Guides
Siding contractors nationwide, by license or by rating.
- What a Siding Replacement Job Actually Involves, Step by StepA walk-through of the steps a siding crew follows, from tear-off to trim, and why skipping one of them causes leaks later.
- When Siding Work Needs a PermitWhy the permit answer depends on your city, plus the specific state rules on deposits, licensing thresholds and disclosure that ride alongside it.
- Reading a Siding Contract Before You Sign ItThe specific terms a siding contract should spell out, and the state rules on deposits, disclosures and your right to cancel.
- Siding Warranties: Manufacturer Materials vs. the Installer's Own WorkThe difference between a manufacturer's material warranty and an installer's labor warranty, and the exclusions that catch homeowners off guard.
- Old Siding and Lead Paint: What the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule CoversHow the EPA's lead-paint rule applies to a siding tear-off on an older home, who has to be certified, and what the narrow small-job exception covers.