Andrew Scott Pocono Record Writer @PoconoAScott

A Monroe County Court judge will decide if a Smithfield Township community association board acted illegally when making decisions, such as reducing the number of its members and voting on a costly home re-siding project, without notifying residents in advance.

Testimony began last week and will conclude at a future date in a hearing on resident Carl Lanzisera's petition against the association board of Northslope III at Shawnee Mountain.

Lanzisera is requesting the court invalidate the board's votes to reduce the number of its members from nine to seven and spend more than $1 million of the association's budget to re-side homes on which vinyl siding was improperly installed. Lanzisera said the association's general membership, which contributes dues to the budget, was not notified in advance or present to have a say in any of these votes.

"It's really sad that Northslope III has to be exposed to this negative type of publicity," board secretary Mario Mancuso said during a brief recess at the first part of the hearing last week. "Our community really is a nice place to live, despite this legal issue being publicized."

Represented by attorney Marshall Anders, Lanzisera testified Northslope 3 has a total of 34 buildings and a total of 198 residential units in those buildings. Of the 34 buildings, 14 or 15 have cedar wood siding while the rest have vinyl siding.

Board shrinks

Lanzisera's wife, Judy King, testified to being on the board in 2013, when the board had nine members and voted to install vinyl siding over the original cedar siding on five buildings on Sky View Drive. This decision was made because the cedar siding was deteriorating and nearing the end of its use after more than 25 years.

Three of the board members at the time owned units in four of the five buildings. Between 2013 and 2014, the buildings were re-sided with vinyl, but in a shoddy manner leaving some of the units exposed to interior water infiltration damage.

In February 2015, when King was no longer a board member, the board voted to reduce its number from nine to seven members. The board found seven a more manageable number after problems with members missing multiple meetings, member Doreen DiMonte testified for the board, which is being represented by attorney Patricia Fecile-Moreland.

Lanzisera said the board voting to reduce its number, without the association's general membership being notified or having any say, is illegal.

Association By-laws dictate the board must have between three and nine members. By-laws dictate a vote by the majority of Class A general members is needed to increase, but not decrease, that number, DiMonte testified.

Board plans siding project

Meanwhile, the board had other contractors inspect the vinyl installation on the five buildings, but got too many contradicting opinions on what was done wrong, how to fix it and what the cost would be, board president John Roman testified. Wanting an independent, objective opinion that didn't come from contractors merely looking for work, the board hired the Easton-based Falcon Engineering Group to inspect the vinyl installation, Roman said.

When the board's attorney called Falcon Engineering architect Kurt Jensen to testify on the inspection's findings, Anders objected, saying Jensen hadn't done the inspection himself but instead was merely agreeing with conclusions arrived at by someone else who actually performed the inspection. County Court Judge Art Zulick allowed Jensen's testimony.

Falcon Engineering suggested a short-term plan addressing the work done on the five buildings, as well as a long-term repair/replacement/maintenance plan for all of Northslope III's buildings.

In its suggested short-term plan, Falcon Engineering found the five buildings would have to be re-sided again because of not only the improperly installed vinyl, but also more serious problems with deteriorating exterior structural conditions, Jensen said. Called by Lanzisera's attorney, Stroudsburg-based civil engineer Todd Holmes said the need for costly re-siding could have been avoided with simpler measures, such as caulking to strengthen insulation, though Jensen said such measures wouldn't have been enough.

Falcon Engineering presented the board with options of different products to replace the vinyl. In July 2015, by which time Lanzisera had been appointed to a board seat, the board chose Celect cellular composite siding as a replacement and had Falcon Engineering provide a cost estimate for the material and labor and then put the specifications out to bid.

The lowest bid coming back from a contractor was $525,000 for material and labor on the five buildings. The board decided the best way to fund this cost, without burdening dues-paying association members, is by taking up to $350,000 from the association's $761,000 Capital Reserve Replacement Fund and putting that with a bank loan amount covering the remainder, said Roman.

Lanzisera testified to raising concerns to fellow board members about the high amount of money they were looking to spend, saying this would further deplete the association's already under-funded Capital Reserve Replacement Fund and leave no money for emergencies. He said this would ultimately lead to increased dues on association members.

Costly siding project

Called by Lanzisera's attorney, Southampton-based accountant Scott Miller testified to the association having insufficient funds for the Celect re-siding.

Lanzisera said he asked why the board is focusing on just those five buildings, which happen to contain units owned by board members, when other buildings in the community need attention. He said this makes it seem like the board is looking out for just its own interests and that he again questioned the board making these decisions without any advance general membership notification or input.

Roman said he referred Lanzisera to the association's Declaration, which authorizes the association to use common or reserve funds for any work needed to any buildings, infrastructure or facilities within the community.

Roman said he referred Lanzisera also to the association By-laws stating "no unit owner vote is required for a capital expenditure for the reconstruction, repair or replacement of a damaged portion of a unit or units." The By-laws entrust the board to act in the community's best interests without the community having to be notified in advance or present at meetings for board decisions, Roman said.

However, Lanzisera's concerns only intensified when the board later learned it would cost more than $1 million to have work done on these five homes plus a number of others found with problems needing attention.

Lanzisera said he takes issue also with one version of one particular board meeting's minutes indicating he voted with the rest of the board to approve there-siding project when he in fact did not.

One version of that particular meeting's minutes, posted on the association website, states "all" members voted to approve the project, while another version of the minutes from the same meeting states Lanzisera abstained from the vote. Neither DiMonte nor Roman had an explanation for this discrepancy.

While Lanzisera said he was merely raising concerns, DiMonte and Roman said he was disrupting board meetings by constantly asking repetitive questions the board had to keep taking the time to answer instead of tending to other business on the agenda. Under cross-examination, when presented with minutes from board meetings showing no indication of Lanzisera causing any disruptions, DiMonte and Roman said not everything that happened or was said at the meetings was recorded in those minutes.

Lanzisera said he called out Roman, an attorney in New York, for illegally practicing law in Pennsylvania while not licensed to do so in this state.

In a December 2015 letter to Roman's law firm, DiMonte said Roman had never once presented himself or his firm as licensed to practice in this state. She said Roman had never tried using his legal background to influence board decisions, always withheld his opinions until after seeking fellow board members' input and suggested the board refer any legal matters to an attorney licensed to practice in this state.

Lanzisera's fourth point of contention is fellow board members voting to remove him from the board in early 2016.

