Vinyl Siding in North Andover, MA

What We Did

• Tyvek® house wrap
• Norandex® Great Barrier vinyl siding

This customer contacted us because they were interested in updating the exterior of their home and chose to install a low maintenance siding.

 

We began this project by removing the siding from the entire home. Then we installed new Tyvek® house wrap to protect the home from moisture. 

We also removed to sides of the gambrel in the front to create a peak. Then we installed new Norandex® Great Barrier vinyl siding.

 

 

 

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Fiber Cement Siding in Reading, MA

What We Did

• James Hardie® fiber cement siding
• Hardiwrap® house wrap
• Simonton® Generations windows
• Anderson® Windows

This customer contacted us because they were interested in replacing their siding with a low maintenance fiber cement siding.

We began this project by removing the existing siding and installing new Hardiwrap® house wrap tp protect the home from the elements.

Then we installed new James Hardie® Coloplus pre-finished Hardiplank siding. We also installed new cellular PVC trim and PVC conerposts, window frames and sills.

 

We also replaced the columns on the front entryway and the steps that were rotting.

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We also replaced 20 windows with a mix of Simonton® Generations and Anderson® double hung windows.

 

 

Fiber Cement siding installation in Lexington, MA

What We Did

• James Hardie® fiber cement siding
• Tyvek® house wrap
• PVC window frames
  

This customer was interested in replacing their old cedar clapboards because the siding had excessive moisture damage. The customer chose to have fiber cement siding installed because of it's low maintenance and chose us as their siding contractor because we are very familiar with this product.

We began this project by stripping all the existing clapboards, cornerboards, vents, window frames and all backing paper. Then we installed new Tyvek® house wrap.

After, we installed new James Hardie® fiber cement Cedarmill clapboards in slate blue. We also installed PVC window frames and sills, PVC corner boards, new garage door frames and vinyl gable vents.

 

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Fiber Cement Siding installation in Winchester, MA

What We Did

• CertainTeed® fiber cement siding
• Tyvek® house wrap
• Sherwin Williams® Resilience paint
• seamless aluminum gutters

This customer was referred to us by a neighbor who we also did work for. This customer needed their siding replaced and their home painted.

 

 

 

The bottom portion of the home as cedar clapboards while the top portion was cedar shingles. The customer chose to keep the shingles but have the clapboards replaced.

 

We began this project by stripping the existing cedar clapboards and backing paper on the first floor of the home. We then installed new Tyvek® house wrap to protect the home from moisture.

 

Then we installed new pre-primed CertainTeed® fiber cement clapboards with 4inch exposures. We also installed new PVC fascia and soffits to the whole house and then put in all new seamless aluminum gutters and downspouts.

Then we painted the whole house with Sherwin Williams® Resilience paint to blend the new siding with the old shingles.

"Thanks so much for an excellent job; our house looks awesome! We are really glad we went with you guys and the folks who have seen our house can't believe the difference. We'll have you back in a few years to do the second story. Thank you!"

-Owners

 

James Hardie® Fiber-Cement Siding in Andover, MA

What We Did

• James Hardie® Fiber-Cement Siding
• Exterior Painting
• Carpentry 
• Mouldings

 

 

This home owner in Andover had alot of peeling paint on the right side of their home because the old wood siding would no linger hold any type of paint. After having United take a loot at it for them they decided to reside their home with Hardie Plank® Pre-primed Siding and paint all the exterior of their home.

 

 

 First we started by removing the existing gutters and stripped off 1 layer of wood clapboards. Then United installed blown insulation for all areas with loose insulation to make their home more energy effecient. Afterward we repaired and replaced some rotted areas of sheathing.

 Next we applied all new Tyvek® home wrap, aluminum drip caps for windows/door trim flashing, and stainless Ring-Shank siding fasteners. After, we installed James Hardie® Pre-primed fiber cement siding to the right side of the home. We also incorporated new cellular PVC to flat window casings, flat corner boards, fascia and soffit panels and rake boards.

 

 

 

The next part of the project was the exterior painting. We first power washed the old siding. Then we caulked all cracked or loose areas to ensure the paint would hold. Next we applied primer to the home. Finally we applied two coats of Sherwin Williams® acrylic stain to the whole house. We also painted frames, posts and all doors.

The customers were very pleased with the new look of their home.

 

Hardiplank® Fiber Cement Siding Andover, MA

What We Did

• Removed all old peeling clapboards and trim
• Replaced all trim with PVC
• Replaced clapboards with James Hardie clapboards
• Painted house

"Chain of Referrals"-This very large colonial house built in 1986 is located in a nice neighborhood in Andover MA. The original clapboards were not of the best quality and were causing paint problems.

The owners of the house decided to look into the possibility of replacing the siding. They knew they didn't want to even consider vinyl siding because they didn't care for the look. This left them considering wood siding vs. fiber cement siding. Another factor that was very important to them was re-sale value and recouping the cost of new siding.

During our consultation we explained to the customer that the cost of high quality wood clapboard is greater than the cost of Fiber Cement clapboard. We further explained that James Hardie siding comes with a 50 year product warranty and will hold paint for 20 years. To address the cost vs. value issue we provided documentation that showed fiber cement siding replacement had the number one payback for a home improvement project.

After viewing several houses in the area that we had done with fiber cement they were ready to have us transform their house. We removed and disposed of all the old clapboards and wood trim. We thoroughly inspected the sheathing (plywood underlayment) for any rot or insect infestation.

