When a Small Repair Reveals It's Time for a Full Reside

Sometimes what looks like a minor siding issue turns out to be a much bigger story underneath. That's exactly what we found here. The original vertical board siding on this home had been holding on for years - but once we got in close, it was clear the damage ran deep. Rotted panels, moisture intrusion, and roots that had worked their way right up against the wall. This wasn't a patch job situation.

The right call was a full reside on this wall. We stripped off the old material, assessed what was underneath, and got fresh sheathing and house wrap in place before anything new went up. That prep work matters more than most people realize. If you skip it, you're just covering up a problem - not fixing it.

We're replacing the old siding with James Hardie shiplap. It's one of our go-to choices for homeowners who want something that actually holds up. Fiber cement doesn't rot. It doesn't warp in the heat or crack in the cold. And it's engineered to handle real weather, season after season, without the maintenance headaches that come with wood.

The detail work on a job like this is where you separate a good install from a great one. Proper flashing, tight seams, clean lines at every transition point. Our crew takes each piece seriously - right down to how the starter course sits at the foundation and how every course above it is leveled off a string line.

If your siding is looking worn, bubbling, or you've got sections that feel soft to the touch, don't wait for it to get worse. What starts as a cosmetic issue can turn into structural damage fast - especially on walls that take a beating from the elements.