While Lanzisera said he was removed for disagreeing with the board making decisions without advance notice to or input from the community, DiMonte said it was because of his disruptive, harassing behavior and defamatory statements toward her and other board members. Roman said he personally didn't want to see Lanzisera gone and that he had tried talking Lanzisera into stopping his behavior prior to the vote to remove him.

Lanzisera said the board illegally removed him. He said he was a board director, as opposed to a board officer, and that a majority vote of the association's general membership is needed to remove a director, unlike in an officer's case.

DiMonte said she reminded Lanzisera the board had appointed him to the seat vacated by a previous member, which differs from him having been elected to that seat, and that the board likewise could vote to remove him. The judge will issue a ruling after hearing all testimony.

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Callbacks and construction defects have made the national news again. A recent Nightline segment detailed shoddy construction in production homes around the country. The program, replete with teary homeowners, searched out only the most dramatic errors, including one home with melted siding and another with more than 800 drywall nail pops. The intended message was clear: builders are doing low-quality work. Of course, such problems are rare among pros who are serious about great work and great service.

Smart builders will use such reports as an opportunity to differentiate themselves. With homeowner scrutiny on the rise, its a good idea to take a second look at what can go wrong on a job. Its a chance to up your game.

With this in mind, BUILDER asked industry pros around the U.S.contractors, engineers, consultants, and home inspectorsto share the most common callbacks and defects they see in their markets. Their responses ranged from visible, often minor issues to serious problems that can remain hidden for years before leading to catastrophic failure. What follows are the most cited problems.

Not surprisingly, most everyone mentioned drywall cracks and nail pops. These are cosmetic issues, but some people come unglued over them, says San Bruno, Calif.based builder Skip Walker. Avoiding them is a matter of paying for good work. We tried a less expensive drywaller on a few jobs, but those jobs had problems, Walker adds, noting that the bargain drywaller took shortcuts like skipping coats, not leaving sufficient drying time between coats (mud needs about three days to dry in his area in winter), and using fast-drying hot mud that becomes brittle and more prone to cracking.

Pre-drying the framing also helps. If the house will eventually reach an equilibrium moisture content of 10% but the unconditioned lumber is at 14%, you will get cracks and nail pops as it dries and shrinks, says Matt Risinger, owner of Austin, Texasbased Risinger Homes.

Before hanging drywall, he lowers the framings moisture content to 12% or so by using fans, dehumidifiers, or the homes space conditioning system. Then he leaves the heat and air conditioning on while finishing the interior. The approach seems to be catching on in the industry: The top three or four builders around here are already doing it, and other companies are starting to follow suit, he says.

Subflooring is a big source of callbacks, says Risinger, noting that the use of commodity OSB makes squeaks inevitable. His advice is to upgrade to 1 subfloor like Huber Engineered Woods AdvanTech or Georgia-Pacifics Plytanium Sturd-I-Floor. Should you need further convincing, Risinger says that in 10 years of using engineered subflooring he has had no callbacks regarding that area of construction.

Since these products are polyurethane-based, its crucial to use a high-quality polyurethane adhesive, he adds. Old school glues dont stick to these products, he says.

Another common problem is sheathing that swells and buckles, telegraphing waves through the cladding. The fix is a simple: leave a -inch gap between the sheets. A 16d nail will make the proper space over rafters, though you may want to use H-clips over rafter bays.

Some framers seem unaware of this advice. I hired two guys to help me frame an addition, and neither one had heard of gapping sheathing panels, notes Chip Kiper, a Leavenworth, Kan.based builder and remodeler. He now inspects the sheathing before its covered. If any sheets arent gapped, I use a saw to make a kerf between them.

Swelling can also be a problem with fiber cement, where joints between horizontal runs need to be gapped and filled with sealant. If you ignore this advice, the board will soak up water and swell at the edges, says Bill Robinson of Train2Build.com.

I see a lot of framing errors that lead to uneven floors, says Atlanta structural engineer Chris DeBlois, noting that the problem has to do with the way todays homes are designed. In an older Colonial you know the rooms will be stacked with a central bearing wall. No more.

DeBlois says with todays open floor plans, some designers forget to account for the loads the floor will likely bear. For instance, he was called in to look at a large kitchen with no bearing wall under the joists (there was a media room directly below it), and an 8x12 island topped with a granite slab. Whoever did the framing layout didnt take the weight of that granite into account, so the kitchen floor ended up settling and sloping toward the island, like a little bowl, he says. The builder had to go back, jack the floor up, and triple the joists. DeBlois has also seen settling in rooms with thickset tile or stone floors.

Comfort complaints are rampant, according to our sources, and the fault often lies with the ductwork.

A lot of residential ducts have excessively high static pressures, says Jose de la Portilla, technical training manger with HVAC Learning Solutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas. The mechanical equipment has to run longer and has to start and stop more often, making it more prone to breakdown and premature failure.

The causes behind excessive pressures range from undersized ducts to excessive bends to sagging flex duct. Some installers suggest using rigid fittings for elbows and other directional changes, then stretching runs of flex duct taut between them. Many homes also have inadequate return paths that rely on door undercuts, leaving some rooms too hot and others too cold. The best way to avoid these problems is to consult with the mechanical contractor during the design phase.

Another comfort killer is ducts in unconditioned spaces that arent properly insulated or sealed. While this issue has gotten attention, many installers still havent gotten the memo. An unsealed supply duct in an unconditioned space can waste as much as 500 cubic feet of air per minute, and leaky return ducts can pull hot or cold outside air into the system.

A leaky foundation is the worst callback because it costs so much money to fix, Risinger says, adding that many homes in his market have water seepage at the slab-to-wall connection. Even without visible water, a damp basement or crawlspace can turn into a mold generator. Stepping up your game when it comes to foundation waterproofing makes a huge difference,he says.

He advises against fluid-applied waterproofing membranes because they depend on near-perfect application. They have to be installed at the right thickness with the right number of coats, and you need to make sure all the conditions for proper

adhesion have been met. Instead, he uses a peel-and-stick membrane thats covered with a dimple mat to relieve hydraulic pressure against the foundation, and backfilled with something that encourages drainage to a perimeter drain.

Kiper prefers to put rigid foam insulation against the concrete, covering it with fiberglass resin panels to protect the foam from damage. He caps the assembly with sheet metal to keep termites out of the house.

