Our extensive experience in all aspects of the siding industry allows us to answer any questions you may have about the pros and cons of any siding options we can offer.

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Aluminum Siding

• Advantages and Disadvantages

• Aluminum siding does not rot
• Chalks, fades, dents and may require painting over time
• Aluminum siding conducts electricity
• It is difficult to replace damaged sections

Aluminium siding did offer certain advantages over wood. However, these benefits pale in comparison to those offered by high quality vinyl siding in general. Aluminum siding conducts electricity, which could be hazardous if the wall area comes into contact with electrical wiring such as light fixtures. Also, aluminum siding may interfere with TV and radio reception. Such maladies are present with both aluminum and steel sidings. Probably the greatest disadvantage of aluminum siding as compared with Vinyl Siding is the difficulty of replacing damaged sections. If a wire breaks or a pipe bursts in the middle of a wall, an entire section of aluminum siding must be removed—starting at the top of the wall, working down to the repair area. It is very likely that dents or scratches will occur as the nails are removed. It is usually very difficult to obtain a proper color match should you need to replace a section of aluminum siding.

Vinyl Siding

• Advantages

• Durable and versatile
• Easy to maintain
• Resistant, rigid and strong
• Relatively easy to repair

PVC starts with two simple building blocks: chlorine (57%) from common salt and ethylene (43%) from natural gas. Most of the natural gas utilized to manufacture ethylene is domestically produced, which reduces consumption of imported oil products.

Vinyl Siding Installation and Repair

Minor damages like individual cracks or punctures on a siding panel may involve only the removal of a damaged part of the panel. By using a siding zipper, the panel above the damaged siding will be pulled up in order to extract the nails of the damaged siding. The contractor then would have to carefully cut the punctured or cracked section. After this, a replacement vinyl siding will have to be put into position to cover the open area. Using the siding zipper, the flange would have to be pulled up again to allow insertion of the new panel. After it has been inserted, the replacement siding would have to be nailed in order to secure it in place. Using the siding zipper, the interlocking flanges should be returned in its proper alignment to lock the siding panels.

Mater Maintenance Company can repair damaged siding panels and our expert contractors will take every precaution to protect other undamaged part of your siding or wood panel. You can expect that after Master Maintenance Company have finished their job, your vinyl siding will last for a very long time.

Other vinyl siding damages may be bigger due to blown off siding caused from severe weather conditions or caused by man-made accidents. If this would be the case, the whole span of vinyl siding involving multiple panel replacement could be your best option. This is a much complicated process because whole panels and a lot of nail fasteners would have to be pulled out from the interior wall or masonry siding. This kind of vinyl siding repair will certainly need professional attention.

You can trust the professional crew of Master Maintenance to do an excellent job on your vinyl siding. We have seen every kind of damage to any type of siding materials. And we always utilize our rich experience in performing complicated vinyl siding replacement.

Cedar Impressions. Vinyl Shake Siding

• Advantages

• Molded cedar texture and low gloss finish gives the true appearance of real cedar shingles.
• Appealing design suitable for whole-house applications as well as accent areas.
• High durability, performance, and versatility
• Relatively easy to repair

Due to the cost, this product is used only as an accent. Cedar Impressions vinyl siding is more popular than wood for home remodeling and new construction because of its durability, performance, and versatility.

CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Vinyl siding is the #1 choice of building professionals today. CertainTeed offers the widest color palette in the industry, a broad line of high-quality siding products, and outstanding warranty coverage.

With Cedar Impressions variety of siding and soffit styles, colors, accessories and trims, you can update a Ranch, add character to a Colonial, or even recreate a Victorian . Moreover, you can select siding that will be consistent with your home's design and fit into the environment and neighboring homes.

Wood Siding

If you own a home that has wood siding, heed this warning: BEWARE. The question isn't IF your wood siding will go bad, the question is WHEN. Many homeowners aren't even aware that their wood siding is going bad. That is, until it's too late. But never fear, for Master Maintenance Company has the perfect solution to your wood siding problems.

To find out if you have a problem with your wood siding, you'll have to give your house a thorough inspection. If you're house is more than 5 years old, we suggest doing this. If you don't conduct an inspection, you're facing costly damage and repair work to both the exterior and interior of your home. Even seemingly small, unnoticeable damage to your wood siding can lead to big problems on the inside of your home. There are trained professionals who will inspect your home's wood siding, but if you take the time to follow this checklist, you can save yourself that extra cost.

• Inspecting Wood Siding

• Inspect the boards that are close to the ground and the boards installed on chimneys. These typically get damaged first.
• Compare pieces of your siding that have been weather-exposed to pieces that have not been exposed, such as those under an overhang.
• Inspect the bottom edge of the siding, known as the "drip edge." Is the drip edge swelling or cracking?
• Is there fungus, mold, or mildew growing on the drip edge? This could be a sign of interior wall problems as well.
• Inspect the bottom edge of the siding, known as the "drip edge." Is the drip edge swelling or cracking?
• Look for swelling and peeling where the boards are joined together.
• Check for any insect infestation at exposed horizontal surfaces and corner joints.
• Is the siding swelling around the nail heads, making the nails look sunk in?

