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What we handle on a siding project

New siding looks like a cosmetic job. It is not. The cladding is a small part of what keeps water out of your walls; the water-resistive barrier and the flashing details behind the siding do the actual waterproofing work. The crew that takes the time to lap housewrap correctly and flash every window properly produces a wall assembly that lasts 30+ years. The crew that wraps tar paper around the house and caulks the windows produces hidden mold in 8.

Our scope on a typical siding project includes:

  • Tear-off & disposal — existing siding removed cleanly, debris hauled and recycled where possible (most vinyl and metal siding is recyclable; fiber cement is not). Property protection on landscaping and HVAC condensers.
  • Sheathing inspection & repair — tear-off is when we find the truth about what is behind the existing siding. Rotted sheathing, water-damaged framing, and existing insulation issues get documented, photographed, and priced before the new WRB goes on. No surprise add-ons at invoice time.
  • Insulation upgrade (optional) — rigid foam (1/2" to 2") or mineral-wool insulation board installed over sheathing if you opt for the energy upgrade. R-3 to R-12 of continuous exterior insulation; thermal-bridge break across studs. Worth discussing if comfort is a complaint.
  • Water-resistive barrier (WRB) — Tyvek HomeWrap, ZIP System tape, or equivalent housewrap installed with proper shingle-style laps (top piece always laps over bottom piece), all seams taped per manufacturer spec, all penetrations sealed. The WRB is what actually waterproofs your wall behind the siding.
  • Window & door flashing — sill pan flashing on the rough sill, peel-and-stick jamb flashing lapped over the sill pan, head flashing lapped over the jambs, housewrap cut and tucked over the head flashing. Stepped, shingle-style. Not a single bead of caulk at the window perimeter.
  • Trim install — corner boards, frieze boards, window and door casings, water tables, belt courses, gable trim per your design. Color-matched to the siding or contrasting per choice.
  • Siding install — fiber cement, vinyl, LP SmartSide, or cedar per your selection. Manufacturer-spec fastener type, fastener length, exposure, gap allowances at trim, kickout flashing at roof intersections, J-channel and starter strip. Color-matched touch-up paint provided for any field-cut nails.
  • Soffit, fascia, gutter detail — existing soffit and fascia inspected; replaced where damaged. Gutters reinstalled or replaced as scoped. Drip edge integrated correctly with WRB at top of wall.
  • Caulking & sealants — high-quality polyurethane or hybrid sealants at trim joints and penetrations. We do not over-caulk siding gaps that the manufacturer specs to remain open (siding has to breathe and accommodate movement).
  • Cleanup & final walk — magnetic nail sweep, debris hauled, customer walk-through, manufacturer warranty registered (30-year for Hardie ColorPlus, 25-year for vinyl, etc.).

What to expect — timeline and draws

Most KC siding jobs run 1.5 to 5 weeks of on-site work depending on home size and material choice. Fiber cement takes longer than vinyl due to the cutting and weight; cedar takes longer still. Add 1 to 3 weeks of material lead time on color-specific or special-order siding (most prefinished fiber cement orders are made to your home's exterior dimensions and color choice).

Before any tear-off begins, you receive a written schedule with the major milestones. Draws against the contract are tied to milestones rather than the calendar:

  • 30% at signing — secures the schedule slot, orders siding (custom-cut to home dimensions for prefinished products).
  • 30% at tear-off-and-WRB milestone — existing siding off, WRB installed and inspected, any rotted sheathing replaced and documented.
  • 30% at substantial completion — siding installed, trim done, painted or touched up.
  • 10% retained until the punch list is fully signed off.

Pricing factors

Kansas City residential siding replacement generally falls into these bands on a 2,000-2,500 sq ft single-story home (full tear-off, code-compliant WRB, prefinished or paint-grade install):

  • Vinyl — $11,000 to $20,000. Cheapest installed, 25-year material warranty typical, fades in 10-15 years and may warp in extreme heat.
  • LP SmartSide (engineered wood) — $14,000 to $26,000. Mid-priced, looks like wood, holds paint better than wood, requires repainting cycle like wood.
  • Fiber cement (Hardie, Allura, Nichiha) — $18,000 to $35,000. 30-year material warranty, prefinished colors hold 15+ years, fire-resistant, heavier install.
  • Cedar lap — $20,000 to $40,000+. Beautiful, authentic, premium look. Highest material cost and highest maintenance commitment.

Where your project lands inside those bands depends on:

  • Home size and stories — two-story homes scale roughly 1.6-1.8x material. Three-story or homes with significant gable detail scale more.
  • Trim complexity — cottage / craftsman / Victorian homes with corbels, brackets, decorative trim run a 20-40% premium over plain rectangular siding.
  • Sheathing repair — we assume some rotted sheathing on older homes ($50-$80 per OSB / plywood sheet replaced) and price transparently.
  • Insulation upgrade (optional) — $3,000 to $10,000 for continuous exterior insulation during the re-side.
  • Trim replacement — if existing trim is staying, that's cheapest. Replacing all trim adds $2,000 to $8,000.
  • Color choice — standard prefinished colors are stocked. Custom or premium colors add 5-15% material cost.
  • Insurance-claim work — priced to your insurer's scope plus any code-required upgrades documented during tear-off; you pay your deductible (we do not absorb it).

