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Buffalo's Best Roofing Co LLC
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Vinyl Siding - Install or Completely ReplaceMetal Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceMetal Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+4 more

Serving Forestville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"We had our roof completely replaced and we feel very fortunate to have met Joe from Buffalo’s Best Roofing to walk us through the work they would do for us. He helped us select a beautiful shingle to match our existing siding. From start to finish we couldn’t be happier. Thank you to the crew at Buffalo’s Best Roofing."
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Graves Brothers Home Improvement
4.4(
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Vinyl Siding - Install or Completely ReplaceVinyl Siding - Repair or Partially ReplaceWood or Fiber-Cement Siding - Install or Completely Replace+1 more

Serving Forestville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have Graves Brothers do my full roof in October. I could not be more pleased ! What a fabulous Job, Quick Professional and really wonderful. With the way our November and Christmas storm were so bad, everything with Roof and Gutters no Problem. I would say go with no other use Graves Brothers."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Siding questions, answered by experts

You cannot install clapboard siding on a bare, unprepared surface. Clapboard siding requires a clean, sturdy base made from plywood or similar materials, sometimes called backerboard. Then, it needs an underlayment or sheathing, a moisture membrane to help protect the exterior wall.

Note that sometimes clapboard siding is caulked as it’s installed for additional protection. We don’t suggest this: Caulking the siding can trap moisture inside the clapboards and lead to moisture damage over time. The siding needs some space to “breathe,” especially in rainy weather.

The best types of siding to withstand hail are fiber cement siding and engineered wood siding. Fiber cement siding is known for impact resistance, while some brands of engineered wood siding can withstand hail as big as 1 and 3/4 inches with no marks. Vinyl and aluminum siding are the most susceptible to hail.

You should install your cedar shake siding with the rough side exposed. The smooth side is less resistant to weathering over the years, and the rough side gives your home a more rugged aesthetic. The rough side also takes to paint better and ensures any paint job will last longer before needing to be redone.

Yes, clapboard siding generally costs more compared to vinyl. The average cost for vinyl siding is between $2 and $7 per square foot. Meanwhile, clapboard siding costs $4 to $20 per square foot.

Regularly clean with mild detergent, inspect for cracks, and replace damaged sections as needed.

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