Skipping moisture management
In our climate, the weather barrier, flashing and drainage gap behind the siding do much of the work. Leaving them out is a common reason walls rot.
Service · Siding
Exterior siding
Siding details that keep water out in the Pacific Northwest
In Seattle, siding has to keep shedding rain through wet winters. How the wall is flashed and wrapped matters as much as the boards you see. We install siding over a weather-resistive barrier with flashing at openings, and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions for the product you choose.
Typical timeline
Typically 1–4 weeks, depending on how many walls, how much repair is needed, and the weather. Your written contract sets the actual schedule.
Materials
- Fiber cement, engineered wood, or vinyl siding
- House wrap and, where specified, rain-screen furring
- Flashing, trim, and corner systems
Avoid these
Common mistakes on this trade
Things worth watching for on any job, ours or someone else's.
Covering damaged sheathing
New siding over soft or wet sheathing hides a problem that gets more expensive. We check for it when old siding comes off.
Wrong fasteners or flashing
Fastener type and spacing, and flashing at windows, doors and penetrations, are set by the manufacturer. Following them helps the wall perform as intended.
On site
How we typically work
- Step 01
Evaluate
Look at existing siding, sheathing and moisture points before writing a scope.
- Step 02
Protect
House wrap and flashing go on first, the part nobody sees but everybody depends on.
- Step 03
Install
Boards cut, aligned and fastened for a consistent reveal.
- Step 04
Finish
Corners, window trim and transitions finished and cleaned up.
What good looks like
Finished siding — details worth noticing
A few photos from the trade, with what to look for in each one.
Photos
Siding: photos from job sites
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Thinking about siding?
Call (206) 550-4576 or send an estimate request.