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New siding does more for a home than almost any other exterior project. It stops the moisture that rots sheathing and framing in the Pacific Northwest, it cuts heating costs, and it changes the way a house looks from the street in a single week. Homeowners across the Portland metro area have trusted LADA Exteriors with that work since 1997, and the company holds James Hardie Elite Preferred status, a designation given to a small group of installers who meet the manufacturer’s standards on every job.
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The photos below show the details that matter on a siding job and that most homeowners never see once the walls are closed up, including drainable wrap, Z-flashing over trim, and correctly gapped window flashing.
Signs Your Portland Home Needs New Siding
Siding rarely fails all at once. It starts with a soft spot under a window, a few boards that have cupped or pulled away from the wall, caulk lines that crack open every winter, or paint that peels within a year or two of a fresh coat. Inside the house, it shows up as a musty smell in a closet on an exterior wall or a water stain that nobody can trace to the roof.
Our climate is the reason. Portland sees more than 150 wet days a year, and older siding, especially the composite and hardboard products installed in the 1980s and 1990s, soaks up that water and holds it against the wall. Once the house wrap and sheathing behind the siding are wet, a cosmetic problem becomes a structural one, and the repair bill climbs with every season it goes unaddressed.
A professional inspection tells you where you actually stand. Sometimes a targeted repair buys another decade. Often, the cheapest long-term answer is a full replacement with a material built for this weather, installed with the flashing and drainage details that keep the water out for good.
Types of Siding We Install in the Portland Metro Area
Every home and budget is different, so we walk you through the pros and cons of each material before you choose. These are the siding products we install and repair across the Portland area.
James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
James Hardie fiber cement siding is our most requested product and the material we recommend for most Portland homes. HardiePlank lap siding, HardieShingle, and HardiePanel resist fire, rot, insects, and woodpeckers, hold paint far longer than wood, and carry one of the strongest manufacturer warranties in the industry. As a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor, our crews are factory trained and every install follows Hardie’s specifications to the letter.
Cedar and Wood Siding
Nothing matches the warmth of real cedar on a Craftsman bungalow or a Northwest contemporary. Cedar is naturally resistant to moisture and decay, it takes stain beautifully, and it can last for decades with regular maintenance. We install new cedar lap, shingle, and board-and-batten siding and replace rotted sections on homes where the owners want to keep the original look.
Metal Siding
Standing seam and corrugated metal panels have moved from commercial buildings into modern residential design, and for good reason. Metal siding is non-combustible, never rots, needs almost no maintenance, and gives a home a clean architectural line that pairs well with wood or fiber cement accents. We install steel and aluminum metal siding systems in a range of finishes.
Stucco and EIFS Siding
Stucco gives a home a smooth, timeless exterior, but in the Pacific Northwest it has to be installed and drained correctly or it traps water against the wall. Our stucco siding and stucco repair crews apply traditional three-coat stucco and modern EIFS systems with proper weep screeds, drainage planes, and flashing, and we repair and restore existing stucco that has cracked, stained, or started to delaminate.
Siding Repair and Partial Replacement
Not every house needs a full tear-off. When damage is limited to one wall, a section under a leaking gutter, or a few failed boards, we repair or replace just what is needed and match the existing material and paint. A siding repair done right costs a fraction of a full project and protects the rest of the home until the time comes to replace it all. Many homeowners pair a siding project with our window replacement services, since the walls are already open and the flashing can be done once, correctly.
Why Portland Homeowners Choose LADA Exteriors for Siding Replacement
Most siding problems trace back to installation, not the product. A perfectly good board fails early when it sits in standing water behind the wall or butts hard against flashing with no room to drain. Here is what sets our work apart.
Factory-Trained James Hardie Installers
Every crew member who touches a Hardie product on your home has been trained by the manufacturer. That is what Elite Preferred status requires, and it is why we can stand behind the workmanship as well as the material.
Proper Flashing and Drainage on Every Job
HydroGap drainable house wrap goes on every home we re-side. Z-metal flashing is installed over all horizontal trim, windows are flashed with a quarter-inch gap and no caulk where the manufacturer forbids it, and siding is held off the flashing so water can escape instead of wicking up behind it.
