Siding
Fiber cement and engineered wood siding that lasts decades and shrugs off Houston weather.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Weather barrier
Full self-adhered WRB with taped seams and pan-flashed windows.
6-mil felt stapled up with no flashing at windows.
Why it matters: Water gets behind every siding eventually — the barrier is what saves the sheathing.
Siding panel
James Hardie ColorPlus or LP SmartSide with factory finish.
Bargain vinyl or field-painted hardboard.
Why it matters: Factory finishes last 15+ years; field paint fades in 3.
Fasteners
Stainless or hot-dipped galvanized ring-shank nails.
Standard bright nails.
Why it matters: The wrong nail bleeds rust down your new siding within a year.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Tear-off & inspection
2–3 daysRemove old siding, inspect sheathing, replace any rotted panels.
Weather barrier
1–2 daysInstall self-adhered WRB, tape all seams, flash all penetrations.
Siding install
1–2 weeksPanels, corner boards, trim, and window returns per manufacturer spec.
Paint & caulk
2–3 daysField-caulk joints, prime and paint any field-cut edges.
Cleanup & walk
1 dayNail sweep, haul-off, and warranty walkthrough.
Customer projects across Houston
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Recent siding projects from neighborhoods across the Houston area. Drag the slider on each image to see the before and after.
Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for siding.
Most siding failures start behind the siding — bad WRB, missed flashings at windows, no kick-out flashings at the roof-wall intersection. We do the water management first and the pretty part second. We carry the James Hardie and LP SmartSide certifications. Your color is factory-applied, not field-painted, so it stays true for 15+ years. Every penetration gets a proper flashing, not a bead of caulk. And we haul away every scrap of old siding and nails — your yard is cleaner when we leave than when we arrived.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
James Hardie vs LP SmartSide — which is better?+
Both are excellent. Hardie is more impact-resistant and non-combustible; LP is lighter and easier to work with. We'll recommend based on your exposure and goals.
Do you paint on-site?+
We prefer factory-finished ColorPlus so the color is warrantied for 15 years. If you want a custom color we can field-paint after install.
Will you replace rotted sheathing?+
Yes — it's included in the tear-off phase. We call you before covering anything so you can see it.
How long does the warranty last?+
30 years on Hardie panels, 15 years on ColorPlus finish, 5 years on our labor.
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