Kiper also points out that the basement is more likely to stay dry with a sound structure. Even a hairline crack can let moisture into the wall, he says. He recommends wide footings with plenty of steel reinforcing over thoroughly compacted soil. After pouring the footing, he also embeds a tapered 2x4 in the concrete to create a key joint, then removes it before pouring the wall. I know the key joint works because I havent had any leaks there, he says.

Getting stucco right seems to be a challenge on a lot of jobs. Its the most common problem we see, according to Richard Baker, builder solutions program manager at IBACOS. Baker and his team perform regular quality control assessments on product jobsites around the country. One problem with stucco is the same as many of the other callbacks in this article: the industry has lost its best craftsmen. We dont see the skilled labor that we used to, Baker says.

Stucco errors fall into three categories, the first being missing joints. The ASTM standards that govern stucco specify control joints every 144 square feet. Ambiguity in how some stucco systems implement these standards and the fact that some builders dont like the look of control joints means they often get left out. Some installers also forget to put a flexible sealant where the stucco meets another material, such as around a window. The result is the same in both cases: the stucco cracks when it expands, letting water into the structure.

The second big stucco error is the wrong mix: Too much sand can make the mix weak and prone to cracking; too little sand leaves it brittle, so cracking tends to be dramatic. When brittle stucco cracks, it can sound like a gunshot, says Baker. He has even seen it shear the metal lath beneath the stucco. The solution to both problems is to use pre-mixed stucco.

The third error stems from poor hydration. Stucco needs to be kept hydrated for a few days after its applied. Some installers skip this step, causing the pH to stay too high and making the stucco less able to hold paint. Some builders compensate by using pH-resistant paints, but this is not a silver bullet, Baker says. They really need to hydrate the stucco.

Mistakes like these arent confined to stucco. Contractors also see them with adhered masonry products. The adhered masonry veneer on every house I see is wrong, says Cary, N.C.based home inspector Bruce Barker. The biggest problems have to do with transitions: missing backer rod or sealant around window jambs, as well as missing weep screeds.

To avoid such mistakes, builders need to take care when hiring siding subs. They also need tighter specs and to ensure the job superintendent or lead carpenter is on site. We advise more site supervision on the days stucco is being installed, says Baker.

With exterior flashings the most problematic spots are where brick veneer meets another type of siding, and where a roof dies into a sidewall.

At least in my market, a lot of them dont understand how their trade relates to the other trades, says Jim Schneider, a custom builder in Norfolk, Va. He has responded with scopes of work that detail exactly how the flashings have to be done, and he makes sure his job supervisor is on site to check the work.

Where a roof meets a wall, the roofer often will neglect to install kickout flashing. The kickout is a bent piece of metal at the base of a step-flashing run that directs water into the gutter. When its missing, water can run down the wall below the gutter, finding its way behind the siding and rotting the sheathing.

Some architects and homeowners dont like the look of kickouts. An alternative (suggested by Bill Rose, author of Water in Buildings: An Architects Guide to Moisture and Mold) is to nail a pressure-treated 2x4 at the roof-wall intersection before installing roofing or siding. Then bend the step flashing over the 2x and down onto the roof. This puts the flashing outboard from the cladding and directs water straight into the gutter.

Installers have gotten better in recent years when it comes to window flashing. The one exception is the sill pan. All exterior doors and windows need a sill pan, but contractors in general arent using them, says Train2Builds Robinson. Thats fine if everything else is perfect, but it rarely is.

Barker says that aluminum windows especially need a pan because installers can rack them during installation, breaking the seal at the bottom corners. The IRC doesnt require pan flashing on windows unless the window manufacturer does, and window manufacturers often dont, he explains. By the time the homeowner sees a stain on the wall there is already rot in the structure.

We also heard about leaky pipe and vent penetrations. When someone cuts a hole for a gas line or dryer vent, they need to flash it to the water-resistant barrier. But they seldom do. I see this done incorrectly all the time, says Robinson. He says the problem wont be fixed until installers start taking wall penetrations as seriously as roof penetrations. He also recommends prefabricated boots like those made by QuickFlash.

Robinson adds that the only caulks and sealants used around penetrations should be those with a high solid content like silicone or polyurethane. Otherwise it will shrink down to its solid content, leaving gaps, he says.

Modern architecture is quite popular in some parts of the country, and modern architecture means flat roofs. Flat roof problems are common in my market, says Risinger. We have to go to crazy extremes to make sure they dont leak.

While todays roofing membranes are durable, it can be hard to integrate the roof and wall flashings. Even the smallest defect can cause a leak. Risinger learned this the hard way after a scupper in a parapet wall at the edge of a flat roof let water into the structure, causing several thousand dollars in damage.

He now uses peel-and-stick or fluid-applied membranes on walls and parapets, and he brings the roofer in early to integrate the membrane with the roof flashing. Following these steps, he hasnt had a problem since.

Upgraded master baths with custom showers that feature built-in seats and multiple showerheads are a popular option among well-heeled homeowners. They tend to be on the second floor above a living space, so leak proofing is crucial. But if, as is often the case, the seat is built into a corner or the shower has an L-shape, the waterproofing membrane can be hard to detail correctly.

Baker is seeing more installations with pinhole leaks that are hard to detect, but that let mold and rot slowly build up in framing cavities. Complex showers need a higher level of waterproofing, he cautions. For instance, while the membranes beneath most showers arent sloped, its worth the effort to slope the underlayment in the shower toward the drain before applying the membrane.

Callbacks can be costly. When it comes to serious issues like waterproofing and framing, getting it right the first time is crucial. When it comes to minor annoyances, however, the easiest course for builders may be to schedule a callback ahead of time.

When he closes out a job, Mark Scott, a builder and remodeler in Cabin John, Md., schedules two follow-up quality inspections: one in six months and the other in 12 months.

During the six-month inspection we look for anything unusual like abnormal settling, and we address those issues within two weeks, he says. At the 12-month inspection he takes care of all the cosmetic stuff. We tell the customers that the home needs to go through a heating and cooling cycle in order to reach equilibrium, then we can fix nail pops and such and they will stay fixed.

Not only has this reduced the number of calls Scott gets in the interim, but its also improved his companys reputation for customer service. No one else around here proactively does follow-up quality-control inspections, so it really sets us apart.

