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Mr. Handyman of Johnson City
4.8(
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Vinyl Siding - Repair or Partially Replace

Serving Telford, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My siding repair was done with no ease. The technician was professional, and the communication with the office was superb. I will be using Mr. Handyman services in the future."
Mounted Fireplace
Mounted Fireplace
Stair and Stringer Replacement
Stair and Stringer Replacement
Stair and Stringer Replacement

+185

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Blue Star Construction
4.8(
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Metal Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceMetal Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceSiding Installation or Repair+4 more

Serving Telford, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great-they arrived early, worked hard & efficiently & we're finished by the end of the day & cleaned up. They also asked us to look over before they left & quickly tacked one area they had missed. I would definitely use them again & we've had several storms &hard rains since then...we're nice & dry!"
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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.

Clapboard siding is traditionally made of wood, and is one of the most common types of wood siding in North America. When people talk about wood siding, they are usually talking about clapboard siding. However, not all wood siding is in the clapboard style: It can be tongue-and-groove, shake, and other designs. Also, clapboard siding can sometimes be made of different materials, like vinyl or fiber cement, so the terms are not interchangeable.

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.

If you have stucco on the outside of your home, it’s technically considered cladding and not siding, but beyond that, it’s impossible to tell without a little digging. Without damaging the siding material, expose part of it to see if there’s an air gap between the siding and your exterior wall. If there is, you have cladding. If the siding is affixed directly to the exterior wall, you have a simple siding system.

Avoid toxic chemicals that can leach into nearby lawns, as well as household ingredients like vinegar that can ruin paint and sealants. Instead, look for a very light detergent or a dedicated exterior siding cleaner. In a pinch, you can use a basic dish or laundry soap, but we suggest sticking with a dedicated cleaner.

If your siding is struggling with algae or moss, which indicates moisture issues, look for an outdoor cleaner that’s specifically designed to clear moss and algae stains. This is also a sign that you need to seal your clapboard against further problems.

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