Siding is your home’s first line of defense against Connecticut weather, and it is also the single biggest factor in curb appeal. CT Home Remodeling LLC installs and replaces siding for homeowners across East Hartford, West Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor, Vernon, Rocky Hill, Middletown, East Hampton, and throughout Hartford County. With 17 years of experience and licensed under HIC.0702228, we handle tear off, sheathing repair, weather barrier, and installation as one complete job.
Siding in this region takes freeze thaw cycles, wind driven rain, ice damming at the eaves, and summer UV exposure. The failures we find most often are not the siding itself but what is behind it: missing or improperly lapped house wrap, no flashing at windows and doors, and rotted sheathing that was covered over instead of replaced. We tear off to the sheathing, repair what is damaged, install a proper drainage plane and flashing details, then side over sound substrate. That sequence is what separates siding that lasts 30 years from siding that traps water and fails in eight.
Insulated and standard vinyl siding in a wide range of profiles and colors. Vinyl remains the most cost effective option in the Connecticut market, requires no painting, and modern insulated products add real R value to the wall assembly while reducing the wavy look older vinyl was known for.
Fiber cement delivers the look of painted wood with far better resistance to moisture, insects, and impact. It handles New England freeze thaw cycles exceptionally well and holds paint for 12 to 15 years, which makes it a strong long term choice for homeowners who want wood appearance without the maintenance cycle.
Cedar clapboard, shingles, and shakes for homeowners restoring or matching a traditional New England exterior. We install with proper back priming, correct fastening, and ventilation behind the course so the wood dries and stays stable through seasonal humidity swings.
Engineered wood offers authentic grain texture and easy workability at a lower price point than cedar, with factory treatment against moisture and termites. It is a practical middle ground when you want the wood look but need better durability and a shorter repaint interval.
Targeted repair of storm damage, impact damage, and localized rot, including sheathing replacement and color matched panel work. When the rest of the wall is sound, a repair is often the right call, and we will tell you honestly when it is not.
Complete exterior trim packages including corner boards, window and door casing, soffit, fascia, and vented components. These are the details that finish a siding job properly, and they are also where most water intrusion starts when they are skipped or rushed.
A typical single family home takes 5 to 10 days depending on square footage, number of stories, trim complexity, and how much sheathing repair is needed once the old siding comes off.
Cost depends on the material, home size, and the condition of what is underneath. Vinyl sits at the low end, engineered wood in the middle, and fiber cement and cedar at the higher end. We provide a written line item estimate after a free on site inspection.
Insulated vinyl is the best value for most homeowners. Fiber cement is the best performer if your budget allows for it, especially on exposed elevations. Cedar makes sense when matching a historic exterior or meeting neighborhood expectations.
Call (860) 532-7156 or email Sales@cthomeremodeling.com.