We only have 1 chance to fix our siding problem properly the first time. Always make sure the siding contractor is licensed bonded and fully insured specifically in Portland and Vancouver. But remember that doesn’t guarantee you quality siding work. With the economy being as it is many “general contractors” are trying to apply new siding so make SURE to pick a company who is a siding specialist in that the siding installers do this all day, all week and all year. General contractors are generally more like schedulers that do a little of everything and often dont have the best application techniques or experience in difficult areas on your home. Dont let your biggest investment be their experiment. Many “old school” siding contractors only install vinyl since that was popular in the past and is lighter to carry, easier to cut and generally more forgiving in the installation process. For example, if you choose Hardie-plank, also generically called Fiber cement, make sure the company you hire has installed ALOT of it and that they have done it for years! Although basic prep work is similar to vinyl siding, the installation techniques are completely different and the true siding contractor knows this. Back in the day, many vinyl only contractors slammed Hardiplank, Weatherboards and fiber cement siding because they didn’t want to learn about it and have to change their thinking process. Also it is good if the company you pick has actually been to the manufacturing factory to see the details of how the product is made. As the owner for Superior Siding Solutions, I have been to numerous factories out of state including the Hardie Plank, Certainteed Weatherboards, Wolverine and Alside factories. We hope this helps a bit in your selection of choosing the right siding contractor for you biggest investment. Feel free to get more information at http://superiorsidingsolutions.com/ for your time.
Bill Vidovic, Owner of Superior Siding Solutions