Why customers pick Tessera for siding

  • You hear back fast. Quote within 24 hours, not three weeks.
  • The WRB is installed correctly. Properly lapped. Seams taped. Penetrations sealed.
  • Windows are flashed with stepped, shingle-style flashing — not a single bead of caulk.
  • Sheathing is inspected at tear-off. Rotted material is documented and replaced.
  • Insurance-claim siding follows the same Missouri-statute discipline as our roofing — we do not absorb deductibles.
  • The schedule includes material lead time, not a fantasy start date.
  • You retain 10% until the punch list is fully signed off.

Siding FAQ

What homeowners ask us most.

How long does a siding job take in Kansas City?

A standard re-side on a 2,000-2,500 sq ft single-story home (full tear-off + housewrap + new siding install) runs 1.5 to 3 weeks. Two-story homes run 3 to 5 weeks. Homes with significant trim work, dormers, or decorative elements (corbels, brackets) extend that. Insurance-claim siding replacements paired with a roof job often run concurrently and overlap by a week or so. We give you the schedule in writing before signing.

What does new siding cost in KC?

For a 2,000-2,500 sq ft single-story home with a full tear-off and code-compliant housewrap behind: vinyl runs $11,000 to $20,000 installed; fiber cement (James Hardie, Allura, etc.) runs $18,000 to $35,000; LP SmartSide engineered wood runs $14,000 to $26,000; cedar lap runs $20,000 to $40,000+. Two-story homes scale roughly 1.6-1.8x on the same material. Trim, soffit / fascia replacement, and any rotted-sheathing repair found at tear-off are line-itemed separately so you see what you are paying for.

Fiber cement vs vinyl vs LP SmartSide vs cedar — what should I pick?

Fiber cement (Hardie, Allura) lasts 30-50 years, holds paint 10-15 years, is fire-resistant, but is heavier and costlier installed. Vinyl is the cheapest and easiest to install but warps in extreme heat (KC summers can hit it), fades, and looks plastic up close. LP SmartSide engineered wood is mid-priced, looks closer to real wood than vinyl, and holds up well to KC weather but requires repainting like wood does. Cedar is beautiful and authentic but most expensive and requires the most maintenance. Honest take: for most KC homes, mid-grade fiber cement (Hardie ColorPlus, Allura prefinished) is the durability winner — 30-year material warranty, factory color that lasts, and a finish that does not look plastic. Vinyl is the right answer when budget is the binding constraint.

What goes behind the siding? Why does it matter?

A continuous water-resistive barrier (WRB) — typically Tyvek HomeWrap, ZIP System sheathing tape, or equivalent housewrap — installed correctly with proper laps and flashing at all penetrations. The WRB is what keeps water out of your wall cavity if any siding ever leaks (and over decades, every cladding eventually does). Skipping or improperly lapping the WRB is the single most expensive shortcut in siding installation — failures show up as black mold inside walls 5-10 years later, requiring full demo and re-side to fix. We install the WRB correctly. We tape the seams. We flash the windows.

How do you handle window and door flashing?

Properly flashed window and door openings are the second-most-common siding-job failure mode. The right way: sill pan flashing on the rough sill, peel-and-stick flashing tape on the jambs lapped over the sill pan, head flashing tape over the head jamb lapped over the jamb tape (so water sheds shingle-style), and the housewrap cut and tucked correctly so it laps over the head flashing. Most siding crews "flash" with a single bead of caulk at each window and call it done. We do not. We install actual stepped flashing per the WRB manufacturer's detail.

What about insulation upgrades during a re-side?

A re-side is the single best opportunity to add continuous exterior insulation to a wall, since the existing siding is coming off anyway. We can install 1/2" to 2" rigid foam or mineral-wool insulation board over the WRB and sheathing before the siding goes back on, which adds R-3 to R-12 of continuous insulation, breaks the thermal bridge through the framing, and dramatically improves wall comfort. This adds $3,000 to $10,000 to a typical job and is worth discussing if your house is uncomfortable in summer or winter. KC IECC code requires it on new construction; existing-home retrofits are optional but high-ROI.

Is siding work covered by insurance after a hailstorm?

Often, yes. KC hail can dent siding, crack panels, and break trim — all repairable as part of an insurance claim if the damage is documented. We handle siding insurance claims under the same Missouri-statute discipline as roofing: we document the damage, meet your adjuster on-site if you want, and build to your insurer's scope. We do not absorb deductibles (illegal in MO under § 407.725 RSMo for residential roofing — the same statute is interpreted broadly to cover related cladding work). The supplement-handling protocol mirrors our roofing process.

How are payments structured?

Standard schedule on a siding project is 30% at signing (locks materials and schedule slot, orders siding which is often custom-ordered to home dimensions), 30% at tear-off-and-WRB milestone (existing siding off, WRB installed and inspected, any rotted sheathing replaced and documented), 30% at substantial completion (siding installed, trim done, painted/touched up), and 10% retained until the punch list is fully signed off.

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