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YOU HAVE TO BACK SEAL! IF YOU ARE GOING TO DO THE JOB RIGHT YOU CANNOT FINISH BETTER THAN MACHINES CAN!!

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Buffalo Lumber offers a comprehensive system to do log siding the right way and it starts with factory finish. The biggest and most frequent mistake we see people make is thinking they can just tack siding up and stain the face to save money. This is the Worst Thing you can Possibly do with Wood Siding! The problem is water. Water gets behind the wood and causes problems. By the time you realize there is a problem the cost to repair it is in the thousands or tens of thousands. 99% of all reported siding failures are installation related. That puts a pretty big onus on preparation. Doing the job exactly the right way is worth its weight in gold when you consider that anything that goes wrong costs multiple thousands of dollars to address. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week we get calls about wood siding and the number 1 reported reason we get called is the wood siding on the house now is failing because it was not sealed on the back. The average cost for one of our customers to repair log siding is well over $5000. We have a $2500 order minimum + they have labor. Life teaches 1 rule: It costs 10 TIMES MORE to fix something that goes wrong than it would to do the job the exact right way in the first place. Why put your building and your wallet at risk? Be Certain - factory finish!

Pricing based on 1500 SQFT order Delivered FREE to most places in the USA! $2500 ORDER MINIMUM

Cedar Log Siding Grades and Seasoning

MILL SELECT : STK (Select Tight Knot) cedar log siding has been visually inspected at the mill for an appearance grade that allows proportional distribution of knots, burls and naturally occurring markings which add to the decorative character of the piece. Sound, live, small to medium tight knots permitted every 6 - 8 inches. MILL SELECT is usually SEASONED - KILN Dried (KD) or AIR Dried (AD) - to 14% moisture content. SEASONING referes to how lumber has been dried to reduce moisture content before it is milled to pattern. Some grades of cedar are milled green (unseasoned), some are air-dried or kiln-dried to meet specifications when required. Kiln drying speeds up wood seasoning in closed chambers by heating and controlling air circulation. Kiln Dried log siding has 14% maximum moisture content. Partially Air Dried (PAD) means the siding has been air dried on stickers for a short period after being milled. PAD cedar is still considered green and moisture content is 20% or higher.

The fact is that all wood no matter how it is dried (seasoned) will expand and contract during the year due to moisture changes in the air. The thing about PAD green woods is that they are prone to changes of greater degree than fully air dried or kiln dried lumber. This means you must use patterns like shiplap, channel rustic or QTR Log Siding that allow more room for wood expansion and contraction in their design - patterns that allow movement without compromising the overall appearance. During the milling of green logs there will be some blown knots but our mills are saying less than 10% board loss. Milled Green PAD (partially air dried) is a cedar grade that is designed to ease the high cost of cedar. Get out your saw and cut around that knot hole and save a buck or two. If you can afford a flaw or two to save a buck or two this is the grade for you. A more detailed write-up of Cedar Grades and Seasoning can be found on our Western Red Cedar Siding page STK, STD&BTR NPS Cedar Grades and KD and Partially Air Dried (PAD) Cedar. Have you considered Cedar DUTCH LAP Siding as an alternative to Log Siding? Dutch Lap siding (also called Cove Lap and German Lap) is a 1x Cedar siding pattern with a rustic look - similar to 2x cedar log siding - for a better price !

STK Mill Select Red Cedar Siding

Red Cedar Log Siding - As interior paneling

We understand dreams and making a dream come true within a tight budget. But there is no margin for error if you select species with no natural resistance to moisture and insects. It can work but you have to be diligent about your installation, maintenance and upkeep. If you dont back seal, if you don't seal end cuts, if you do not follow rigorous air-flow and water run-off guidelines before during installation you will IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. If you install everything right but do NOT keep up your maintenance you will IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. Our mills strive to find the best softwood log species in your area to meet grading requirements. The specific wood species can vary by season and availability but all will have very similar grain, knot, color appearance and performance attributes.

Rustic Log Cabin Siding- Delivered Mill Direct To You!

West Virginia Log Siding Home 2x8 HEM-FIR LOG SIDING NO REVEAL STK - PreStained Olympic "CARAMEL" Semi-trans Oil-based

Log siding is a great way to achieve the look of harmony with nature you want and save thousands of dollars in the process. Log siding on a stick built (traditional framing) home will cost you 30 to 50% less than actual log construction. We have had many customers opt for stick built structures and use pine log siding and pine paneling to achieve the rustic look and save some dough. One guy even used metal framing and saved a bunch. He has 7,412 SQFT Heated + 4592 SQFT Covered Porch = 12,004 SQFT under roof. He did the whole building for a total cost of $267,744. His story is here Home Owner - PINE LOG SIDING

QTR Log Siding is milled from 2x8" ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine or Hem-Fir board stock into a log pattern. The lap pattern ensure tight insulation against weather and eliminates the need for chinking (sealant) between the logs. Our log siding can be milled to show a "reveal" between the rounds when installed. Applying chinking to the "Log Siding with Reveal" (with chink) pattern achieves that truly rustic log cabin look. * Our mills strive to find the best softwood log species in your area to meet grading requirements. The specific wood species can vary by season and availability but all will have very similar grain, knot, color appearance and performance attributes.

PINE LOG SIDING PRICING By SQUARE FOOT Understanding our Prices:

We price log siding by the square foot. Our Price is meant to include an idea of delivery if you order at least 1500 square feet. The finish price includes your log siding plus one coat factory stained or primed. That means wood and finish for that price delivered. If you know your square footage you can multiply it by the price below and have an idea what this product will cost you. If your square footage is below 1500sq expect to put some delivery on it.

Pricing below INCLUDES Delivery if ordering at LEAST 1500 SQFT $2500 ORDER MINIMUM

MILL SELECT #2 GRADE KILN DRIED PONDEROSA PINE, LODGEPOLE PINE, HEM-FIR, SPF Check your SQFT to LFT coverage

2x6 TRIM BOARD $1.89 PER VERTICAL FOOT SMOOTH LOG CORNERS $120 PER VERTICAL FOOT Compare Cabin & Corner Prices!

FACTORY FINISH = PEACE OF MIND How Much is Your Peace of Mind Worth?

