Is it better to install siding yourself or hire a pro?

• <div><p>While you can install siding yourself, it’s a time-consuming and complicated process. Unless you have all the tools and have experience in siding, you’re usually better off <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-siding-contractor.htm">hiring a siding company</a> to do the job for you. For most homeowners, the money saved by doing it yourself isn’t worth the time and potential risks—both during the installation and down the road—involved with the project.</p></div>

How long does vertical siding last?

• <div><p>The lifespan of vertical siding depends on the type of material used and whether it’s properly maintained. For instance, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-vinyl-siding.htm">vinyl siding</a> can last between <b>20 and 30 years</b>, while fiber cement siding can last up to <b>50 years</b>. Remember that the type you choose will depend on how much maintenance it will require to prolong its longevity. </p></div>

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Q: Is it better to install siding yourself or hire a pro?

• <div><p>While you can install siding yourself, it&rsquo;s a time-consuming and complicated process. Unless you have all the tools and have experience in siding, you&rsquo;re usually better off <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-siding-contractor.htm">hiring a siding company</a> to do the job for you. For most homeowners, the money saved by doing it yourself isn&rsquo;t worth the time and potential risks&mdash;both during the installation and down the road&mdash;involved with the project.</p></div>

Q: How often should I seal clapboard siding?

• <div><p>Wood clapboard siding needs frequent sealing to keep it in top condition&mdash;likely every two to three years. A sealant helps protect it from both moisture and sunlight damage. Your weather and climate will affect how often you need to seal the siding, but the pros recommend sealing it every couple of years. More durable woods in milder climates may not need to be sealed quite as often.</p></div>

Q: What happens if water gets behind siding?

• <div><p>When moisture infiltrates your siding, it can result in deterioration and decay of the sheathing, cause structural damage to your foundation, and provides an ideal breeding ground for mold. Mold growth can lead to various health-related problems, such as itchy eyes, sneezing, allergies, and asthma. Mold and dampness commonly attract a wide range of insects, so if your siding has taken any kind of water damage, it could invite some unwelcome guests.</p></div>

Q: Can I use dish soap on aluminum siding instead of a cleaning solution?

• <div><p>Although dish soap will work to clean some of the grime off the aluminum siding, it may not kill mold and mildew as efficiently as a cleaning solution you can buy at a hardware store. If you have oily or greasy substances on the aluminum siding, rather than mold and mildew, dish soap should work extremely well.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2016
They replaced some rotting wood and painted all wood parts on the exterior. I had some boards that needed to be replaced where they had started to deteriorate. I hadn't done anything in 20 years and so they had to fix me up. I plan to have them do the inside of my house after the first of the...
JTS Construction
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Reviewed in April 2013
Had the proper tools and know how to dig thru the hard clay ground to quickly find pipe and DID NOT leave a huge mess that I often see workers do. This is not the first time I have used him and WILL call on him again
Collins Construction
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Reviewed in July 2013
Went great - responded quickly, came when he said he was coming, got the job done in good time, works around some off and on showers and was out of my hair before I knew it. Nice seamless gutters, no rusty leaks at seams any more! Premium leaf guards, magnolia tree leaves no longer a problem. ...
Caulder Vinyl Siding & Seamless Gutters Llc
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Reviewed in June 2012
Our experiences in using Drew White's services have all been positive. He has always been quick to respond to phone calls. We usually contact him to provide an estimate for the job that we want done. He provides estimates that allow for either cheaper or more expensive options. We choose the...
Drew White
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Reviewed in March 2012
They were great. They showed up on time, were quick, prompt and everything looks great. They explained to us what they were doing and why. There were no problems.
Quality Aluminum & Canvas Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
I had been putting off replacing my parents' roof for quite some time. Water had started to leak into the attic and mess up the wood. There were also some mold issues. I called 4 contractors in the North Mississippi area and got 4 inspections and 4 estimates. Each company took their time to...
Sullivan Roofs
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Reviewed in December 2013
They removed old, wood siding and rain gutter system. After removal of old materials they installed new vinyl siding and rain gutter system. After completion of the job there were nine discrepancies which needed to be corrected. Of the nine, two were never correctly corrected and were finally...
KNIGHT'S AWNING & CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in November 2010
He stuck me for another $9,000 than he actually told me up front. He definitely overcharged me on the work that he had done. He told us if we didn't get a whole new roof then it would mess up the entire structure of our home and basically manipulated us into getting a whole new roof that was not...
Steve Dillard
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Reviewed in January 2009
When we had a roof leak in the room that they had remodeled which caused damage to sheetrock and the ceiling. We contacted them to come and look at the roof as it was the roof that they had replaced when they did the remodeling. The owner sent his sales rep instead of a contractor. The sales rep...
Southern Home Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2018
The owner, Timothy Rankin, made commitments to us and signed a contract. He took a materials deposit and never showed up. He made promise after promise and date after date about getting contract started. Lie after lie, day after day, the same song and dance....nothing. I finally took legal...
Turner Construction
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