Exterior & Repairs · Twin Cities & Anoka County

Siding Contractor in Minneapolis, MN

Siding is the outer layer of a wall system that includes the house wrap, flashing and trim behind it. We install and repair siding, stucco and exterior trim, and we fix the rot and water damage that failed siding leaves behind. We work across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and Anoka County.

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Siding contractor for vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood siding

We install new siding, replace damaged sections, and repair the trim, soffit and fascia around it. Just as much of the job happens behind the siding: the sheathing, house wrap and flashing that keep water out of the walls. We do the work for homeowners and property managers across the Twin Cities and Anoka County.

Vinyl siding
Fiber cement siding
Engineered wood siding
Siding replacement and repair
Stucco repair and installation
Soffit and fascia
Exterior trim
Exterior house painting and staining
Rotted wood repair and replacement
Window and door replacement
Hail and storm-damaged siding and exterior repairs
Exterior remodels and modernization

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Siding installation and replacement

Vinyl siding. Low maintenance and light. It expands and contracts with temperature, so it has to be nailed loosely with room to move at every channel and corner.
Fiber cement siding. Heavy, stable and resistant to impact. It comes primed or prefinished and needs its cut ends sealed.
Engineered wood siding. Lighter than fiber cement and easy to work with. It needs proper clearance from roofs, decks and grade, and sealed cut edges.
Cladding replacement on a whole house or one damaged wall.

Stucco. We install new stucco and repair cracked or damaged areas. Before we patch, we find out why it failed, since cracks near windows often mean water is getting behind the finish.

Trim, soffit and fascia. We replace rotted or damaged trim boards, soffit panels and fascia, and wrap or paint them to match.

Rot and water intrusion. We cut out rotted sheathing, rim joists and window framing, replace it, and fix the detail that let the water in.

Painting and staining. Exterior painting and staining of siding and trim, with scraping, priming and caulking first.

Windows and doors. A siding project is a good time to replace windows and doors, since the flashing around each opening gets redone either way.

How we work as your siding contractor, from tear-off to trim

1

Inspection

We look for soft sheathing, staining, failed caulk and missing flashing, probe suspect areas and photograph what we find.
2

Scope and estimate

We go over material, profile, color and trim details, and how we'll handle any rotted sheathing that turns up once the old siding is off.
3

Permit and materials

We pull a permit if your city requires one and order materials.
4

Tear-off and repairs

We remove old siding in sections and replace damaged sheathing and framing before covering anything back up.
5

Weather barrier and flashing

House wrap goes on lapped so water runs down and out. Windows, doors and roof-to-wall intersections get flashed, including kickout flashing where a roof edge dies into a wall.
6

Siding and trim

We install siding, trim, soffit and fascia, then seal and finish.
7

Cleanup and walkthrough

We clear the site of nails and scraps and walk the house with you.

Good to know

What a siding contractor plans for in Minnesota

Temperature swings

Siding here sees well below zero in January and the 90s in July. Vinyl moves a lot across that range, and siding nailed too tight will buckle in summer.

Ice dams and kickout flashing

Meltwater from ice dams runs down walls at roof intersections. Missing kickout flashing is one of the most common causes of rotted walls.

Hail

Vinyl can crack or punch through in a hailstorm. Fiber cement and engineered wood resist impact better.

Paint and stain season

Exterior coatings need dry wood and mild temperatures to cure, so that work fits best from late spring through early fall.

Snow against the walls

Siding should stay above grade and off roof surfaces so snow and meltwater don't wick into the bottom edge.

Older homes

Houses built before 1978 may have lead paint on existing siding and trim, which affects how the old materials come off.

Permits

Many cities in the Twin Cities metro require a permit for residing.

Siding contractor questions

Which siding material works best in Minnesota?

Vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood all hold up here when they're installed correctly. Vinyl needs the least upkeep but can crack in hail, especially in cold weather. Fiber cement and engineered wood resist impact better and take paint, but they need painted or sealed edges and regular repainting over time.

Can you replace siding on just one wall?

Yes. Storm damage or rot is often limited to one or two walls. We try to match the existing profile and color, and if the old siding is discontinued or faded, we go over the options with you before ordering.

How do I know if there's rot behind my siding?

Warning signs include soft or swollen trim, paint that keeps peeling in the same spot, stains below windows, and siding that bulges or sounds hollow. Rot often shows up under windows, at door thresholds and where a roof meets a wall. We probe suspect areas during the inspection.

Can you match my existing stucco?

We match the texture and color as closely as we can, and patches blend best when the repair ends at a corner or trim line. Before patching, we look for the water source behind the damage, since a patch over wet sheathing won't last.

Can siding be installed in winter?

Some siding work can go ahead in cold weather with extra care, since vinyl gets brittle when it's cold. Caulking, painting and staining need warmer, dry conditions to cure, so finish work may wait for spring.

Siding Contractor across the Twin Cities

Based in East Bethel, working across the north metro and the Twin Cities. Not sure we cover your town? Call or send the form and we'll tell you.

Anoka County: East Bethel · Blaine · Coon Rapids · Anoka · Andover · Ham Lake · Ramsey · Fridley
Hennepin County: Minneapolis · Brooklyn Park · Maple Grove · Plymouth
Ramsey County: St. Paul
Sherburne County: Elk River

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Get an estimate Call (763) 439-6173

Siding Contractor in Minneapolis, MN

Siding contractor for vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood siding

How we work as your siding contractor, from tear-off to trim

Inspection

Scope and estimate

Permit and materials

Tear-off and repairs

Weather barrier and flashing

Siding and trim

Cleanup and walkthrough