Add 25 per SQFT for ECO-FRIENDLY OIL BASED STAIN (Rough Face Only - not available at all mill locations)

Buffalo Lumber offers a comprehensive system to do cedar wood siding the right way and it starts with factory finish. The biggest and most frequent mistake we see people make is thinking they can just tack cedar siding up and stain the face to save money. This is the Worst Thing you can Possibly do with Wood Siding! The problem is water. Water gets behind the wood and causes problems. By the time you realize there is a problem the cost to repair it is in the thousands or tens of thousands. 99% of all reported siding failures are installation related. That puts a pretty big onus on preparation. Doing the job exactly the right way is worth its weight in gold when you consider that anything that goes wrong costs multiple thousands of dollars to address. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week we get calls about wood siding and the number 1 reported reason we get called is the wood siding on the house now is failing because it was not sealed on the back. The average cost for one of our customers to repair cedar siding is well over $5000. We have a $2500 order minimum + they have labor. Life teaches 1 rule: It costs 10 TIMES MORE to fix something that goes wrong than it would to do the job the exact right way in the first place. Why put your building and your wallet at risk? Be Certain - factory finish!

Pricing based on 1500 SQFT order Delivered FREE to most places in the USA! $2500 ORDER MINIMUM

Man Cave in Virginia - Smooth 2x8 Pine Log Paneling - Stained "Fruitwood" with Ultra Violet Finish

The VALUE of Factory Finish

The first thing that wood experts like the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association will tell you is that all wood siding - even cedar log siding - needs to be sealed on all six sides prior to installation and then re coated as needed on the face for the lifetime of the wood. FINISH SIDING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION "Before installation (job site), applying a finish to all surfaces (including ends) is recommended. Factory applied finishes are best. They ensure the best performance of the finish. The type of coating will be determined by final finish and look selected. The finish protects the wood from moisture absorption and UV degradation, helps prevent staining caused by mildew and extractives and will increase the service life of top coats." from WRCLA How to Install Western Red Cedar Siding

Connecticut Lodge 2x8" HEM FIR QTR LOG STK "MILL SELECT" with reveal Siding Pre-finished Olympic "Carmel" 2x8 Trim "Hunter Green"

We interviewed Brandon Stendal- owner of Stone Valley Painting, LLC. and a customer of ours and asked- "What is the value of factory finish?"

"Usually we are only finishing the face of the building. For us- a commercial painter- to prime coat 6 sides in the field takes about twice as long as coating the face alone after installation. We charge $50hour commercially so the price immediately doubles. We primed all 4 sides of about 833 sqft of your wood siding and it took 2 guys about 8 hours to do this job. It took 5 gallons of primer to coat it (between $25 and $30 per gallon) and we had to rack it at our own warehouse and then transport to the jobsite. I would actually prefer my customers to get a factory finished primer coat and then have me do the final coat in the field- that is the best wood siding performance option. That may not sound like it is good for business but long term, happy customers are my business!"

We agree completely.

Factory finishing coats 4 of six sides - You get the face, the back and both side edges, the butt ends need to be sealed when installed on the jobsite. If you are going to do the job right- you can't do it better (or cheaper) than the machines. If you are planning to stain instead of paint- the number of gallons needed per square foot virtually doubles. You do not have to apply a final coat to the face after installation but you had better have a large, well ventilated area with racks for the wood siding to dry - usually 3-7 days depending on humidity and finish choice. The fact is that sealing the wood on all six sides prior to installation is the single most important thing you can do to ensure the long term performance of your wood siding- factory finishing saves the headache factor (literally) and is the first step to doing the job right. The truth may not be what you "want" to hear but remember if it's worthwhile to do: It costs 3 times as much and takes 3 times as long as you originally thought it would. It costs 10 times as much to fix a screw up as to do things right in the first place!

The Question Is - Can You afford Not to Factory Finish?

New York Log Cabin 2x8 HEWN PINE LOG SIDING NO REVEAL STK PreStained 2 coats of Cabot's Semi Transparent Acrylic "Sequoia" mixed at 1/2 opacity

A SCRIBED Log Cabin look for A HEWN Log Siding price you can afford!

Why Custom Hewn Log SIDING over FULL log? That's easy- it makes DOLLARS and SENSE! Custom milled HEWN log gives that distinct Hand-Scribed Log look and more importantly the log FEELING many log home lovers are looking for. In today's economy people are FORCED to look for ways to achieve their dreams on an ever tightening budget. Hewn Log Siding on a stick built house will cost about what a traditional log home would cost (even less if you are creative) but you can LOVE IT! LIVE in IT! and ACHIEVE your dream look on the budget with Hewn Log Siding.

HEWN LOG SIDING PRICING BY SQUARE FOOT Understanding our Prices:

We price log siding by the square foot. Our Price is meant to include an idea of delivery if you order at least 1500 square feet. The finish price includes your log siding plus one coat factory stained or primed. That means wood and finish for that price delivered. If you know your square footage you can multiply it by the price below and have an idea what this product will cost you. If your square footage is below 1500sq expect to put some delivery on it.

Pricing below INCLUDES Delivery if ordering at LEAST 1500 SQFT $2500 ORDER MINIMUM

LODGEPOLE PINE, MILL SELECT #2 GRADE KILN DRIED Check your SQFT to LFT coverage

2x6 HEWN TRIM $4 PER VERTICAL FOOT HEWN LOG CORNERS $144 PER VERTICAL FOOT Compare Cabin & Corner Prices!

PEACE OF MIND - 2 COAT FINISH How Much is Your Peace of Mind Worth?

Add 25 per SQFT for ECO-FRIENDLY OIL BASED STAIN (Rough Face Only - not available at all mill locations)

Buffalo Lumber offers a comprehensive system to do cedar wood siding the right way and it starts with factory finish. The biggest and most frequent mistake we see people make is thinking they can just tack cedar siding up and stain the face to save money. This is the Worst Thing you can Possibly do with Wood Siding! The problem is water. Water gets behind the wood and causes problems. By the time you realize there is a problem the cost to repair it is in the thousands or tens of thousands. 99% of all reported siding failures are installation related. That puts a pretty big onus on preparation. Doing the job exactly the right way is worth its weight in gold when you consider that anything that goes wrong costs multiple thousands of dollars to address. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week we get calls about wood siding and the number 1 reported reason we get called is the wood siding on the house now is failing because it was not sealed on the back. The average cost for one of our customers to repair cedar siding is well over $5000. We have a $2500 order minimum + they have labor. Life teaches 1 rule: It costs 10 TIMES MORE to fix something that goes wrong than it would to do the job the exact right way in the first place. Why put your building and your wallet at risk? Be Certain - factory finish!

