This document discusses what homeowners should know about hiring a contractor for replacement siding. It recommends homeowners hire a professional contractor who is licensed, insured, and established. The contractor should provide references, a detailed proposal, warranties, and financing options. It also discusses factors homeowners should consider for the siding replacement such as surface preparation, insulation, trim, gutter systems, and siding panel quality. The final section recommends homeowners contact contractors for free quotes to replace their siding.
2. What is a Professional
Contractor?
What You Should Look For
Before Signing With A
Contractor
3. What is a Professional
Contractor?
A Professional Contractor is:
Fully Licensed and Insured
Established a Place of Business
Knows Their Business
Has Made an Investment to Their Business
4. What is a Professional
Contractor?
A Professional Contractor Should Provide
You With
Customer References
A Detailed Proposal
Written Warranties
Proof of License and Insurance
Financing Options
Standards for Installation
5. What Should You Know
Before Replacing Your Siding?
Know the basics before signing
a contract to help avoid low
quality work.
6. What Should You Know Before
Replacing Your Homes Siding?
Surface Preparation
Insulation
Trim
Gutter system and gauge
Quality of siding panel
7. What Should You Know Before
Replacing Your Homes Siding?
Surface Preparation
Rotted Wood Removed and Replaced
Loose Wood and Buckled siding secured
8. What Should You Know Before
Replacing Your Homes Siding?
Insulation
3 Main Types
Paper: poor
Foil Backed Foam: poor
Ridged Polystyrene: best
Ventilation
Eaves and Overhangs
Center Vented Perforated Soffit
Foundation Cap
9. What Should You Know Before
Replacing Your Homes Siding?
Trim
Channel Accessory:
Poor quality look
Conceal J Channel
Best quality look
10. What Should You Know Before
Replacing Your Homes Siding?
Gauge
Seamless Gutter: best choice
Gutter System
Spike and Furrow: not recommended
Hidden Hanger: recommended
11. What Should You Know Before
Replacing Your Homes Siding?
Quality of Siding Panel
Thicker is not always better
40 to 45 thousandths: recommended thickness
100% Virgin Vinyl
Grain and Finish
Natural Look: high quality
Glossy and Plastic: low quality
12. What is Your Next Step?
Contact a replacement siding
contractor and arrange for a no
obligation FREE QUOTE!