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Wooden House Cladding Services: Custom Facade Design and Professional Installation

Transform your home with tailored wooden cladding that blends architectural character, energy performance, and durable weather protection, delivered through expert design, precision installation, premium materials, and a free on‑site quote that clarifies scope, timelines, and budget with transparent recommendations specific to your property and climate.

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About Our Cladding Specialists

We are a dedicated team of facade designers and certified installers delivering high‑performance wooden cladding systems tailored to your home. From free on‑site quotes to meticulous detailing and aftercare, we unite aesthetics, building science, and craftsmanship for durable, beautiful results.

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Custom Facade Design Approach

We craft a coherent cladding concept that unites architectural intent, local climate factors, maintenance preferences, and budget, producing a distinctive facade strategy that respects context, elevates curb appeal, and secures long‑term durability through properly detailed assembly layers and trusted material specifications.

On‑Site Assessment & Free Quote

Our technician performs a detailed exterior survey, moisture diagnostics, and substrate evaluation to confirm structure, ventilation, and fixings, then provides a no‑obligation, free quote outlining materials, labor, timeline, and contingencies, empowering you to decide confidently with complete transparency and tailored recommendations for your property.

Exterior Survey and Moisture Diagnostics

We measure elevations, review existing siding condition, and use moisture meters around vulnerable areas like sills, corners, and downspouts. This identifies hidden risks, informs membrane and cavity choices, and ensures the new cladding is detailed to shed water effectively and breathe without trapping humidity inside wall assemblies.

Structural & Fixing Substrate Evaluation

Our team inspects sheathing, studs, and battens to validate fastener pull‑out capacity and plan appropriate fixing patterns. We note irregularities, map ventilation routes, and specify corrosion‑resistant hardware, ensuring a secure, long‑lasting installation that resists wind loads, thermal movement, and seasonal swelling or shrinkage of wood boards.

Transparent Estimation and Scope Definition

You receive a clear breakdown of materials, finishes, flashing details, labor phases, and waste handling, with allowances for weather and site constraints. The document defines exclusions and options, enabling informed selections, efficient scheduling, and strict change‑order control that protects budget, quality, and your planned completion date.

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Material Options & Species Selection

Choose from premium, responsibly sourced species selected for dimensional stability, natural durability, and finish performance, matched to your exposure, maintenance expectations, and desired color aging, with clear guidance on warranties, availability, and optimal profiles that maximize longevity while enhancing architectural character.

Thermally Modified Wood

Heat‑treated wood offers improved dimensional stability, reduced moisture uptake, and enhanced biological resistance, making it ideal for demanding exposures. We review finish compatibility, color evolution under UV, and fastener recommendations, then tailor cavity ventilation and end‑grain sealing practices to maximize lifespan and minimize routine maintenance requirements.

Cedar, Larch, and Accoya Comparison

We compare grain consistency, knot frequency, hardness, and natural decay resistance, explaining how each species responds to stains, oils, and clear coats. Our guidance balances upfront cost with service life, helping you choose a species and finish system that achieve your aesthetic goals within a sensible long‑term maintenance plan.

Fire‑Retardant Treatments and Certifications

Where codes require enhanced fire performance, we propose treated boards with verified classifications and compatible coatings. We document manufacturer test data, confirm label requirements, and coordinate detailing so aesthetic intent is preserved while meeting jurisdictional standards, insurance expectations, and your peace of mind regarding safety and compliance.

Profiles, Patterns & Detailing

We design board profiles, joint rhythms, and transition details that control water, promote ventilation, and reinforce visual identity, ensuring consistent shadow lines, tidy terminations, and thoughtful integration with windows, soffits, and corners for a refined, cohesive facade from every viewing angle.

Shiplap, Tongue and Groove, and Rainscreen Profiles

We explain how each profile handles movement, drainage, and installation speed, showing mockups for reveal sizes and shadow depth. Recommendations consider wind exposure, vertical or horizontal orientation, and desired texture, ensuring a balanced choice that looks intentional and performs correctly over decades of seasonal expansion and contraction.

