Siding: fiber cement and engineered wood
We install fiber cement siding and engineered wood siding. Both handle Houston weather when they are installed well. The right one depends on the look you want and how long you plan to stay.
- Siding
- Fiber cement, engineered wood
- Installed by
- Our crew
- Pairs with
- Windows and paint
Compare the two
| Fiber cement | Engineered wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Made with | Cement, sand and wood fiber, with additives against water and rot | Treated wood strands, with zinc borate, resins and waxes |
| Strength | Will not rot or warp, and does not burn | Made to resist cracking, splitting, rot and swelling |
| Look | The look of wood with far less upkeep | A more realistic wood look |
| Weight | Heavier, so it takes more crew to hang | Lighter and easier to cut |
| Paint | Painted at the factory, or painted after install | Painted at the factory, or painted after install |
Ask us about the warranty when we come out.
Which one fits your house
Which siding lasts in Houston? Both do, when they are installed well. The difference is in the details.
Fiber cement is the long-term pick. It will not rot, warp or burn, and it suits owners who plan to stay for decades. Engineered wood is lighter, cuts and hangs faster, and gives a more realistic wood look.
The best siding is the one installed right.
Styles
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Lap siding
Long horizontal boards. The classic siding look.
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Shingle and shake
Shingle-style pieces for gables and accents, in fiber cement or engineered wood.
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Panel
Large panels, often with battens, for a board-and-batten look.
What a siding job includes
We walk you through each step of the job at the house, before any work starts.
How to get a price
Call us
Call 281-500-0046, or leave your name and number and we call you back.
We come out and measure
We meet you at the house, take the measurements ourselves and give you an exact price.
We schedule the work
Say go, and we put your job on the schedule.
Real installs
Questions buyers ask
Which is better for Houston, fiber cement or engineered wood?
Both handle humid weather when they are installed well. Fiber cement will not rot and does not burn. Engineered wood is treated to resist rot and swelling, weighs less and gives a more realistic wood look. We help you pick based on the look, the house and how long you plan to stay.
Can you paint the new siding too?
Yes. Both can come painted from the factory, or we paint them after install. We also do exterior painting.
Can you replace windows during the same job?
Yes. We also install replacement windows.
How much does new siding cost?
It depends on the size of the house, the siding you pick and the trim work. Call us, and we come out and price it. See siding and window costs.