Commercial-Scale Crews for Residential Work
We are one of the largest commercial re-siding contractors in Oregon, and the same crews, equipment, and project management that handle multifamily buildings now serve single-family homeowners. Your project is staffed to finish on schedule, not squeezed in between other jobs.
Direct Communication From Estimate to Walkthrough
You deal with the people doing the work. Questions get answered the same day, changes are discussed before they happen, and nobody disappears once the deposit is paid.
Rated Among the Top Siding Contractors in Oregon
Reputation in this trade is built one house at a time. Over nearly three decades we have completed hundreds of residential and commercial siding projects from Hillsboro to Oregon City and north into Vancouver, and the reviews homeowners leave tell the story better than we can.
- James Hardie Elite Preferred Remodeler for the Portland metro area
- Angi Super Service Award winner for siding
- Licensed, bonded, and insured in Oregon (CCB) and Washington
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm for work on pre-1978 homes
What to Expect From Your Siding Replacement Project
Step 1. Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the entire exterior, probe for soft spots, check the condition of the existing wrap and sheathing where we can see it, and talk through what you want the finished house to look like. You get a written, itemized estimate, not a number scribbled on a card.
Step 2. Material and Color Selection
Once you choose a material, we help you pick profiles, trim, and colors. Hardie’s ColorPlus finishes come pre-painted and factory cured, and we can bring samples to the house so you see them against your roof and landscaping.
Step 3. Tear-Off, Repair, and Installation
The old siding comes off, damaged sheathing is replaced, new drainable house wrap and flashing go on, and the new siding is installed to manufacturer specifications. Most single-family homes take one to two weeks depending on size and the amount of hidden repair.
Step 4. Final Walkthrough and Warranty
We walk the finished exterior with you, address any punch-list items, and hand over the manufacturer warranty along with our workmanship warranty. The job is not done until you say it is.
Siding Contractors Serving Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Beyond
Our crews work throughout the Portland metro area and across the river in Southwest Washington. Homeowners in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Sherwood, and Vancouver call on us for siding replacement, repair, and stucco work, and we regularly take on projects in Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, and Happy Valley as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Siding Replacement in Portland
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Siding on a Portland Home?
Siding replacement is priced per project, not per house, and the biggest factors are the square footage of the exterior walls, the number of stories, the material you choose, the amount of trim and window detail, and how much rotted sheathing turns up once the old siding comes off. Fiber cement is the most common choice and sits in the middle of the range, cedar and metal typically run higher, and a targeted repair costs a fraction of a full replacement. Every estimate is free, itemized, and based on a walk of your actual home, so you get a real number instead of a guess.
How Long Does a Siding Replacement Take?
Most homes are finished in one to two weeks of on-site work. Larger homes, complex rooflines, and extensive hidden rot can add time, and we tell you up front if the schedule changes.
Is James Hardie Siding Worth the Cost Compared to Vinyl?
In this climate, yes. Vinyl warps in direct sun, cracks in cold weather, and cannot be repainted. Fiber cement holds up to Portland’s wet winters for decades, carries a long-term manufacturer warranty, and consistently ranks near the top of Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report for return at resale.
Do You Pull Permits for Siding Work?
Yes. Siding replacement in most Portland-area jurisdictions requires a permit, and we handle the application and inspections as part of the project.
What Warranty Comes With New Siding?
Hardie products carry a long-term substrate warranty plus a finish warranty on ColorPlus colors, and we provide our own workmanship warranty covering the installation itself. Warranty terms are reviewed with you in writing before the project starts.
Get a Free Siding Estimate From Portland’s James Hardie Elite Preferred Remodeler
If your siding is cupping, peeling, or hiding soft spots you would rather not think about, the fix gets more expensive every winter it waits. An estimate visit takes about an hour, costs nothing, and ends with a clear written proposal and a straight answer on whether you need a repair or a full replacement. Request your free estimate or call 503-860-6660 to get on the schedule.