Houston Siding Installation
Adding on or stripping the old siding off? Get new siding hung over proper wrap and flashing so rain stays out.
Call (832) 924-3926- Additions, garages and full tear-offs
- House wrap and window flashing
- Trim, soffit and caulk finished
Siding Installation Houston, Step by Step
- Measure and order. Wall area, openings and trim are measured so material arrives in the right amounts.
- Prep the wall. Old siding comes off if it's a replacement, and damaged sheathing is replaced.
- Wrap and flash. House wrap goes on in overlapping layers, and windows and doors are flashed.
- Set trim. Corners, window trim and starter strips go on first.
- Hang siding. Rows go up from the bottom, nailed as the manufacturer specifies.
- Finish. Caulk, paint and soffit are completed, and debris and nails are picked up.
That order is the same for homes across Houston, Texas, whatever the material.
Why the Wrap and Flashing Matter
Siding sheds most rain, but some always gets behind it. The house wrap and flashing are what keep that water out of the wall. Wrap is lapped so upper layers overlap lower ones, like shingles. Window flashing goes on bottom first, then the sides, then the top, so water runs over each piece instead of behind it.
Skipping or reversing these steps is the most common reason new siding leaks.
Siding Installers Houston: What a Good Crew Does
- Nails into studs or as the product instructions require, not just into sheathing where they won't hold
- Keeps the bottom row off the ground and away from roofs and decks
- Leaves the right gap at trim for the material, especially vinyl
- Seals cut ends on fiber cement and wood
- Protects plants, AC units and windows during tear-off
Wall open to the weather? Get it wrapped and sided.
Call (832) 924-3926Working Around Afternoon Storms
Summer pop-up storms are common here, so a well-run job wraps only as much wall as can be sided soon after. Wrapped walls handle a passing shower; open sheathing doesn't. In Houston, TX, ask how the crew protects the house if rain moves in mid-job.
Additions and Garages
On an addition, the new siding has to line up with the old: same reveal, same profile and rows that meet at the same height. When the original siding isn't made anymore, residing one full wall at a corner gives a cleaner line than trying to blend mid-wall. For a full tear-off, see the siding replacement in Houston options.
Job-Day Questions
How long does it take to install siding?
A full house usually takes several days to two weeks. Additions and garages often take a few days.
What does new siding installation cost?
Whole-house siding replacement in Houston typically runs about $10,000 to $25,000. Additions and garages cost less because there's less wall and often no tear-off.
Do I need to be home during the work?
Not usually, but someone should be reachable if rot is found and a decision is needed.
Will the work damage my landscaping?
Debris falls along the walls, so plants are usually covered or tied back and nails are picked up with a magnet.
Do I need a permit for an addition's siding?
The addition itself usually needs a permit that covers the siding. The contractor can confirm what applies.
Is my part of Houston covered?
Yes. Call (832) 924-3926 and enter your ZIP code when asked.