There are several ways that you can prepare your home and property. These tasks can help speed up work and keep your property safe during construction.

• Clear a power outlet. The crew will need access to power for their tools, so it’s helpful to have a clear outlet available (preferably one that is on a 20-amp circuit).

• Prepare the inside of your house. Siding removal and installation will cause your walls to shake. Remove items that are leaning against or hanging on walls, and those located on shelves, as they may fall.

• Prepare the outside of your home. Move anything that may block access to your exterior walls such as firewood or patio furniture so the crew can get right to work. You should also consider removing outdoor decorations and wrapping shrubbery in landscaping canvas to prevent any accidental damage. Cutting your grass short will help your crew find nails or other debris that go astray.

• Make alternate arrangements. Construction is a loud process, which is completely unavoidable. If you work from home, you may want to consider making alternate arrangements. If you have pets, you may want to make other arrangements for them as well.

When the crew arrives, they will get oriented with your property and begin to set up work stations. Once they’re ready, their first step will be to remove your existing siding.

Some crews will only tear off one side of the house at a time to prevent leaving walls exposed to the weather. Larger crews may remove all of the siding right away.

It’s important to keep safety in mind during the re-side process. We will clean up as they work and at the end of each day, but a siding replacement project can be a messy business. Always assume there are nails on the ground and wear sturdy shoes or boots when walking in your yard while construction is underway.

During construction, we may leave scaffolding in place overnight. To prevent accidents, keep an eye on your children and warn neighbors with children to stay clear of the construction site.

The best opportunity to discover and repair damage to your home is when your old siding has been removed. These unexpected issues may seem like trouble, but it’s best to know about and fix them before your brand new siding is installed.

No contractor will know exactly what to expect without tearing off all of the existing siding. We will clearly communicate any unexpected issues.

With the James Hardie Siding Project with House Wrap we install after the siding is off and repairs are made, we may install or replace the weather resistant barrier on your home.

Finally, the crew will begin to install your new siding and trim.

Every house is different, yet a typical tear-off and siding installation project may take between 7 to 14 days. There are many things that can extend the time such as the size of your house, whether you’re using Color Plus or if it needs to be painted, and unexpected repairs. Bad weather can also be a factor and there may be some downtime waiting for building inspections. Your HPH project coordinator will keep you informed of your timeline.