Rochester Hills, Michigan
Wood clapboard and cedar shake siding
Older farmhouses and village homes around Rochester carry painted clapboard and cedar shingles. Call to talk with an independent contractor about repairing or replacing them.
- Independent local siding contractors
- Repairs, re-siding and new installs
- You decide whether to hire
Repair first, then decide
Wood siding can often be repaired one board at a time. Split, cupped or rotted boards are cut out and new ones scarfed in, primed on all sides and painted. Cedar shingles are slipped out and replaced in the same way.
When most boards are failing, the wall may need stripping and new siding. That is the time to add house wrap and proper flashing, which older walls usually lack.
If the house is in a historic district or is a designated historic property, changing the material or the look of the siding may need approval first. Rochester Hills has two main historic districts, Stoney Creek and Winkler Mill Pond, plus about 30 individually designated properties; see the permits guide.
Cedar is left to weather, stained or painted. Each choice changes how often it needs attention. Ask the contractor what finish suits the wall's exposure to sun and weather.
Wood Clapboard & Cedar Shake: common questions
Should old wood siding be covered with vinyl?
It can be, but covering hides rot and changes the look of the house. On a historic property it may need approval. Repairing the wood is often worth pricing first.
How long does a cedar repair take to blend in?
New cedar starts lighter. Left bare it weathers toward gray; stained or painted it can be matched sooner.
What about lead paint?
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint. Contractors who disturb it on such homes must follow federal lead-safe work rules. Ask how they will contain dust and debris.
Rochester Hills and nearby
Speak with a siding contractor who works around Rochester Hills
One call connects you with an independent siding contractor serving Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township and Shelby Township. Repairs are welcome, so is a full re-side.
Cracked panels, a wall that needs re-siding, or a new addition to clad? Talk it through.
Your call goes to an independent siding contractor that works in Rochester Hills and nearby towns. Describe the house and the problem; ask for an inspection and a written price.
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