Get Winter Ready: Seal Up Your Home with New Siding This Fall

Why Fall Is the Ideal Time for New Siding

• Ideal Weather Conditions: Fall's more consistent, cooler temperatures allow for more precise installation, ensuring a tight, secure fit without concern for the materials expanding or contracting during install. 

• Energy Efficiency Before Winter: Old or damaged siding can let cold air into your home, which means your heating system will be working harder and cost you more. Installing new siding in the fall can significantly improve your home's insulation, potentially lower energy bills and a more comfortable indoor temperature during the cold months.

• Preventing Moisture Damage: Winter brings with it snow and ice, both which can wreak havoc on a home with compromised siding. Cracks or gaps in old siding or siding that was not installed properly, can allow moisture to penetrate, leading to problems like mold, mildew, and even structural damage. Having your siding replaced in the fall, with the proper home wrap barrier underneath, creates a moisture-resistant shield that protects your home from the elements of the seasons. 

Siding Options

When selecting new siding, Bruin Remodeling Group offers various siding materials that offer durability, insulation, and resistance to harsh weather conditions. Here are a few options:

• Vinyl Siding: Made from durable materials in a variety of colors and styles, vinyl siding requires less maintenance than wooden exteriors and is even available in an insulated version for improved energy efficiency. At Bruin Remodeling Group, we are a CertainTeed 5 star contractor and a VSI (Vinyl Siding Institute) Certified installer. To become VSI Certified, experienced professionals participate in a combination of classroom training, hands-on instruction, as well as passing a written test given by a VSI Certified Trainer. Bruin is one of a few Central Massachusetts VSI Certified Installers.

• Fiber Cement Siding: Fiber cement siding combines the insulation of a rigid foam board with the aesthetics of a vinyl clapboard. Not only will your home look good, but it will also be insulated in the wintertime. We install Hardie® products which are engineered for Climate® to ensure you get unmatched protection and performance, no matter where you live. Built to handle even the most extreme weather in your area, Hardie® siding stands up to blistering sun, hurricane-force winds, brutal humidity, extreme cold, sheets of snow, and more.

• Composite Siding: Innovated from advanced material science and engineered for any climate, composite siding has the authentic look and feel of real cedar siding. At Bruin, we install Everlast composite siding. Everlast’s innovative triple-composite formula yields the most advanced composite siding and trim products on the market. Everlast planks are impermeable and resistant to breaking, fading, rotting, and wood-boring insects.

The Installation Process: What to Expect

Once you’ve selected the type of siding that is best for you, the installation process typically involves the following steps:

1. Removal & Prep: The existing siding is removed and any necessary repairs to the underlying structure are made. 
2. Weatherproofing: Before the new siding is installed, a home wrap, weather-resistant barrier, will be installed. This layer adds an extra level of moisture protection. 
3. Installation: The new siding is carefully installed, ensuring all pieces fit tightly and seamlessly. Corners, doors and windows are given special attention to prevent any gaps.
4. Trim: Once the siding is in place, trim and finishing details are added. 

Installing new siding in the fall is a strategic move that ensures your home will be well protected before the harsh New England winter arrives. Enhance your home's energy efficiency and curb appeal and enjoy a warm, stress-free winter season.

Looking to save on your fall siding job? We are currently offering 20% Off your project or No Payment for 18 months.  Visit our info page to learn more.