Siding contractor in Delaware, DE

Full vinyl siding replacement on a 1980s home involves removing the original material, inspecting the sheathing beneath for moisture damage, and installing new panels with proper overlap and sealed penetrations at every window and door. The result is a consistent exterior finish that does not require painting and holds its color through Delaware's humid summers and cold winters.

Salt air accelerates corrosion on metal fasteners and degrades sealants faster than inland conditions. Vinyl siding is a practical choice in coastal Delaware because it does not absorb moisture or corrode, but the installation details at penetrations and transitions still need to be sealed with products rated for high-humidity environments to prevent salt-laden moisture from tracking behind the cladding.

Yes. Plaster walls require different prep than drywall, including filling hairline cracks and applying the right primer before any finish coat goes on. Skipping that prep step on plaster results in cracks telegraphing through the paint within a season. We assess the plaster condition before starting so the prep matches what the surface actually needs.

Most 1980s exterior doors in Delaware's suburban homes can be replaced with a new pre-hung unit sized to the existing rough opening. The surrounding framing is typically in good condition on homes from that era, so the job is usually a matter of removing the old assembly, checking the rough opening for square, and installing the new door with a proper threshold seal and perimeter weatherstripping.