Siding Installation & Replacement in Maine
Re-siding replaces the exterior skin of the house and, if it is done properly, adds a weather-resistive barrier and flashing behind it so water that gets past the siding still drains out. That hidden layer matters more in Maine than the siding itself — freeze-thaw drives water into any gap, and most rot behind siding started at a detail that was never flashed. Vinyl is the budget choice, fiber cement holds paint far longer, and cedar is cedar.
What the work includes
- Removal of existing siding and inspection of the sheathing underneath
- House wrap or weather-resistive barrier, taped and properly lapped
- Flashing at windows, doors, corners and where siding meets the roof
- New trim, corner boards, fascia and soffit as the scope requires
- Vinyl, fiber cement or cedar installation to manufacturer spec
- Rotted sheathing and trim repaired and documented, not covered over
- Caulking and clean-up, with a magnetic nail sweep
What drives the price
We do not publish a flat number, because two houses the same size rarely cost the same. These are the things that actually move it, and we will show you which ones apply after we look.
- Square footage of wall area, and how cut-up the house is
- Whether existing siding has to come off or can be covered
- Amount of rot in the sheathing and trim that gets uncovered
- Number of windows, doors and corners to flash and trim
- Material chosen — vinyl versus fiber cement versus cedar
- Scaffolding or staging needed for a two-story or taller wall
Fastest way
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- Free on-site look at the job
- Written scope and firm price
- No deposit before you see the numbers
Systems & materials
- Vinyl siding — insulated and standard profiles
- Fiber cement — holds paint dramatically longer than wood
- Cedar clapboard and shingle
- Engineered wood and composite trim
Where we do this
Maine is home. We work the whole state, border to border.
Siding in Maine — towns we cover
- Portland
- South Portland
- Scarborough
- Westbrook
- Falmouth
- Cape Elizabeth
- Gorham
- Windham
- Saco
- Biddeford
- Brunswick
- Bath
- Lewiston
- Auburn
- Augusta
- Freeport
Common questions
The questions we get asked most about siding in Maine.
How long does siding last in Maine?
Vinyl typically runs twenty to thirty years but gets brittle in cold and can crack on impact. Fiber cement commonly goes thirty to fifty years and holds paint far longer than wood, which is why it is usually the better value here despite the higher material cost. Cedar lasts a long time but needs painting or staining every five to seven years — labor you pay for repeatedly.
Do you have to remove the old siding?
Not always, but it is usually the better job. Covering old siding can trap moisture against the sheathing and hides rot you need to see. It also adds thickness at windows and doors, which means trim and flashing details stop working the way they were designed to. If your existing siding is sound and flat, we will tell you covering is fine.
Can you re-side in the winter in Maine?
Often yes, with limits. Vinyl gets brittle below about twenty degrees and should not be cut or nailed tight. Fiber cement handles cold better but caulks and sealants need temperature to cure. We work through shoulder seasons happily and will tell you honestly if a stretch of weather is too cold for a good job rather than rushing it.
Does new siding help with heating costs in Maine?
Somewhat, and the honest answer is that it depends on what is behind it. Insulated vinyl adds a modest R-value. The bigger gains come from sealing air leaks and fixing the weather barrier while the wall is open, which is a good reason to do siding right rather than fast. Anyone promising you a large heating reduction from siding alone is overselling.
How much does re-siding a house cost?
It is driven by wall square footage, how many windows and doors have to be flashed and trimmed, the material you choose, and how much rot is discovered once the old siding comes off. Fiber cement runs meaningfully more than vinyl. We give you a written scope after seeing the house, and we tell you about rot as we find it instead of at the end.
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- Free on-site look at the job
- Written scope and firm price
- Serving all of Maine