Lasting Protection Against The Elements
There are many small start-ups in the siding market that provide low quotes and shoddy quality. Some don’t even have insurance. Nothing beats years of expertise replacing siding on homes and businesses.
Austin-Hendsbee & Sons sides homes, garages and outbuildings across Central Maine and the midcoast, in vinyl and composite, along with the trim, soffit and fascia that finish the job. We work on new construction and on full tear-off replacements, and we’re fully insured. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation quote and a look at the house itself.
New Construction
We'll help you decide on a siding solution that will withstand Maine's mad weather and improve your home's value. We'll also work through trim, soffit and fascia with you so those details match the siding instead of fighting it.
Remodels
Need siding restoration? Rest assured, we have the knowledge and people to do the job right. We can help your home look its best with siding replacement. A tear-off is also the point where hidden water damage turns up, and if we find soft sheathing or rotted trim we'll show you before anything gets covered back up.
Types Of Siding
The external material that is used on a house or building's walls is referred to as house siding. Its main objective is to improve the structure's aesthetic appeal while shielding it from the elements, including wind, rain, snow, and sunlight. Siding may add design, character, and curb appeal to a property, giving it a major visual impact. Which type is right for you comes down to exposure, how much upkeep you want to take on, and the look you're after, and we'll walk you through the options in plain language.
Vinyl siding is reasonably priced, long-lasting, and maybe the most popular type of siding. It is available in an extensive range of designs and hues. Vinyl siding is rather straightforward to install, waterproof, and insect proof. It also requires little maintenance. For most Maine homes vinyl is the value choice, and modern panels hold their color far better than the vinyl of twenty years ago.
Composite siding is created by compressing discarded wood and bonding it together with resins that have been treated to keep insects and fungus away. Composite siding is an affordable, environmentally friendly, and sustainable option with excellent insulating qualities. It carries a heavier, more substantial look than vinyl and takes paint well, so it suits homes where you want a specific color or a deeper shadow line in the profile.
What Goes On Behind The Siding
Siding is a rain screen, not a seal. Wind-driven rain will always find its way behind a panel somewhere, and what keeps a wall dry is the layer underneath: a properly lapped weather barrier, flashing at the windows, doors and anywhere the roof meets a wall, and a path for that water to drain back out. Get that wrong and the siding can look perfect while the sheathing behind it quietly goes soft.
Maine adds freeze and thaw to the equation. Water trapped in a wall expands when it freezes and works at fasteners, seams and trim joints all winter. It’s why siding on the weather side of a house often fails years before the sheltered side, and why we pay close attention to the corners, the bottom course and the transitions rather than just the flat runs.
A tear-off is also the only honest look you’ll get at the wall underneath. If we find rot, insect damage or an older repair that was never done right, we’ll show you the problem and talk through the fix before anything gets covered back up. Give us a ring at (207) 592-3911 or use the form below for a free quote.
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