Pricing based on 1500 SQFT order Delivered FREE to most places in the USA! $2500 ORDER MINIMUM

LOG CORNERS

Most of our customers finish out their log siding with 2x6" or 2x8" Trim boards. Its inexpensive, easy to install and looks great.

LOG CORNER SYSTEM

On the other hand we have the AWESOME log tail corner system developed by Lance Clymer at Timberline Log Exteriors. These corners are the most real looking corner system available. Lance makes them for us on special order basis. He has created a video on how to install them and they really are awesome. The 8" Round Log Corners mimic the look of "Swedish Cope" and "Saddle Notch" Full Logs profiles. They are notched on the bottom and extend beyond the wall approximately 1 foot. These log corners are actually a "system" of separate pieces that are assembled on the job site. It takes 4 unique pieces to make one vertical linear foot of 8" round log corner.

The problem is that along with being really awesome they are really freaking expensive. We want you to know what they cost up front here on the site so we dont have to break as many hearts when we quote you on the phone. Some people just have to have them and some find they dont need them as much once they know what the cost really is. Plan on $120 per vertical foot for PINE LOG and $200 for CEDAR LOG. Add about $20 per foot for HEWN surfacing. Its expensive because it takes about 4 pieces per vertical foot to run on both left and right sides of the corner. On average each of these pieces go for about $30 to $50 (cedar).

To put this into perspective if you had 4- 10 foot high corners you would be looking at between $4800 (pine) to $8000 (cedar) to do the job. It usually works out to be around of what your log siding will cost. So it adds quite a bit of cost but also adds quite a bit of character. There is nothing else like them. Timberline has simplified the design lately which you can check out on Lance's new log corner installation video. This video also includes important tips about installing the quarter log siding so even if you do not spring for the fancy corners its a good DIY source.

FACTORY FINISH = PEACE OF MIND

Recently we had a customer who ordered some Hewn Pine Log Siding from us finished at the factory. Those of you who are familiar with our "peace of mind pine" interior products know that the peace of mind comes from the dedication of the finisher himself, Rick Wood of Woodco Prefinishing. Rick is quite simply the best finisher on the planet in our opinion. All he does is finish wood and nothing goes out of that shop without his stamp of approval. Rick is the only finisher we use that has a 100% happy customer record. When we sent our hewn log to Rick for this customer we ordered a 1 coat exterior application of Cabot's Translucent Acrylic to be applied prior to shipping. Rick was not happy with the 1 coat result so he added an extra coat (free of charge) on that one order. The result is a beautiful product that will be protected for years to come. He then called us to explain that hewn log because of the uneven surface should always have 2 coats applied in order to look right and perform the way it should. He did the extra coat free of charge on the first job but would have to charge on all subsequent jobs.

You see long term beauty and performance is an investment of time and money and we are firm believers in investing into peace of mind up front rather than investing in Murphy's Law later on. Allow me to explain. We get customers all the time who say "we can get that down the road for the price of what you are charging for finished hewn pine". What they are not factoring is the COST and TIME of finishing the job in the field or more aptly put - the cost of field finishing your log siding THE RIGHT WAY! The RIGHT WAY is to apply finish to all 6 sides of the wood prior to installation in order to protect it from moisture damage. As you can imagine applying stain to 6 sides of a stick of wood in the field is a time consuming (and money consuming) process. It is usually done by the installers (who are not trained finishers) and it is a big job. Imagine you are an installer at a job site with 2000sq feet of hewn log siding that has not been finished and you have to finish all 6 sides before installation. Rough estimates of 2x8 or 3x8 log siding require about 3600 lineal feet to cover 2000 square feet of space. To put this into perspective in order to stain both sides you are going to be finishing 1.4 miles of wood. You will need a place to store 1.4 miles of wood and you will need to dry 1.4 miles of wood without dirt or bugs or anything getting into the finish during this process. Chances are you are not going to have the proper equipment (or space) to do the job right and if you try the expenses are going to mount up. So you have a meeting with the homeowner and decide the best way to handle this is to install the wood with no finish and then finish the face after installation in order to save money. Many homeowners feel that risk is worth the savings however we disagree. The risk is that water will get trapped behind the wood at some point during the home's lifespan. When this happens the pine WILL ROT. There are no exceptions to this rule- if water stands on pine it will rot. The reason every piece of literature on the subject says to finish all six sides prior to installation is that pine is extremely susceptible to rot. If rot begins to occur on the back side of your siding you will have no way of knowing until it is too late. Too late being when the rot shows up on the face of the wood. Rot is contagious- if it shows up on the face of the wood chances are it has gone the other way as well.

We have documented cases of pine siding that has begun to rot and has taken out the walls behind it as well as the siding in front. In those cases the entire wall has to be replaced not just the siding itself. The cost of fixing such problems in the field run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Some of you will be thinking "well that is a worst case scenario" and you would be right however think about it for a minute. In your lifetime how many people have actually taken the time to do a job exactly right? If you have the same experience as we do you will realize that most people (including installers) take shortcuts. Shortcuts cause worst case scenarios to occur. Sitting in my chair I have spoken to people directly who have had improper installation techniques cost 10 times more to fix than if they had used proper methods in the first place. The number one cause of problems in the field? Water damage- the number one cause of water damage in the field? Improper field finishing and installation. If you think I am trying to scare the living daylights out of you, you are exactly right. I am trying to scare you into making sure things are done exactly right. Back to Rick. Rick Wood has been finishing wood products for many years and he knows how to do the job right. He has machines and racks set up to dry miles and miles of wood and he has taken it upon himself that his good name goes out with every order. If Rick says you need 2 coats of finish on hewn log you better believe him. It is not just your peace of mind we are talking about but ours as well. The last thing in the world we need is a problem in the field which is why we do not offer the hewn pine unfinished at all. We feel the risk is too great for our customers. If we are more expensive than the guys down the road it is because doing a job exactly right usually costs more up front than the cheapest option. Rick Wood does the job exactly right every time! The rule to remember is that fixing something done wrong costs 10 times more than doing it right in the first place. The choice is where and when you invest into the value of long term happiness and performance. At the end of the day how much is your peace of mind really worth? CB Chris Buffalo of Buffalo Lumber Company has consulted on over 20,000 wood projects, bid over 10,000, sold over 2,000 and visited over 200 jobsites nationwide. His credentials are "Been there done that thousands of times". It's not Bull it's Buffalo 😉

2x8" SMOOTH Log Siding Home - all corners, windows and doors trimmed out with 2x6" Board

Above is Nates log cabin. He used 2x4 trim on all of his windows and doors and 2x6 for his corners and it looks great! This is the cheapest and easiest way to trim out a log home. It still looks "loggy" and saves THOUSANDS on fancy surface milling and corner trim. This is off his back porch where he did a vaulted roof. I dont think anyone would doubt the log cabin feel of this home.

