Fiber cement siding installation in MetroWest, MA

When damage is limited to a few boards, we cut out and splice in matching material without disturbing the surrounding panels. Full replacement makes more sense when moisture has reached the sheathing across multiple elevations or when the existing install lacks a proper water-resistive barrier. We assess both conditions on-site and provide a written estimate for each path so you can compare costs before deciding.

A fiber cement siding project includes substrate assessment, removal and disposal of existing siding, installation of a code-compliant water-resistive barrier, flashing at every window, door, and wall penetration, all fiber cement boards or panels, trim, caulking, and final cleanup. Structural framing repairs beyond minor sheathing patches, window or door replacement, gutters, and permit fees are typically separate line items, each itemized in the written estimate.

We install lap or clapboard siding, vertical board-and-batten panels, and shingle-style panels, along with fiber cement soffit, fascia, and trim accessories. Material options include James Hardie products such as HardiePlank, HardieShingle, and HardiePanel in factory-primed or ColorPlus pre-finished grades, as well as Nichiha panels and Allura boards. The right profile depends on the home's architectural style and your finish preference.

Factory-finished boards arrive with a baked-on color coat applied under controlled conditions, which means no on-site painting delay. Field-painted boards are factory-primed and painted on site after installation; cut edges must be primed before hanging, and the finish coat is applied at the manufacturer's recommended mil thickness and cure time. Both are valid choices depending on your color flexibility and project schedule.

Siding replacement in Shrewsbury falls under 780 CMR, the Massachusetts State Building Code, and the Town of Shrewsbury Building Inspector's Office processes all applications through its online permitting system. We include permit coordination in the project plan and confirm required documentation before work begins. Permit fees are a separate line item noted in the written estimate rather than absorbed into the base price.

Before closing the wall, we verify sheathing moisture is within the acceptable range and confirm the water-resistive barrier is lapped shingle-style over all seams and penetrations. Every fastener must meet the manufacturer's nailing schedule with at least 1-1/4 inch penetration into framing, expansion gaps of 1/8 inch are maintained at butt joints and trim, siding clears grade by at least 6 inches, and all cut edges are caulked and primed.

We stand behind our workmanship with a 3-year warranty. If an issue is caused by our work, we'll return promptly to inspect it and make it right at no additional cost during the warranty period. Manufacturer warranties on the fiber cement material itself run separately and depend on the product line chosen. Contact Seven Pines Home Improvement to Get a Quote for your property.

We install fiber cement siding throughout the MetroWest region and beyond, including Shrewsbury, Northborough, Marlborough, Grafton, Hopkinton, Holliston, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Westwood, Dover, Medfield, Sherborn, Newton, Weston, Brookline, Concord, Acton, Boxborough, Hingham, Boston, and Somerville. Reach out to confirm scheduling and availability for your specific address and project scope.