http://hikermtnbiker.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] hikermtnbiker.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2013-06-09 06:49 pm
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Re-siding project

I need to have my home stripped and resided, along with adding replacement windows. I wonder if anyone has a recommendation for a contractor to do this kind of work. I am also curious about what kind of materials folks may have used (wood, Hardiplank, vinyl, fiberglass, etc.).

First hand knowledge would be great but if you saw some nice work in your neighborhood and remember the contractor's name that would be great too.

Thanks.
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[identity profile] rmd.livejournal.com 2013-06-09 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
as part of some renovations a few years back, I had to have the siding taken off the front of my house and replaced. I replaced it with hardiplank, and I've been happy with it.

[identity profile] mkwatt.livejournal.com 2013-06-09 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
We used Innovative Contracting Services (ICS) last year to do the roof and hardieplank siding on our place, as well as rebuild the back porch. they were great and gave us the best estimate, we will use them for any of our future projects. Their website is http://www.innovativecontractingservices.com/index.htm
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[personal profile] ceo 2013-06-10 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
I don't have any contractor recommendations, but please for the love of all that is good and holy don't put up vinyl.

[identity profile] greyling.livejournal.com 2013-06-10 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Very happy with j construction - jconstructions@hotmail.com. Not a cheap contractor, but solid, careful work, respectful & polite workers, great communication.

[identity profile] i-leonardo.livejournal.com 2013-06-10 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
very happy with the hardieplank, a lot less so with squilante & co contractors.
good luck with your project.

[identity profile] lyonesse.livejournal.com 2013-06-10 11:20 am (UTC)(link)
had a good experience (some years ago, which is why i can say for sure they did a great job :) with frank m sullivan constructing.

[identity profile] lillibet.livejournal.com 2013-06-10 11:35 am (UTC)(link)
We've been happy with Stealth Construction's work and the CertainTeed they installed.

[identity profile] emcicle.livejournal.com 2013-06-10 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
We had Tibet Construction reshingle our triple decker with cedar shingles. Cost was significantly less than hardiplank when we priced it (about three years ago now). I really liked Tibet, they did a great job and were very quick/clean/professional.

When we have our new house redone, we will weigh the cost/benefit of hardiplank vs. cedar shingle again.

[identity profile] greyautumnrain.livejournal.com 2013-06-10 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
We did Newpro replacement windows a while back and have been very happy with them. They are not cheap, but we use so much less energy to heat&cool the house now. They also do siding and doors. We've been very happy with them.

[identity profile] mamajoan.livejournal.com 2013-06-11 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
We actually are just getting started on doing exactly this at my new home. I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I don't know what kind of siding we're using -- I basically let the other owner (it's a 2-unit condo) make the decisions, because she seemed to care a lot more about the details than I do.

Anyway, the company we're using is EB Window and Siding, but obviously I can't give them a recommendation yet. They were supposed to start today, but with all the rain, I'm not sure if it will actually happen. Ask me again in a couple of weeks. ;)
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