Siding in Richmond Va
We are a siding company in Richmond Va. composed of a group of siding specialists with decades of experience dealing with all types of siding. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge to understand all the different options and the pros and cons of each one. Our site is intended to give you a good start. Please call us at 804-977-0077 with any questions or if you would like a quote. If you are looking for a professional siding company in Richmond Va., you are at the right place.
Our goal is to return calls as quickly as possible. We are focused on getting your needs addressed, getting you a quote, and getting the job done right. We look forward to working with you to create a beautiful end product.
Our goal is to return calls as quickly as possible. We are focused on getting your needs addressed, getting you a quote, and getting the job done right. We look forward to working with you to create a beautiful end product.
The best siding contractors in Richmond Va
The Options Are Plentiful
If you are looking to replace the siding on your Richmond area home, there are a lot of options for you to consider. This site will attempt to give you a good understanding of what they are, the pros and cons of each, and roughly what they cost. First a few generalities when considering new siding: Durability: Different sidings are better suited to different climates. Climates with extremes one way or the other, or both, are much harder on siding. Also some stand up to wear and tear better than others. This is a key factor when choosing siding. Aesthetics: It needs to flow nicely with the rest of the house and be pleasing to the eye. Efficiency: Different sidings have different R-values and will have an impact on future energy costs and inside comfort. Installation Complexity / Versatility: Related to cost is the complexity of installing the siding. Some are more conducive to the do-it-yourselfer than others. The more specialized tools and equipment required, the more expensive the project will be. With these things in mind, there are a number of options to choose from. Here is a short list including a brief description. Full pages are devoted to each of these to provide much more detail. Simply click on the siding name, like "Vinyl", to get a much more detailed description. Vinyl - the most popular siding in the country. It is made from PVC plastic, which can, over an extended time, crack, split, or even fade a bit. It is light weight and tends to be less expensive than most other sidings. Stucco - Stucco, or materials that resemble stucco, have been around since the early 1960s. Stucco is a cement, sand, lime, and water mixture. There have been problems with stucco in the past, however a good quality synthetic stucco is very durable and can be tinted to any color you want. It tends not to fade so you may never need to do anything to it. Brick - Brick is popular due to its nearly non-existent maintenance and durability. It comes in different colors and textures. Brick is not water resistant so a waterproof membrane must be installed behind it. Brick is actually not a structural part of the house. It is placed outside the wood frame. Brick Veneer - This is a manufactured product designed to look like brick, molded from either brick, clay or other materials or polyurethane. These are relatively light weight and easy to install. Wood Bevel Siding - Also called lap or clapboard, it is one of the oldest types of siding. The beveling is caused by cutting the boards at an angle such that one side is thicker than the other. Wood Board and Batten - Also called barn siding, this was made popular centuries ago. It uses wide boards installed vertically, with the "battens" (narrow boards) placed between the wider boards used to batten them down. Engineered Wood - These are boards made by pressing sawdust with bonding agents in it to create a lightweight product that is less expensive than real boards. These will not last for the life of the home like some other types of siding. Metal - The metal is generally aluminum, but also could be copper, zinc, or a type of steel. Metal siding has been around for a long time and has a bad reputation from a history of denting and buckling. Metal and its backing are better now and much more resistant to those issues. Metal is very low maintenance. Stone - As you might imagine, stone is one of the more durable materials to side your house with. Different types can be used, like slate, granite, or limestone. Stone is extremely resistant to any type of weather, and lasts forever. Stone Veneer - These are manufactured from rock, stone, or other materials and are surprisingly lightweight and easy to install. Like stone, they are very durable and relatively easy to install. Fiber Cement - This is a product manufactured out of cement, sand, and cellulose fiber but made to look like wood. It even comes in different wood-like textures. It is durable and water resistant. We will take a look at all of these with an eye towards maintenance, durability, efficiency, aesthetics, and cost. Richmond Virginia Siding is well versed in the installation of all these choices. We would be honored to look at your project and provide you with options and ideas. |
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For a lot more detail about all of these, you can navigate from the top of this page or from these links below:
Vinyl, Stucco, Brick, Brick Veneer, Wood Bevel, Wood Board and Batten, Engineered Wood, Metal, Stone, Stone Veneer, Fiber Cement
Vinyl, Stucco, Brick, Brick Veneer, Wood Bevel, Wood Board and Batten, Engineered Wood, Metal, Stone, Stone Veneer, Fiber Cement
If you are looking for a professional siding company in Richmond Va, give us a call at 804-977-0077
Do It Yourself vs Hire a Contractor
The complexity of doing it yourself is dependent on which of the products you choose to use. Some are much easier than others to do yourself, though each is highly dependent on the quality of installation as to how well it holds up. And this is all relative. None of them are easy. All require some level of expertise with things like frame building, installing backing boards or foam, and cutting various angles.
The siding and backing are protecting your house from water and wind damage. If not done correctly, there can be failures which can lead to very expensive repairs. The Richmond area is prone to weather extremes from very hot to very cold and occasionally high winds. These all put a strain on your siding.
