Back-Priming
Sealing every face before installation.
New wood siding
Wood Siding Installation Charlotte NC
Want new wood siding that lasts? Get it primed, gapped and flashed so it dries out instead of rotting.
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- Primed on all sides
- Room to dry behind
- Flashed at every opening
Installing Wood So It Lasts
New wood siding lasts when it can dry. Good installs prime every side of each board, including the back and cut ends, and many leave a small gap behind the siding so air can move.
Flashing at windows, doors and roof lines matters even more with wood in Charlotte's humid climate, because wet wood rots.
Talk to a contractor near you about new wood siding.
Install Details
Rain-Screen Gap
Air space behind the siding to dry it.
Stainless Fasteners
Fasteners that won't stain the wood.
Ground Clearance
Boards kept up off soil and paving.
Wood Styles
- Lap siding for a classic horizontal look.
- Board-and-batten for vertical lines.
- Shingles for gables and accents.
Wood usually costs more than vinyl to install and maintain.
Planning new wood siding? Call and talk it through.
Call (980) 866-4994Wood Install Questions
Why prime the back of the boards?
It slows moisture from soaking in from behind.
Which wood is best?
Cedar is common for its natural rot resistance.
Is wood allowed in historic districts?
In Charlotte's local historic districts (Dilworth, Fourth Ward, Hermitage Court, McCrorey Heights, Oaklawn Park, Plaza Midwood, Wesley Heights and Wilmore), exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission before work starts.
How fast can someone look at it?
The contractor sets the schedule; ask when you talk to them.
Plan Your Wood Siding
A contractor can price the boards, finish and install.