Below is Chad's log cabin. He used 2x8" HEWN Log Siding and HEWN Log Corners. The log corners mimic the look of "Swedish Cope" FULL LOG profile. Each vertical foot is actually 4 separate log pieces specially cut to assemble on the job site. It looks amazing, cost a lot MORE than Nates BUT way less than the FULL 8" HEWN LOG cost that he had researched.

2x8 HEWN Log Siding Home - 65 vertical feet of HEWN Log Corner system, windows and doors trimmed with 2x" board

Where does your log cabin budget fall?

To help you figure out how style can affect your budget here are 4 Log Siding & Trim Options: (1) SMOOTH LOG + 2x BOARD TRIM (windows, doors and corners) (2) SMOOTH LOG + 2x BOARD TRIM (windows, doors) + LOG CORNERS (3) HEWN LOG + 2x HEWN BOARD TRIM (windows, doors and corners) (4) HEWN LOG + 2x HEWN BOARD TRIM (windows, doors) + HEWN LOG CORNERS To illustrate the pricing differences in our options we selected a Classic single story Log Cabin structure 80 long and 20 wide - 4 walls with 4 corners 10' vertical. It needs 2000 square feet to cover in log siding and 600 lineal feet in trim for doors, windows and 40 vertical feet of corners.

This classic log cabin image above courtesy of Tomahawk Log and can be found at Tomahawklog - The Clearwater Design pdf

Then we priced the 4 options - all factory finished and delivered: 2000 square feet log siding, 600 lineal feet in doors, windows and corner trim - all HEM-FIR SELECT TIGHT KNOT (STK) lumber so you are comparing cost of style differences only: (1) $11,114 - SMOOTH LOG + 2x BOARD TRIM (2) $15,837 - SMOOTH LOG + 2x BOARD TRIM + LOG CORNERS (3) $15,974 - HEWN LOG + 2x HEWN BOARD TRIM (4) $21,573 - HEWN LOG + 2x HEWN BOARD TRIM + HEWN LOG CORNERS

Here is how the 4 Log Siding Quote Options break out by item price:

April 2016 pricing includes siding and trim all factory pre-stained or primed delivered to job site - but not installed!

Where does your log cabin budget fall in this price picture?

It pretty clear the price jumps when you choose Log Corners instead of 2x6" Board Trim and jumps again when you choose HEWN Log surfacing over SMOOTH Log. If you want to price the same options in cedar plan on paying 1/3 more across the board. Compare this 2000 SQFT 4 corner cabin to your log cabin design and size - smaller? bigger? more corners? Price it out and see if Buffalo Lumber can deliver for you!

Good luck on your dream. We hope this has helped you plan your next move!

2x8" QTR LOG CABIN Siding - NO Reveal (Chinkless)

2x8" QTR LOG Siding with Reveal (with Chink) usually 3/4" (F)

The measurements below are for estimating only. They are based on industry pattern standards* BUT can and WILL vary from mill to mill. Note that width and exposure are the same for NO REVEAL and With REVEAL log profiles (image below). The Reveal (F) between log rounds is usually 3/4". Be sure to confirm these dimensions with the mill before you order!

QTR Log Cabin Siding

The amount of Exposed Face (SQFT exposure) is determined by subtracting the pattern OVERLAP from the the actual "dressed width" which is the true width of the board measured across. The overlap will usually be 1/2" to 3/4" depending on selected width; 6", 8", 10", 12". Log home siding is often sold by the linear (or lineal) foot LFT. Our Linear Foot Factor* is derived by dividing 12 by the exposed face. Your LFT volume is calculated by multiplying your SQUARE FOOT area by the LFT factor:

A) Calculate the square footage in walls: length x height = SQFT area B) Calculate, and then subtract, the square footage of openings C) Add 10% to cover trim and waste D) Multiply the result by the factor for lineal feet For example: If you are siding 10 walls 8 feet high by 40 feet long with 2x8" Cedar Log Siding and we allow 10% of the total square feet for openings, you would need approximately 5800-5900 linear feet: 10 * 8 * 40 = 3200 SQ FT - 320 (10% openings) + 288 (10% trim/waste) = 3168 SQ FT * 1.85 linear factor = 5861 LFT

*WARNING! Although there are wood siding industry standards like WWPA, WCLIB, WRCLA, CRA, NELMA - the actual thickness, width, pattern overlap and exposed face can vary from mill to mill. This variation can significantly impact the actual LFT VOLUME of wood you need to buy to cover YOUR specific SQFT area. Be sure to confirm the DRESSED pattern measurements with the mill BEFORE you buy. Running a hundred SQFT short can cost $$$$ if custom milling and shipping are involved. When we quote your log siding SQFT we will use the dimensions specific to the mill producing YOUR order. You will see those specifications on the confirmed quote BEFORE you commit to the order. There are NO hidden gotchas!

2x10" or 2x12" HEWN LOG Siding - SQUARE Profile - Special Order call for quote

Common Sense Siding Installation Tips

The fact is that all wood no matter how it is dried (seasoned) will expand and contract during the year due to moisture changes in the air.

Allow your wood to acclimate before installation. This is the most common installation mistake and the most costly. When the wood arrives it will begin to change sizes to adjust to its new climate. The worst thing you can do is install siding during this phase. This is true of ALL seasoning grades. Allow 1 - 2 weeks for your wood to acclimate. The last thing you want to do is install it DURING the change.

Ideally you would unband the wood and sticker it for proper air flow. But if you do not have that option then leave it banded for a longer period of time. After this acclimation period size changes will be seasonal and minimal. This simple step is the single most important thing to remember when installing any wood siding product especially PAD board.

