A properly lapped weather
A properly lapped weather barrier that drains water out at the base of the wall
CT Climate PriorityLANC Construction LLC installs, replaces and repairs siding on Connecticut homes. Damaged siding replacement and exterior siding improvements are handled by the same crew that works on your roof. Licensed, insured, free written estimates.
Siding installation in Connecticut starts behind the panel, not on it. LANC Construction inspects the wall sheathing before any new siding goes up. House wrap is installed and lapped correctly, so water that gets past the siding drains down and out. Windows and doors get flashing at the head and the sill. Starter strip, corner posts and J channel are set level before the first course. New siding installation in Connecticut fails at the openings and the seams, not in the middle of a wall. That is where the crew spends its time.
Siding replacement in Connecticut becomes the better option once repairs stop keeping up. Widespread fading, panels that crack when touched and repeated water stains on interior walls all point the same direction. A full siding replacement removes every panel, so the crew sees the sheathing and the framing underneath. Rotted sheathing around windows and at the base of walls is corrected during the tear off. Old house wrap is never reused. Siding replacement also resets the manufacturer warranty on both the material and the installation labor.
Vinyl siding carries most residential exteriors in Connecticut, and for good reason. It handles the freeze and thaw cycle without absorbing water, and it does not need repainting every few years. Vinyl also has to be hung, not nailed tight. Panels expand and contract with temperature, and a fastener driven too hard buckles the wall by August. Wood and fiber cement are installed differently, with their own clearances and fastening. Siding installation in Connecticut depends on matching the method to the material, which the estimate specifies before ordering.
Siding repair in Connecticut usually starts after a storm or a fallen branch. Damaged siding replacement handles the affected section without touching the rest of the wall. The crew removes the panels, inspects the sheathing behind them and dries or replaces anything holding moisture. Matching an existing color is the hard part, especially on siding that has faded for a decade. We source the closest match available and work the transition into a corner or a seam where the eye does not catch it.
Not every siding problem is visible from the driveway. Loose panels, failed caulking at seams and gaps behind trim let water reach the sheathing quietly. Interior signs come later, as paint bubbling near a window or a soft spot on a wall. An inspection covers the panels, the corners, the trim, the flashing at openings and the base of the wall where splash back hits. Catching a failed seam early turns a siding repair into a panel swap instead of a full wall rebuild.
Every siding project follows the same order, whether it is a repair or a full replacement. An onsite inspection comes first, at no cost to the homeowner. The written estimate lists the scope, the material, the color and the timeline before work is scheduled. Landscaping and walkways are covered during the tear off. Old panels and nails are cleared from the property at the end of each day, not at the end of the week. The finished exterior is walked with you before the crew loads out.
Siding in Connecticut is a water management system, not a decoration. Wind driven rain in fall, snow packed against the base of a wall in winter and humidity in July all push moisture at the same surface. Siding is not waterproof and was never meant to be. The house wrap behind it is the actual barrier. Water that gets past a panel has to drain out at the bottom of the wall. When flashing or wrap is installed wrong, that water stays in the sheathing and rots it from behind.
Connecticut regulates residential siding work through the state home improvement contractor program. A licensed siding contractor in Connecticut is registered, and the homeowner can verify that registration. Many towns also require a building permit for a full siding replacement. Permit requirements and inspection steps vary from one town to the next. Ask any contractor how the permit will be handled before signing an estimate. A licensed and insured crew also protects the homeowner if a ladder, a panel or a worker causes damage during the job.
Siding quality shows up at the seams and the openings, years after the job. Panel overlap, flashing at windows and clearance at the ground line separate siding that lasts from siding that traps water. None of that is visible once the exterior is finished. That is why installation matters more here than the brand printed on the box. A siding job done cheaply in Connecticut is rarely cheap. Replacing rotted sheathing later costs more than installing the wall correctly the first time.
Five siding services under one crew. New installation, full replacement, targeted repairs and the damaged panel work that keeps water out of your walls.
New siding installation on Connecticut homes, additions and garages. House wrap, flashing at windows and doors, starter strip and J channel are all installed before the first siding panel goes up.
Full siding replacement in Connecticut with complete tear off. Old panels come down so the crew can inspect the sheathing, correct water damage and install a proper weather barrier underneath the new siding.
Siding repair in Connecticut homes after storm damage, impact or age. Cracked panels, loose sections and failed caulking at seams are corrected without replacing the entire exterior wall of the house.
Damaged siding replacement in Connecticut for warped, faded or water stained panels. The affected section is removed, the sheathing behind it is checked, and matching siding is installed to blend in.
Exterior siding improvements in Connecticut that raise curb appeal and seal the wall. Trim, corner posts, soffit and fascia are detailed with the siding so the exterior reads as one finished job.
A closer look at completed residential exterior projects. Photos taken onsite by the crew.
Professional siding work in Connecticut protects the structure behind the wall and changes how the house looks from the street. These are the results correct installation delivers.
A properly lapped weather barrier that drains water out at the base of the wall
CT Climate PriorityFlashing at windows and doors, where most Connecticut siding leaks begin
Sized to AtticRotted sheathing found and corrected during tear off, before new panels go up
Panels hung with room to expand and contract through Connecticut temperature swings
Damaged siding replacement that matches the existing color and blends at the seams
Higher curb appeal and resale value from a finished, uniform home exterior
Manufacturer and labor warranties that stay valid on a full siding replacement
A free siding inspection tells you which of these your home needs. Request an estimate and get the condition of your exterior walls in writing first.
LANC Construction LLC holds a Connecticut contractor license and carries liability insurance on every residential siding project it performs in the state.
Two decades of residential exterior work in Connecticut, on older homes with uneven framing and on newer construction built to current code.
Every siding estimate is free and written. The scope, the material, the color and the timeline are listed before you agree.
LANC Construction LLC provides roof installation, replacement and repair in cities and towns across central Connecticut and the greater Hartford area. Roof inspections and preventive roof maintenance available in every community listed below.
Not sure if your town is covered? Call the office with your address and we will confirm before scheduling the free inspection.
Call (347) 368-7016Send your address and a short description of the siding problem. We schedule the onsite inspection and send a written estimate with the full scope.
Roof installation, replacement and repair in Connecticut. Leak repair, inspections and preventive maintenance handled by the same crew.
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Gutter installation, replacement and repair in Connecticut. Downspouts move roof water away from the siding and the foundation below.
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Interior and exterior carpentry in Connecticut. Trim work, wood repairs and custom carpentry correct the damage found behind failing exteriors.
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Wall framing, structural framing and framing repairs in Connecticut. Additions, garages and dormers start with framing built to state code.
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Concrete installation and repair in Connecticut. Walkways, patios, steps and slabs poured to drain properly and resist freeze and thaw cycles.
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