on the rise. In fact, studies have confirmed that the western states are indeed experiencing a new age of fire outbreaks, mainly due to deforestation and climate change. While…
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When is the Best Time for a Siding Replacement?
It doesn’t matter when you replace your siding, as long as it gets done, right? Actually, that’s not true—especially if you’re installing vinyl siding. Vinyl is sensitive to temperature extremes, so replacing it during winter or summer can affect the quality of your installation. According to siding experts, the best time for siding replacement depends…