Vinyl, metal, and the veneers require a frame to attach them to. The wood sidings and Fiber Cement require a backing, such as plywood, to attach them to.
Be sure you have the right tools and saws to complete the project. A miter saw is a must. Siding courses should progress up the wall evenly, and they should line up at corners. A story pole can be very helpful in problem solving. It is a tool designed to help you figure out solutions to problems you will run into. Often solving one problem creates another, forcing compromises. The story pole can help you deal with these before cutting and wasting a lot of material. The story poll will encompass the whole house and there will be a few solutions. Typically taking the solution that looks best on the most visible part of the house is the best option.
Some of these different sidings are do-able but if you are not handy and experienced with adding frames and cutting varying angles, you might be better served to get a contractor to do the work. Often these projects wind up taking much longer than anticipated and the issues that can crop up if things are done wrong can be costly.
At Richmond Va Siding we have a staff of experts that can answer your questions and address your concerns. Our staff is trained to examine the existing characteristics of your home and provide you with all available options, including rough costs and time involved for each.
The siding and backing are protecting your house from water and wind damage. If not done correctly, there can be failures which can lead to very expensive repairs. The Richmond area is prone to weather extremes from very hot to very cold and occasionally high winds. These all put a strain on your siding.
Vinyl, metal, and the veneers require a frame to attach them to. The wood sidings and Fiber Cement require a backing, such as plywood, to attach them to.
Be sure you have the right tools and saws to complete the project. A miter saw is a must. Siding courses should progress up the wall evenly, and they should line up at corners. A story pole can be very helpful in problem solving. It is a tool designed to help you figure out solutions to problems you will run into. Often solving one problem creates another, forcing compromises. The story pole can help you deal with these before cutting and wasting a lot of material. The story poll will encompass the whole house and there will be a few solutions. Typically taking the solution that looks best on the most visible part of the house is the best option.
Some of these different sidings are do-able but if you are not handy and experienced with adding frames and cutting varying angles, you might be better served to get a contractor to do the work. Often these projects wind up taking much longer than anticipated and the issues that can crop up if things are done wrong can be costly.
At Richmond Va Siding we have a staff of experts that can answer your questions and address your concerns. Our staff is trained to examine the existing characteristics of your home and provide you with all available options, including rough costs and time involved for each.
Siding Installers Near Me
If you are considering replacing the siding on your house and want a professional siding contractor in Richmond Va to take a look at your home and give you all the options with the pros and cons of each, give Richmond Va Siding a call and let us share our experience and knowledge with you. We have decades of experience with all types and ages of homes, and can provide you with the most competitive pricing and choices. As siding contractors in Richmond Va go, you can do no better.
We hope you have found our site informative and easy to navigate. We have put a lot of effort into providing a detailed, complete, and easy to understand compilation of all the options. As you can see, there are an awful lot of choices, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Some homeowners put together a grid with the sidings across the top and the advantages and disadvantages down the left column, and filling it in with check marks so they can get a full summary of the things they find most important about each siding type on a single page, making the decision easier. With siding, many people feel there are too many choices. Even with the grid there might not be a clear winner, but siding makes such a startling difference on your home that frequently there are no wrong choices. New siding creates a stunning new look. If the homeowner does the requisite research, the odds of being happy with the choice are very high and the curb appeal can be striking.
At Richmond Va Siding we take our work very seriously and strive to get perfection out of every job we do. It takes decades to develop the skills to work with all these different types of siding. We have a diverse staff with just those skills. Give us a call and we will give you a lot of ideas and options as well as a free no obligation quote.
Service Areas
Richmond
Henrico
Hanover
Chesterfield
Midlothian
Ashland
If you are considering replacing the siding on your house and want a professional siding contractor in Richmond Va to take a look at your home and give you all the options with the pros and cons of each, give Richmond Va Siding a call and let us share our experience and knowledge with you. We have decades of experience with all types and ages of homes, and can provide you with the most competitive pricing and choices. As siding contractors in Richmond Va go, you can do no better.
We hope you have found our site informative and easy to navigate. We have put a lot of effort into providing a detailed, complete, and easy to understand compilation of all the options. As you can see, there are an awful lot of choices, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Some homeowners put together a grid with the sidings across the top and the advantages and disadvantages down the left column, and filling it in with check marks so they can get a full summary of the things they find most important about each siding type on a single page, making the decision easier. With siding, many people feel there are too many choices. Even with the grid there might not be a clear winner, but siding makes such a startling difference on your home that frequently there are no wrong choices. New siding creates a stunning new look. If the homeowner does the requisite research, the odds of being happy with the choice are very high and the curb appeal can be striking.
At Richmond Va Siding we take our work very seriously and strive to get perfection out of every job we do. It takes decades to develop the skills to work with all these different types of siding. We have a diverse staff with just those skills. Give us a call and we will give you a lot of ideas and options as well as a free no obligation quote.
Service Areas
Richmond
Henrico
Hanover
Chesterfield
Midlothian
Ashland