Avoid moving lumber when it is raining and it should always be covered with a lumber wrap that allows air to circulate moisture out. Always keep lumber on pilings so air can circulate under the pile. Never store lumber in a room with fresh concrete or drywall. Do not store the exterior project wood anyplace where it might be artificially heated or cooled. It must adjust to the natural conditions where it will reside.

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Siding installation isnt a job that should be trusted to just any subpar contractor. Thats why homeowners in the Lebanon, Missouri, area turn to ABC Seamless Siding & Windows time and again to have our expert certified technicians install our superior products on their homes. We can be trusted to perform a quality job the first time, and our seamless metal siding will likely be the last siding youll ever need installed on your home.

When we complete a siding installation on your home in Lebanon, we will manufacture the steel panels on site so that they stretch from end to end on your house without any seams. Not only does seamless siding look better than siding with cracks between panels, but it also provides better protection against thermal heat transfer, moisture infiltration, and insect infestations. Whats more, our siding is made of 28-gauge, G90 galvanized steel, so you can count on siding that is:

Whats more, our siding installation will be backed by an industry-leading, non-prorated, lifetime transferable warranty to give you added peace of mind.

For more information on the siding installation services we provide for homeowners in the Lebanon, MO, area, contact ABC Seamless Siding & Windows today. We are also happy to tell you about our financing options for those who qualify.

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Siding installation of any siding material is the job of a professional installer. Professional installers have their siding expertise, so if you are planning to get one, you will need to know if he has the skills and expertise in installing a particular siding of your choice. In order to maximize the life span of your siding, you will need to have them properly installed. Whether you hire an installer or you have it installed you, proper installation procedures must be followed, and careful attention to details is a must.

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Siding installation is less expensive, but it is not less in quality. In fact, it is one of the most popular choices of siding among homeowners today. Vinyls simplicity, beauty and durability are a guarantee. When installed, they also will look great on the exterior of your home because they come in wide variety of colors and designs as well. They will only require little maintenance and repairs or replacement will be easier than other siding options. Its installation is also easy and simple so it can be a do it your self project. All you need is to prepare all the required tools and supplies needed beforehand. This will make the installation quicker than if you will have to go looking for tools when you already have started the installation. It will just be a waste of your time and effort. If you want a more accurate installation, you can obtain installation guidelines from manufacturers. It will help you in achieving a successful siding install while saving a lot of money for cutting out the labor cost of siding contractors in Lowell MA.

It is now a question of doing it yourself or having the services of the experts. If you want it done the perfect way making your money worth on it, then, by all means, hire an experienced contractor. But if you are somehow on a tight budget, why not do it yourself with a little help from some experts? It will surely be a challenging experience and a rewarding one afterward especially if you will be able to do it the way you want it done.

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We Proudly Offer Mastic & James Hardie Siding Products

Along with the roof, the siding of your home is critical for keeping things strong and protected. The vast number of choices may seem overwhelming, but there are some choices that are well above the others. Here at Rain Gutter Specialties, we specialize in Mastic vinyl siding and James Hardie fiber cement siding. Well help you choose the siding that will best suit your needs, allowing your home to withstand anything Mother Nature can throw your way!

For the past few decades vinyl siding has risen in popularity and remained on of the top choices for homeowners for a number of different reasons. Vinyl siding is versatile in size, direction, color, and style.

While the style of your siding may be unique, one thing runs constant with this material: it is built to last. You can feel confident that Rain Gutters vinyl siding will be easy to maintain, and last longer than other materials.

James Hardie is the fiber cement siding that has become the number one trusted brand. Utah residents can rest assured that this home siding will stand the test of time. We all know just how unstable Utahs weather can be, but that doesnt faze this home siding!

James Hardie siding has been tested for some of the worst weather conditions. It is resistant to storm and sun damage, as well as the weathering of time. Those looking for a classy yet sturdy finish to their home will find it with fiber cement siding.

No matter what type of look your house needs, Rain Gutter Specialties can help you find it. Not only will this be unique to your style, but it will last for years to come. Dont look any further for your home upgrade, call us for a free evaluation of your home siding. We can give you the style you want with the durability to stand the test of time.

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Improve the Look of Your Home withVinyl Siding

If your homes siding is old, warped, damaged, faded, or just plain unattractive, consider a vinyl siding replacement from Carolina Home Remodeling. We can not only improve the look of your home, but also improve its resistance to wind, heat, cold, rain, debris, and more.

Installing siding is one of the most significant investments you can make to your home. With new vinyl siding from Carolina Home Remodeling, youll never have to worry about the exterior of your home fading, peeling, or rotting. Instead, the exterior of your home will look vibrant and new, year after year, with no maintenance at all no painting, sanding, or repairing decayed, damaged wood. Let our experts transformyour homes beauty and strengthwith rich, durable vinyl siding.

At Carolina Home Remodeling we strive to provide high quality productsto our customers, and were proud to carry the exclusive line of Prodigy Siding products because they are exceptionally crafted, beautiful, and durable. Ourvinyl sidingselections arent just about the exterior appearance of your home these products are also energy efficient, help moderate the internal temperature of your home, and have state-of-the art noise reduction technology.

Our siding is insulated with an R-value of 5.3, to help reduce your energy costs. It comes with a RigidLock system that ensures a perfect, secure fit with no gaping, which not only improvesenergy efficiency, but also provides unyielding protection against wind, rain, and hail. Plus ourTrueCourse design, combined with extra-long plank sizes to reduce the number of visible seams, brings to mind the traditional artistry of hand-cut and hand-installed wood siding boards, but youll never need to scrape or paint again.

Vinyl siding is the choice for many home improvement companies because of its durability, longevity, beauty, and easy installation. Whats even better is that its incredibly low maintenance for homeowners. Vinyl siding wont rot, warp, fade, or crack, and youll never have to paint or stain it. In addition, vinyl siding comes in a variety of different shapes and textures that can mimic traditional wood siding or give your home a completely unique look.

At Carolina Home Remodeling, we take pride in our workmanship and provide a lifetime warranty for all of our siding replacements. If youre ready to give your home the look you want and protection you need, give us a call today.Whether you want horizontal siding, vertical siding, or shingle siding, our replacement experts can help you decide on a color and a style thats right for your home.

Our commitment to customer service and our lifetime product and installation guarantees are just a few reasons why we repeatedly earn a place on Qualified Remodelers Top 500 Remodelers List. Contact ustoday to receive a free on-site estimate and find out why the Better Business Bureau has awarded us an A+ rating.

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