What do you put underneath clapboard siding?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain metal siding?

• <div><p>Regularly wash with mild detergent, inspect for rust, and repaint as needed to maintain its appearance.</p></div>

Q: Does mixing siding types affect home value?

• <div><p>Yes, mixing siding types will affect your home value, and in most cases, it will improve curb appeal and add to the value of your home. This is especially true if you get the benefit of the high-end appearance of brick or stone siding but save on siding costs by covering most of the exterior with more affordable vinyl or fiber cement.</p></div>

Q: Is it harder to clean steel siding or aluminum siding?

• <div><p>No matter what <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-metal-siding.htm">types of metal siding</a> you are cleaning, you should be able to clean them using the same processes you use for aluminum siding. Steel siding and aluminum siding both need cleaning about once per year. You can clean metal siding or aluminum siding without a pressure washer or with one.</p></div>

Q: Is stucco considered siding or cladding?

• <div><p>Stucco is considered a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cladding-types.htm">type of cladding</a> because it includes a built-in ventilation layer, a weatherproof membrane beneath that, and, often, a layer of insulation to improve building efficiency. The multiple layers of stucco&mdash;the scratch coat, the brown coat, and the finish coat&mdash;also create a more complex building membrane, so it&rsquo;s more accurate to call it cladding. However, homeowners and contractors alike refer to stucco as siding.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Had siding installed did a great job.
Evergreen Building Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Did the work promptly and courteously, at a reasonable price and came back to remove some stain on the siding causes by rusty water flow..Completed the work in a single day and on time quoted. I hope to use Vincent again for future work. The siding looked new! Reid Patterson
SealwiZe by V.R. Holinka
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Reviewed in May 2024
This is the first time using the landscaping side of PHC and I am thrilled with the job these guys did. Tristan was so kind and very communicativeâ from initial site visit to job estimate to actual project. I think my favorite thing about this company is the way they leave the site looking....
Precision Home Care
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Reviewed in October 2016
Great. The ant issue was resolved immediately. Why did I wait so long? What I liked about the truck was the company name was only on the license plate. I prefer not to have a big truck with a rat painted on its' side parked in the driveway of my home:)
Quick Kill Exterminating Co
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Reviewed in October 2016
Our experience with Perkins Quality was a very good one. My wife was having her annual grade school reunion party and we were under a very tight timeline to complete a rather substantial amount of work on our summer home. We had several bid's and decided to go with Perkins based on their...
Perkins All Star Exteriors & Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
We needed to replace the front door and side light without ripping out the entire frame. Brian was helpful in making sure we connected with a local retailer to save us money on a new front door and side panel. He was very good at communicating and get the job done as soon as the door was...
Build It Right Carpentry LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Everything went very smoothly, he managed to find siding that was very close to that on the detached garage (which was discontinued). He also suggested some trim ideas that made the house pop. He even offered the use of his big generator when a fierce storm went through and we were without...
LORRIGAN'S QUALITY HOME
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Reviewed in December 2012
They had taken necessary measurements and ordered windows. We didn't schedule work until they arrived. On work day they were prompt. Brought all the necessary tools. removed windows with a minimum of fuss. removed siding and set aside for reinstallation later. installed windows and trim no...
FORTY'S REMODELING SVC
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Reviewed in October 2012
The painting was done as quoted in the expected time frame. We were called and kept informed when they were arriving. They came ahead of time for color selection. Everyone was very courteous. Excellent job done -everything was neat and clean. I was especially concerned about not having...
The Painting Co
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Country Living Carpentry LLC

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Sentry Exteriors

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ONSITE CONTRACTORS LLC

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K&B Roofing and Siding

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ONSITE LLC

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