Siding that survives thirty Illinois winters.
James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood, premium vinyl. Full tear-off, rainscreen detail, manufacturer-certified install — so the wall system underneath lasts as long as the siding in front of it.
A storm claim isn't one conversation — it's a dozen. Each one has a form, a deadline, a line of Xactimate code, and a carrier-specific rule you've never heard of. Homeowners leave money in the claim because they never supplement for missed line items, never recover depreciation after install, and never dispute the specific code-upgrade exclusions in the policy. We run the paperwork so you don't.
The gold standard for fiber cement. Factory-baked ColorPlus finish, 15-year paint warranty, non-combustible and pest-proof.
Treated engineered wood — lighter than Hardie, warmer look, 5/16" and 7/16" profiles. 50-year substrate warranty.
Heavy-gauge vinyl shake and scallop profiles. When the HOA or budget calls for vinyl, this is the only tier we install.
House wrap lapped shingle-style or ZIP sheathing with taped seams. Either way, the wall breathes and the water leaves.
Cellular PVC at grade, HardieTrim at windows and corners. Clean miters, color-matched caulk, no exposed end-grain.
We bring ColorPlus samples to the house, hold them against the roof and masonry, and photograph the combos in daylight.
Siding is a longer project than roofing — but a predictable one. Four phases, weather-sequenced so the wall is never exposed overnight.
Walk the house with ColorPlus samples. Detailed takeoff and product selection in one visit.
Line-item estimate — sheathing, wrap, siding, trim, paint, labor. No lump-sum mystery pricing.
Tear-off side by side, dry-in same day. Sheathing, wrap, flashing, rainscreen, siding, trim, caulk — sequenced.
Final inspection, touch-up paint kit left on site, Hardie warranty registration submitted.
Color consult on site, line-item estimate, and a crew that builds the whole wall — not just the last inch of it.