Siding that keeps the weather out — for good.
Installation and repair in Salem and the Willamette Valley. Lap, board-and-batten, shake. Honest advice on repair vs. replace.
We check with a moisture meter, not a guess. If one wall needs work and three don't, that's what the bid says.
Siding is your house's rain jacket. Oregon tests it hard.
The Willamette Valley gets 40+ inches of rain a year, and all of it is looking for a way into your walls. Siding is the layer that says no. When it fails — a cracked board, a failed caulk joint, a gap where the gutters overflow — water gets behind it, and rot starts spreading where you can't see it.
The tricky part about siding damage is that the visible problem is usually smaller than the real one. A soft spot the size of your hand can mean two feet of hidden rot behind it. That's why we check with a moisture meter and look behind the surface before writing a bid — so the bid reflects what's actually there, not a guess that turns into change orders later.
And honest scoping cuts the other way too: if the rot is isolated to one wall, you don't need whole-house residing, no matter what a commission-hungry salesman says. We repair the section that's failed, match the profile, color-match the paint, and leave the rest of your siding alone.
What we do with siding.
Section repair
Isolated rot, impact damage, woodpecker holes, failed boards. We replace the damaged section, match the profile, and color-match the paint. Most repairs are 1-2 days.
Full residing
When siding is at end-of-life across the house. Tear off, inspect and repair the sheathing underneath, house wrap, new siding. Written bid with material options.
Fiber cement (HardiePlank)
The most rot-proof option for Oregon. Won't burn, won't feed insects, holds paint 10-15 years. Heavier and costs more upfront — worth it for most Willamette Valley homes.
Engineered wood (LP SmartSide)
Lighter and warmer-looking than fiber cement, treated against rot and termites. A solid mid-path between real wood and fiber cement.
Trim and caulk work
Half of siding failures start at the joints — trim boards, corner caps, caulk lines. We renew these as part of any siding job, and as standalone maintenance.
Rot inspection
Moisture-meter check of suspect areas, probing at trim joints and gutter overflow zones. Free as part of any exterior inspection.
Not sure if that soft spot is a small fix or a big one? Call [[PHONE]] — describe it, and I'll tell you what I'd check first.
Free exterior inspection.
Roof, gutters, siding, paint — one visit, one honest picture of what needs attention now, soon, and never.
Call Manny: [[PHONE]]Siding questions, answered straight.
How do I know if my siding needs repair or replacement?
Soft spots, visible rot, warping, gaps at the seams, or paint that won't hold. If damage is isolated, repair is usually right. If rot has spread behind the surface, replacement of that section is the honest answer. We check with a moisture meter, not a guess.
What siding types do you install?
Lap siding, board-and-batten, and shake accents. Fiber cement (HardiePlank) and LP SmartSide engineered wood are the two materials we recommend most for Oregon's climate.
Why does siding fail in Oregon?
Water. 40+ inches of rain a year finds every gap — failed caulk joints, gaps at trim, damage near the roofline where gutters overflow. Once water gets behind siding, rot spreads out of sight.
Can you match my existing siding for a repair?
Usually, yes. Lap profiles are largely standardized, and we color-match paint after installation. For unusual profiles we'll tell you upfront if an exact match isn't possible.
Does new siding come painted?
Fiber cement and engineered wood both come pre-finished or primed. Pre-finished holds color longest; primed lets us paint any color you want. We'll walk you through the trade-off — it's mostly about color choice vs. warranty length.
Related services and areas.
Other services
Where we serve
- Salem
- Keizer, Mt Angel, Stayton, Silverton, Woodburn
- Suburban Portland
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