Over the last 2 decades I have seen that some realtors are usually well intentioned but often un-informed regarding their clients and Lp siding replacement. As a siding contractor, it only takes me a few seconds to truly verify if a home has LP siding. The infamous Lp knot is the determining factor although I can usually tell from the grain texture before I find the knot. It’s about as big as a silver dollar and if you look real close you can make out a faint L and a P in it as part of the grain pattern in the circular knot. Its definitely hard to see your first time. Realtors are often afraid the siding contractor will blow their deal so they sometimes dont disclose that the property has LP. Superior Siding Solutions has worked with hundreds of realtors over the years simply because we are factual with all parties and would never sour the sale. Sellers and buyers often ask what siding is best? It depends on variables like what siding material is most common on that particular street and what the homeowners goals and likes are. Hardi-Plank, a type of fiber cement siding, has definitely become the norm and the most popular but remember to use high quality paint. Its a good idea to back roll it after spraying it to protect it from our wet climate. Cedar siding is still popular in parts of portland oregon and usually takes the most maintenance. It also usually takes the most paint. I just built a garage/shop and it took 25 gallons of primer and paint. Thats alot for a simple garage. If you want to simply wash your home down in summer vinyl siding may be for you. We have sided many extremely high end homes in products such as Craneboard, which is a very high end vinyl siding that has a solid feel to it. Overall, with vinyl, you have the most options between grades. Remember not all vinyl siding is equal though. You have a lot of vinyl grades and design options in the Portland Vancouver area.
Years ago my company started a “pay in escrow” option for those selling their home. It’s tougher for us but people selling really like this benefit. The realtors like it because it moves their sale along quicker and they in turn usually refer us to other realtors. Thanks again for your time and feel free to get more info at http://superiorsidingsolutions.com/ - Bill Vidovic owner
James Hardie products offer several advantages including being non-toxic to inhabitants, resistant to warping, will not melt with exposure to heat source, and its highly durable to minor impact. Also check out this eye-opening video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ti5faqnvUQ that shows comparisons on fire resistance between vinyl, fiber cement and traditional wood. We think it makes the choice for fiber cement much easier!
Thankyou to the Hardie-plank folks for sending this informational video.
What is your “pay in escrow” plan? How does it work?
it basically states that the customer can have no out of pocket expenses in that I will absorb ALL the material and labor cost completely interest free if the home can sell within 3 months. Payment then comes directly from the escrow company. If it doesn’t sell, after 3 months there is still no interest, just payment due. This benefits all buyers, sellers & realtors. Buyers dont walk on to the next home if Lp is fixed and sellers can control the final cost. I take all the liability and basically am giving complete strangers money for nothing since I still do not charge interest at the end. Every realtor that has used this has liked it which then spreads the word of Superior Siding. Thanks for reading and your interest. Visit our website at http://www.superiorsidingsolutions.com for even more info. Bill
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