Siding Replacement in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston grew up around the textile mills on the Androscoggin, and its downtown and Little Canada neighborhoods are still full of tall tenement-style multi-families. Further out, around Bates College and the outer neighborhoods, you'll find Victorians, capes and ranches. A lot of the older buildings have siding that has been covered over more than once, and some of the walls behind it haven't seen daylight in decades.
What Wears Out Siding in Lewiston
Siding in Lewiston rarely gives out overnight. Salt air, wind, snow and sun wear it down a little every year. These are the signs that usually tell a Lewistonhomeowner it's time to replace:
- Tall multi-family buildings with several layers of old siding
- Wood clapboard that has rotted at corners, sills and trim
- Aluminum and early vinyl that has dented, cracked or faded
- Cold inland winters with hard freeze-thaw swings
- Older walls that let heat out and cold air in
Siding Choices That Suit Lewiston Homes
Insulated Vinyl
A practical choice for Lewiston's multi-families, covering big walls with little upkeep.
Fiber Cement (HardiePlank)
Gives Victorians and older single-families a sharp painted-clapboard look.
Engineered Wood
Wood grain without the repainting, for homes near Bates and the outer neighborhoods.
Still deciding between them? See every siding option side by side, and what drives the cost.
How Pine Tree Handles Siding Jobs in Lewiston
We Look Behind the Old Siding
With the old siding stripped off your Lewiston home, we inspect the sheathing (the wood panels nailed over the framing) for rot and water damage and repair it before the new siding goes up.
Sealed for Lewiston-Auburn Weather
The new siding goes on over house wrap, with flashing and sealant at every window, door, vent and spigot, so the wall stays dry through Maine's wind-driven rain, snow and freeze-thaw cycles.
Free Written Estimates
We measure your Lewiston home, go over material choices with you, and leave a written estimate at no cost. Take your time deciding, with the numbers right in front of you.
Lewiston Siding Questions, Answered
How much does new siding cost in Lewiston, Maine?
The price comes down to the size of your walls, the material you choose, how tall the house is and how much trim it has, and whether the sheathing underneath needs repair. As a rough guide, vinyl tends to be the most affordable, engineered wood lands in between, and fiber cement and cedar cost the most. The only way to know for sure is to measure, so we come out to your Lewiston home and put a free written estimate in your hands.
Which siding lasts best in Lewiston's climate?
Installed properly, every option we offer can stand up to a Maine winter, so the real choice is about looks and how much upkeep you want. Insulated vinyl is the lowest-maintenance. Fiber cement (HardiePlank is the name most people know) has the look of painted clapboard and shrugs off moisture and insects. Cedar shingles are the classic Maine coast look but need periodic care, especially near salt air. We'll help you weigh what fits your house and your patience for maintenance.
Do you repair storm-damaged siding in Lewiston?
Yes. Nor'easters, wind-driven rain, ice and falling limbs all take a toll on siding around Lewiston. We inspect the damage, take photos, and write up an estimate you can pass along to your insurance company. From there we either repair the damaged section or, if the damage is spread across the house, replace the siding.
How long does a siding replacement take in Lewiston?
It depends on the size of the house, the material, the weather and whether we find damaged sheathing once the old siding is off. Before work starts on your Lewiston home, we'll walk you through the expected schedule and let you know right away if anything changes it.
Siding Replacement in Towns Around Lewiston
Thinking About New Siding in Lewiston?
Book a free siding estimate for your Lewistonhome. We'll check what's on the house now, walk you through vinyl, fiber cement, cedar and engineered wood, and leave you with a clear written price.