Siding Replacement in
Mercer, PA

The residential housing stock in Mercer borough ranges from 1920s-era clapboard and aluminum-sided homes to 1970s vinyl that has now been through 50-plus western PA winters. Original wood siding on the older properties has been painted over so many times that the paint has become its own structural layer, and under it the wood is often soft, cracked, or pulling away from the sheathing. First-generation vinyl from the late 1970s and 1980s has faded, cracked at the panel ends, and in many cases blown off in sections during wind events.

Either way, the result is the same: siding that isn't doing its job anymore.

We handle siding replacement in Mercer the same way we handle roofing work. We pull the old material, check what's behind it, address anything structural before the new product goes on, and install the new siding correctly with proper housewrap and trim. On older homes in particular, what we find behind the existing siding matters. Rotted sheathing, missing insulation board, and deteriorated flashing at windows and doors are common on homes this age.

We identify those conditions during the estimate and price them transparently.

Siding Options for Mercer PA Homes

Vinyl siding is the most common choice for Mercer residential properties. It's low-maintenance, competitively priced, and available in a wide range of profiles and colors. For homes that need to match an existing section or maintain a specific neighborhood character, there are more profile options today than there were 20 years ago. Insulated vinyl adds a foam backing behind the panel. That backing adds rigidity and some R-value, which matters most on older homes with little wall insulation.

Fiber cement siding (James Hardie and equivalent) is a premium option. It's made from cement, sand, and cellulose fiber rather than PVC, so it's a denser and heavier board than vinyl. That composition means it behaves differently in cold weather and under impact. It takes paint rather than carrying color through the panel. For Mercer homeowners replacing siding after a storm who want a heavier material on the wall, fiber cement is worth the cost difference.

Aluminum siding replacement is less common today but relevant on older Mercer homes that have original aluminum. We can match profiles and colors where available, or replace with a modern material.

Storm Damage and Siding Insurance Claims in Mercer PA

Hail dents aluminum siding visibly and can crack, puncture, or knock panels off vinyl siding. Wind events blow sections loose, particularly on older homes where the nailing furring was done with fewer fasteners than modern standards require. Both types of damage are covered under standard Pennsylvania homeowners policies.

Pennsylvania has no law requiring a carrier to match undamaged siding. Whether you are owed more than a spot repair depends on your own policy wording. Some policies exclude mismatch outright; others do not.

That language matters most on siding 10+ years old and no longer in production. We document siding damage thoroughly and include matching arguments in every supplement where they apply. Don't settle a siding claim without understanding whether matching applies to your property.