Next we installed Tyvek HomeWrap®. All the trim was replaced with maintenance free PVC trim. The new clapboard siding was installed to a 4 inch reveal. Finally the house was thoroughly caulked and painted with two coats.

While we were working on this house a neighbor down the street who is a realtor saw what we were doing and ended up hiring us to install new Fiber Cement Siding on her house. Several months later she referred us to a client in Arlington who just bought a house through her. We replaced their roof and installed Fiber cement siding. We are ready for the next referral to keep the chain going!

Hardiplank® Fiber Cement Siding Beverly, MA

What We Did

Fiber Cement Siding and Exterior Painting

• James Hardie fiber cement pre-primed cedarmill clapboards
• PVC trim
• New Seamless Gutters
• Blown insulation
• Tyvek House wrap

This customer called us when they realized their home was in desperate need of some updating. The siding was well over 100 years old. They had worked with fiber cement in the past and knew the installation procedure was unique and difficult. They sought us out based on our repuation as the most qualified fiber cement installer in New England.

The paint was no longer sticking to the wood siding of this colonial house, and the customer ran a day car at the property so they wanted it to have a new fresh inviting look.

We began this project by removing the old siding. We wrapped the home with Tyvek house wrap to protect it from the elements.

Then we installed new James Hardie fiber cement clapboards at a 4" exposure. We installed new PVC corner boards and created new quoins on the 4 corners of the home to keep the character of the colonial house.

After replacing the trim, we painted the home with Sherwin Williams paint. We also installed a new front door with side lites.

The customer said "Every aspect of the job done to customer's satisfaction. Most responsive team of workers we've ever encountered... What a God send! Thank you so much!"

 

James Hardie® Fiber Cement Siding Beverly, MA

What We Did

What we used:

• James Hardie® fiber cement siding
• Sherwin Williams® Resilience paint

This customer came to us when their wood siding was no longer holding paint and there were areas where the wood siding was beginning to rot. They weren't sure if they should hire a painter, or siding company. Luckily we handle both!

After meeting with a project consultant, this home owner decided that the best thing for their home would be to replace the siding with a material that required little maintenance but still looked like wood. That is why this customer chose James Hardie® fiber cement siding.

After removing the siding we wrapped the house with Tyvek® house wrap. Then we installed the pre-primed Hardi plank fiber cement clapboards. We also replaced some rotting fascia corners.

After installing the siding, our painters applied Sherwin Williams® Resilience paint.

Vinyl Siding & New Asphalt Roofing Billerica, MA

What We Did

• Norandex Reynolds® Great Barrier Vinyl Siding
• Anderson® 400 windows
• CertainTeed® Woodscape 30 yr Architectural shingles in Pewterwood

This house in Billerica needed a whole new makeover. The roof was in poor condition, the shingles siding was falling apart and the windows were in bad shape. The homeowner wanted to work with one company that has roofers, siding installers, and window installers.

We began this home makeover by installing 14 new double hung windows. The homeowners chose Anderson® 400 series new construction style windows to replace their old ones. We painted the interior around the window sills.

Then we removed all the existing wood shingles and wrapped the house in Tyvek® to protect it. The customer was interested in a siding that would be low maintenance and wouldn't require painting. They chose Norandex Reynolds® Great Barrier vinyl siding in steel blue. We also removed the old shingles from the roof and replaced them with CertainTeed® Woodscape 30 yr Architectural shingles in Pewterwood.

The homeowners were very please with their new home and appreciated working with one company for multiple projects.

They were especially pleased that throughout the entire process, their recently installed custom built deck was completely unharmed.

Hardiplank Siding Andover Massachusetts

What We Did

• James Hardie® pre-primed cedar mill siding
• Cellular PVC trim
• Cultured Stone
• Exterior Painting: Sherwin Williams®
• Roofing: CertainTeed® 30-year 3-tab algae-resistant shingles

This home in North Andover, Massachusetts was ready for a remodel makeover when we first saw it in 2006. The wood siding was original to the house, and was no longer holding paint. The roof’s life had run its course. And, although this home had plenty of character already, the homeowner was looking for a little something more. They knew that a project like this would require an experienced, professional roofer and siding contractor to get the job done right and they did not want to have to manage multiple contractors themselves. We were ready to take this job on, and exceed the homeowner’s expectations. In the end, we did just that-read on, and see if you agree.

First things first-the roof. This roof needed to be replaced, and fast! As a roofing contractor, this roof was fairly straightforward for us. We stripped the one layer of asphalt shingles that had been on the roof, and replaced some rotted sheathing. We re-shingled the roof with CertainTeed® 30 year 3-tab algae resistant shingles. Customer Comment “Excellent work on roof. Fast, neat, hardworking crew.”

After finishing up the roof, we moved on to replacing the siding. The cedar siding on the house was the original siding. It was rotted and no longer holding paint. It was time to find a long lasting solution. The homeowner appreciated that we are a siding contractor with multiple siding options.

The homeowner decided to use James Hardie® fiber cement siding. We stripped all of the old siding, and used Tyvek® wrap to protect their home from the elements. We then installed the pre-primed cedar mill James Hardie® siding. We also replaced the trim boards, fascia, and soffits with Azek TrimBoards®.

After all the installation was complete, we finished by painting the house. We used Sherwin-Williams® Duration Brand paint to give the longest lasting protection. Our painters specialize in finishing fiber cement siding.

To finish this home's transformation, we installed cultured stone on the homeowner's farmer's porch. They chose the Old Country Fieldstone style to give it that classic country look.