Prepare Your Portland, OR Home For Siding
Replacement With These Essential Steps

Things You Should Do To Make The Re-Siding
Process As Easy To Carry Out As Possible

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Have you made the big decision to replace your exterior siding in Portland, OR? That’s a common choice for local residents currently relying on vinyl, LP, Certainteed, or EIFS stucco to protect their homes from the elements. You may want to make a change for functional or aesthetic reasons.

To support a safe, efficient replacement process, the pros at Superior Exterior Systems recommend that you make a few preparations in advance. Some of these preparations make the job easier for your home siding contractors, and others allow you to protect your loved ones and property both inside and outside your home.

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Outdoor Prep For Siding Replacement

All siding contractors must have a clear work zone to do their job effectively. You can help provide this by:

• Removing any obstacles from your home’s exterior
• Keeping your grass cut down to a minimal height
• Trimming back your shrubs and trees as needed
• Leaving plenty of open space on your driveway

Why are these steps important? Removing bicycles, toys, and other obstacles makes it easier for us to maneuver while we work.

Keeping your grass cut low helps us spot and remove stray nails and other debris. You also help us maintain a safe environment for you and our siding crews.

We need plenty of space around your home’s perimeter to remove and replace your current siding. You may also need to trim back any tree branches that jut into the work zone and trim your shrubs back far enough to provide at least six inches of clearance.

Why is it important to keep your driveway clear? As a rule, the siding we remove from your Portland, OR home will be placed into a dumpster for easy transport. Typically, your driveway is the most convenient, accessible dumpster location.

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Indoor Prep For Your Siding Project

You also need to do a bit of indoor prep before your Portland Metro area project gets underway. The big concern here is the vibrations caused by siding removal and replacement.

These vibrations could potentially knock down any photos or paintings hanging on the interior walls of the work zone. They could also knock light items off nearby tables. To keep your property safe, temporarily remove it from the area.

Taking Care Of Your Children And Pets

In our experience, the noise and bustle of siding replacement are disruptive for some younger children, and the same is true for many pets.

To avoid potential problems, you should plan away-from-home activities for your children during replacement. You may also want to arrange a sitter for your cats or dogs.

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Talk to Your Home Siding Contractors

It’s always a good idea to talk frequently with your contractor during a Portland Metro area siding replacement project. That way, you can check on various details and have an accessible ear for your questions or concerns.

Before we arrive, we’ll confirm the details of your project. Key details include the type of siding you’re replacing. In addition, they include your choice of new siding material.

We specialize in replacements performed with James Hardie siding. We’re also your source for vinyl siding and cedar siding replacements.

It’s also important to confirm the timeline for your project. In addition, we’ll let you know about our backup plans in case bad weather interferes with our work. For your convenience, we’ll also provide you with a schedule for our daily arrival and departure times.

Have any more questions about preparing for siding replacement on your Portland, OR home? Call Superior Exterior Systems today. We’re standing by with timely answers, as well as a free estimate of the cost of your project.