Siding Installation in Marlborough, MA
Siding Replacement
An essential element of this massive home renovation was a full exterior siding replacement. Ongoing issues with the house’s old siding had been causing severe stress for the client, with the primary and most destructive issue being chronic water penetration.
After conducting thorough research, the client decided to move forward with premium engineered wood lap siding: LP SmartSide featuring a tight 4-inch exposure in an elegant Sage Green finish.
1. Surface Preparation
For any high-performing siding replacement, the most critical step after demolition is identifying hidden rot and replacing damaged framing. Our crew carefully inspected the bare sheathing, pulled out all rotted components, and replaced them with fresh structural lumber.
Next, we installed a premium weather-resistive barrier: Henry Blueskin. Because we were replacing all the windows on the house concurrently, we meticulously prepped every rough opening with Blueskin flashing. Utilizing a high-performance, compatible flashing tape is absolutely vital to achieve a perfect, long-lasting bond and a completely watertight seal around new window flanges. After rolling the membrane and smoothing it down with a straight broom to ensure full, aggressive adhesion of the self-adhering Blueskin backing, the house was fully dried-in, and we were ready to hang the new siding.
2. Siding Installation
As always, working with LP SmartSide was an incredibly smooth and efficient process. Because SmartSide is an engineered wood product, it is lightweight and comes in long 16-foot lengths. This drastically reduces the number of seams across the house and allows for a significantly faster installation production rate compared to traditional siding materials.
The key to a flawless siding job comes down to rigorous prep work and an uncompromised commitment to the manufacturer’s exact specifications. Following these instructions to the letter is crucial; it safeguards our company’s standing for factory warranties while giving our client complete peace of mind that their premium exterior was installed correctly.
Final Considerations
This phase of the 100 Applewood Dr transformation perfectly illustrates the importance of resolving core structural problems before focusing on aesthetics. Siding isn’t just a decorative jacket—it is a home’s primary defense system against the elements. By combining the heavy-duty water protection of a self-adhering Henry Blueskin barrier with the impact resistance of LP SmartSide engineered wood, we permanently eradicated the client’s water infiltration issues. The striking 4-inch sage green lap boards gave this home a stunning exterior face lift, wrapping up a durable exterior built to look beautiful and withstand New England weather for decades.
