Home siding repairs

[kwando]

Can't tell exactly how much or the product (hardboard or cement board) that needs replaced but tear out, disposal, install, caulk and paint...
I don't see it being a $2000 job but nothing near $10,000.
Where are you located?

I'm not sure, some type of wood hardboard. Kelly recommended it be replaced with Hardey but that's stuff is $$$

The house is located in Elizabeth

Do you want it replaced with the same thing? The issue isn't the siding it's the install. They should have left a gap at the roof line and make sure they properly flashed it. The large end they didn't hang it with an expansion gap

If you just need a number asap call Lowe's and depot
Add 10-20% to that to get someone good

Off the hip I'm thinking 2500-3500 assuming only minor repairs behind the upper area

Thanks for the advice. Like I said in the previous post, Hardey would be nice since that side is North facing. Apparently it gets beat up by the elements more.

I also think $2,000 is low, but I couldn't tell you by how much.

Me too but I don't know anything about siding.

I have a company coming out Friday.

[Irving]

South side has far more sun exposure and generally wears faster than the other elevations. North side should be in the best condition.

[gnihcraes]

hardi board or similar product. (multiple similar items available) nice stuff, but is a bit pricey. Wears great though. 10 years here and not an issue.

[Gman]

North side should be in the best condition.

In my neighborhood, the North side is prone to buckling due to the make of hardboard and the installation. Fortunately, my home hasn't experienced the problems.

[kwando]

Yea that wind kicks the snow up on that side, that's what causes the buckling. So I've been told

[gnihcraes]

In my neighborhood, the North side is prone to buckling due to the make of hardboard and the installation. Fortunately, my home hasn't experienced the problems.

I believe the install is everything. The guys that did mine, made sure the nails were not set below surface and boards not too tight. I hear popping at times when it's warming up, but haven't seen any buckling. One or two butt ends sometimes need a smidge of caulk fixed up. Paint sticks very well, no flaking/peeling.

[Wulf202]

Yea that wind kicks the snow up on that side, that's what causes the buckling. So I've been told

that's a great story to tell your insurance company.

[jslo]

I blind nailed my hardi back in '06. No peeling yet, nice stuff.

[Irving]

Yea that wind kicks the snow up on that side, that's what causes the buckling. So I've been told

that's a great story to tell your insurance company.

Yeah, pretty much.

The big thing I see with that kind of siding is that moisture gets in around the nails, then sits at the bottom of each lap and swells.

What you showed photos of is an installation issue, and not an issue with the product, or the local conditions.