People often have a lot of questions when it comes to siding. We're here to help with a guide to our commonly asked questions. Things ranging from repairs to new installations on vinyl siding, wood or other options. We are a reliable contractor for all things siding in Milwaukee county so feel free to contact us or call us if you think you have a unique situation.

How Do I Find The Best Siding Material To Install?

Finding the best siding contractor in Milwaukee should be easy, but we understand that sometimes it's not. Many companies make big bold promises and under-deliver when the contract is signed and money starts exchanging hands. Here's how we think you should approach hiring a professional contractor in Milwaukee county.

First, do your research about the company. Check reviews online and see how their profile looks. Do they have a professional looking website? What about online profiles with Facebook, Yelp, etc? Typically scam artist companies don't waste time with these things because they just want to get people on the phone (or in person) to use heavy sales tactics. We recommend taking 15 minutes and researching a company.

Next, call ones you think fit the bill. All quality companies should offer a free, no obligation, quote with a property inspection. If not, you should be hesitant. When meeting with a company, ask to see their insurance and license information and they should have no issue providing those details.

Now in terms of finding the best material to use, that will be a personal opinion for you. If a customer has no idea what they want, we often recommend vinyl here in Milwaukee. It's affordable, durable and can last a long time in the harsh winters here. If a customer has a preference, we can always accommodate the specific need.

How Does Siding Protect Your House?

Siding is sometimes called "wall cladding" in some regions. It is the material used to protect the exterior of your home from the elements. It's the first line of defense when combined with your roof. It's the outer-most barrier that separates your inside space of your house from the outside. Cladding is designed to take a beating from the sun, wind, rain, snow and more. It's also supposed to be aesthetically pleasing since it's a common aspect people see on the outside of your house.

Siding is usually designed to expand and shrink slightly due to most materials expanding and shrinking with weather changes. This is crucial in Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities. We have some massive temperature changes throughout the year and the material chosen for your siding must be able to handle this change. 

What is the Easiest Siding to Install?

There's a lot of options on the market, but vinyl siding is most commonly thought of as the easiest to install in the industry (and in Wisconsin). There's a few main reasons why it's so commonly used and why it's viewed as the easiest, especially when compared to hardie siding, metal or wood siding.

First is ease of cutting. Vinyl is quite thin and therefore simple to cut with a saw or multi-tool and fit in difficult places. Larger pieces like wood are more complicated to shape in tight corners.

And for Wisconsin, vinyl holds up nicely in our widely changing weather environment. With minimal expansion and contractions