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Q: Can you transform siding that’s already on your home into shou sugi ban?

• <div><p>Yes, you can shou sugi ban existing siding, but it might pose a hazard to wooden structures, shouldn&rsquo;t involve treated wood, and must be done by a siding professional. You can not char wood on a house without first removing the boards, so it&rsquo;s a more complicated replacement project than other siding types.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover siding repair or replacement?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance may cover the cost of siding repair or replacement, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage. Most policies will cover damage from a covered event, such as a storm, wind, hail, fire, natural disaster, or other impact damage. Your policy might pay for the full or partial cost of the repair or replacement. However, damage resulting from age, general wear and tear, or neglect is typically not covered, and you should expect to pay for those repairs out of pocket. It is best to review your specific homeowners insurance policy for full details on what is covered, how to file a claim, and what documentation is required.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of paint for vinyl siding?

• <div><p>The best type of paint for vinyl siding is a high-quality acrylic latex paint, often labeled as '100% acrylic.' This type of paint is lightweight and adheres well to the vinyl surface, which reduces the likelihood of it peeling or flaking. For best results, apply two coats and avoid using thick paint. The color choice is also important; select a light color to prevent the paint from absorbing excess heat, which helps extend the durability of your paint job.</p></div>

Q: What is the R-value of composite siding?

• <div><p>Composite siding has excellent insulative properties and one of the highest R-values of siding materials available. Its R-value is 2 to 4; compare that to vinyl, wood, and fiber cement&mdash;all of which have R-values under 1. You can boost your siding&rsquo;s R-value by installing a layer of foam insulation. </p></div>

Q: What do you put under aluminum siding?

• <div><p>Traditionally, you place a layer of ⅜-inch foam board beneath aluminum siding. This gives you a smooth surface to which you can fasten the trim and siding. Beneath the foam board, you should have some kind of waterproof sheathing to further protect your home from water damage. It&rsquo;s possible this sheathing is already under your current siding.</p></div>

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Last update on November 25, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Ulices and his nephew Jonathan did an excellent job painting the trim on our house. They went above and beyond to ensure that the result was to our satisfaction.
Diaz Painting
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Reviewed in July 2025
Yes EB Landscape was very professional. Arrived on time and finished on time. I had a family cookout party and everyone was really impressed of how my yard and driveway looked. I would recommend EB Lanscape to anyone.
E.B landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2025
We’ve used this service since 2021 and they are great. We don’t live near our cabin but when we visit it, we can count on the yard looking perfect. They do everything that needs to be done on a large yard with many trees and a gravel driveway. I strongly recommend them.
Earl and Pearl General Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
⭐️ Home Harmony Handyman, for Home Improvement: Exceptional Service!⭐️ I highly recommend Home Harmony, Handyman for Home Improvement for their outstanding service and expertise. They handled various projects, from plumbing to land clearing, with precision and care. The team is professional,...
Home Harmony Handyman LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Elias was responsive and respectful through the whole process of tearing down my old deck and building a larger one. His pricing was reasonable and he allowed me to purchase the materials. Once we worked through obtaining a build permit with the city, he was able to complete the job in a few...
Kustom Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
The value was amazing for the work received. I am so happy with the completed job and can't wait for our next landscaping project.
Saavedra Clean Landscape
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Reviewed in November 2023
I interviewed many local well known companies, some were too busy to give the attention my roofing repair required. They explained how, when and the timeline of the work to be completed. They used a drone to show me past work that was insufficient. I have recommended this company to my church....
Storm Shield Roofing & Restorations LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Jacob tore down 2 old porches from my house and hauled them off and cleaned up some other projects around my yard. He showed up promptly when he said he would and took the job very seriously and professionally. Very Polite and hardworking.
Tuckers junk removal and lawncare
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Reviewed in May 2021
Roof looks like new. Great job.
Sunny Sky Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
Work had to be redone, we provided info for where we bought our original shingles for the roof and then were charged $700 for one days labor for the one roofer he hired from that company. Water comes in garage when it rains at the sides and under the door.
Target Building Solutions LLC
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Home Genius Exteriors

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guys did a good job, putting the siding up, it was fast!!"

+78

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Onyx Home Improvement

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and gave us a quote that was reasonable. Singed contract before he left and can’t wait to see new gutters! I would highly recommend Onxy Home Improvement !!"

Response time5 hrs

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."

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Hargrove's Home Improvement

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

"Really fast, very good, have recommended to neighbor...everyone's very happy with the service."

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Carolina blacktop & roofing

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It sems that this company is not in business any more. However, the lead roofer, Jesus, gave me his number and he has been back out to my house several times to work on various different jobs I had. Jesus was an amazing person to acquire. I am thankful for meeting him."

+34

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Southern National Roofing

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Hunter Kleisner was Awesome from the time he arrived. He walked me through the whole thing with getting new roof and even the price was great. The guys got it all done in 1 day and also did a fantastic with clean up couldn't ask for a better roofing company."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service went very very well. They did everything what they said they were gonna do. They were on time and finished up early."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Quality Roofing & Home Improvements LLC

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

"It was good. They were friendly, on time, and finished everything when I needed it."

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Wolverton Home Improvement

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

"Ed's quote for putting down 1000 sq ft of hardwood flooring in my home was very competitive. He brought a team of three and they knocked it out in record time. I'm extremely pleased with his work, and I'm hiring Ed to finish the hardwoods in the rest of the house in the next couple of weeks. I would recommend him to anybody."

Recommended by27%of homeowners

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Star, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Siding questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can shou sugi ban existing siding, but it might pose a hazard to wooden structures, shouldn’t involve treated wood, and must be done by a siding professional. You can not char wood on a house without first removing the boards, so it’s a more complicated replacement project than other siding types.

Homeowners insurance may cover the cost of siding repair or replacement, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage. Most policies will cover damage from a covered event, such as a storm, wind, hail, fire, natural disaster, or other impact damage. Your policy might pay for the full or partial cost of the repair or replacement. However, damage resulting from age, general wear and tear, or neglect is typically not covered, and you should expect to pay for those repairs out of pocket. It is best to review your specific homeowners insurance policy for full details on what is covered, how to file a claim, and what documentation is required.

The best type of paint for vinyl siding is a high-quality acrylic latex paint, often labeled as '100% acrylic.' This type of paint is lightweight and adheres well to the vinyl surface, which reduces the likelihood of it peeling or flaking. For best results, apply two coats and avoid using thick paint. The color choice is also important; select a light color to prevent the paint from absorbing excess heat, which helps extend the durability of your paint job.

Composite siding has excellent insulative properties and one of the highest R-values of siding materials available. Its R-value is 2 to 4; compare that to vinyl, wood, and fiber cement—all of which have R-values under 1. You can boost your siding’s R-value by installing a layer of foam insulation.

Traditionally, you place a layer of ⅜-inch foam board beneath aluminum siding. This gives you a smooth surface to which you can fasten the trim and siding. Beneath the foam board, you should have some kind of waterproof sheathing to further protect your home from water damage. It’s possible this sheathing is already under your current siding.

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