Premium Triple 3" Soffit

Premium Triple 3" soffit and vertical siding combines the beautiful look of wood with the rigidity and strength of premium extra-thick vinyl. Triple 3" design with extra-thick construction for optimum durability.

• Advantages

• Steep angular I-beam design provides increased lateral and vertical rigidity
• May be installed as soffit, vertical siding or porch ceiling.
• Available in both solid and hidden vented panels. Solid panels are perfect for porch ceilings. Hidden vented panels assist in necessary attic ventilation while maintaining the look of a solid panel.
• Hurricane locking feature ensures secure installation.
• Available in 19 beautiful colors.
• Virtually maintenance free means you'll never have to paint your siding again!

Fiber Cement Siding

Master Maintenance Company has the experience and knowledge needed to properly install cement fiber siding, in a way that will maximize the material's protective and insulating potential. Before we hammer a single nail, our expert installers carefully inspect all exterior walls and openings for any signs of rot, insect damage, or other places where air could permeate. Where necessary, we replace any damaged areas and apply caulk and sealants to surfaces.

• Advantages

• Fire resistant
• More durable and less expensive than wood
• Impermeable to water damage and rot
• Can appear in a variety of styles
• Does need to be painted
• Virtually maintenance free means you'll never have to paint your siding again!

Cement fiber board house siding can resemble stucco, wood clapboards, or cedar shingles depending on how the panels are textured. The material is made from portland cement mixed with ground sand, cellulose fiber, and other additives.

Cement fiber siding is extremely strong, and is resistant to fires, insects and rot. Cement fiber is highly moldable, meaning that it can appear in a variety of styles. In many cases, fiber cement board is made with simulated wood grain. However, other designs, including smooth or stucco appearances, can also be found.

Cement fiber siding coated in a good, protective paint will likely never peel or chip. While the appearance can be every bit as lovely as wood, you save yourself the worry about serious problems such as water damage. All of the exterior walls of most homes can be covered with cement fiber, and in many cases the soffits as well.

Once we are certain that all problem areas have been dealt with, we literally "wrap" your home in Tyvek Homewrap. Tyvek Homewrap has the highest perm rating and water holdout rates of any weatherization wrap in the industry. This adds tremendous protection to the walls under your Hardie siding. Once the outside of your home is completely inspected, repaired and wrapped, it is then that our expert installers will begin to install beautiful Hardie Plank cement board siding to your home.

Our extensive experience in all aspects of the siding industry allows us to answer any questions you may have about the pros and cons of cement fiber board, as well as the other siding options we can offer.

James Hardie Plank Siding

• Advantages

• A striking resemblance to wood, complete with texture and grain
• Impermeable to water damage, rot and termites
• Retain paint much longer than wood, without chipping or peeling

James Hardie siding has rapidly developed into one of the more popular alternatives to wood and vinyl siding. Hardie Plank is a cement fiber board that bears a striking resemblance to wood, complete with texture and grain. Unlike wood, however, Hardie Board siding is impermeable to the most common forms of damage that threaten wood siding—including water damage, rot and termites.

Hardie siding boards are specially designed to retain paint much longer than wood, without chipping or peeling. James Hardie Industries, a company that was founded over 100 years ago to develop exterior products especially suited to extreme climates first developed Hardie Plank siding in Australia. Comparable only to vinyl siding in terms of durability and attractiveness, Hardie Plank siding is an excellent option for those wanting the look and feel of real wood siding, without the hassles and risks that accompany it.

Master Maintenance Company employs professional installers and the highest quality materials to ensure that the job is done right the first time.

Before hammering a single nail, we fully inspect your exterior walls for any signs of damage or rot. We will remove all surface boards, and caulk and seal around windows or doors where needed. In addition, we will identify structural problems that may be due to insect or water damage. After all, a building is only as good as its foundation! Once we have established that all potential trouble spots have been carefully dealt with, we will then install Tyvek Homewrap to all exterior walls where the Hardie Plank siding will be applied. Tyvek Homewrap has the highest perm rating and water holdout rates of any weatherization wrap in the industry. This adds tremendous protection to the exterior walls of the home. Once the outside of your home is completely inspected, repaired and wrapped, it is then that our expert installers will begin to install beautiful Hardie Plank siding to your home.

Our professional installers adhere to the strict instructions outlined by James Hardie Industries, to ensure the product works the way it was designed. Paying close attention to the smallest details, the end result is a clean and smooth look that is so classy, you will swear it is real wood!

We install Hardie Plank using Maze double hot-dipped galvanized nails, with a product lifetime warranty against rust. These top-of-the-line products cost more than products that many competitors use, but ensure many years of beauty.