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Corner, Soffit, and Window Trims

Detailed trim packages address end grain protection, drip edges, and sealant strategy, while maintaining crisp lines around openings. We model return pieces, flashing overlaps, and ventilation channels, preventing water traps and ensuring that aesthetic lines remain consistent across inside corners, outside corners, soffits, and complex window groupings.

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Weatherproofing & Building Science

Every assembly is engineered as a breathable, drained, and ventilated system that controls bulk water, vapor diffusion, and thermal bridging, safeguarding structure and finishes while improving indoor comfort and energy efficiency across seasons.

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Installation Workflow & Quality Control

Our certified installers follow a documented process with milestones for substrate prep, layout, fixing, and finishing, backed by quality checks, photographic records, and punch lists that guarantee consistent craftsmanship and predictable outcomes on every project.

Site Preparation and Protection

We stage materials under cover, protect landscaping, and establish clean access routes. Protective wraps and dust control reduce disruption, while temporary weatherproofing safeguards exposed areas during sequencing. This preparation ensures efficient progress and a tidy site that respects your home and daily routine throughout construction.

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Our Wooden Cladding Services

From early design to final finishing, we provide end‑to‑end services that combine expert material selection, precise installation, and verifiable quality control. Every project starts with a free on‑site quote, followed by a clear scope, schedule, and warranty‑backed results tailored to your home.

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Custom Facade Design Package

A collaborative design service including discovery, material pairing, 3D visualizations, and detailed specifications for profiles, membranes, flashings, and finishes. You receive a constructible package that controls moisture, supports ventilation, and aligns aesthetic intent with budget, permitting, and site conditions for predictable execution.

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Professional Cladding Installation

Certified installers deliver a ventilated rainscreen assembly with precision layout, corrosion‑resistant fixings, properly lapped membranes, and neatly integrated trims. The service includes site protection, phased sequencing, quality inspections, and a documented handover, preceded by a free on‑site quote to confirm scope and timing.

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Protective Finishing & Maintenance Plan

We apply high‑performance oils or stains matched to species and exposure, then enroll you in a proactive maintenance plan with scheduled inspections, light cleaning, and touch‑ups that preserve color and water repellency while extending coating life and protecting your investment for the long term.

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Oil, Stain, and UV‑Resistant Systems

We compare penetrating oils, semi‑transparent stains, and high‑build finishes based on desired sheen, breathability, and touch‑up ease. Our recommendations consider sun intensity, rainfall patterns, and shade, protecting color from greying while avoiding brittle films that crack and peel under seasonal movement and moisture cycling.

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Factory Finishing vs On‑Site Application

Factory‑finished boards provide controlled coverage and consistent color, while on‑site application offers custom tinting and schedule flexibility. We help choose the best approach for your timeline, design goals, and budget, ensuring edges and end grain receive proper sealing to extend service life and reduce future maintenance.

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Maintenance Schedules and Recoating Intervals

We define inspection intervals and gentle cleaning methods to preserve coatings without damaging fibers. Based on exposure and species, we outline realistic recoating timelines, simple touch‑up techniques, and early warning signs, helping you maintain color vibrancy and surface integrity with minimal effort and predictable long‑term costs.

Sustainability & Certifications

Our wood is responsibly sourced and traceable, with options certified by recognized programs, while our designs minimize waste, extend service life, and reduce embodied carbon through thoughtful detailing, durable finishes, and efficient logistics.

FSC/PEFC Sourcing and Chain of Custody

We offer certified materials with documented chain of custody, ensuring forests are responsibly managed and communities supported. Paperwork accompanies deliveries, and labels remain intact until installation, giving you verifiable sustainability credentials aligned with green building programs and environmentally conscious homeowner goals.

Life‑Cycle Impacts and Carbon Accounting

We evaluate embodied carbon, transport distances, and finishing systems to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. Long‑lasting assemblies and maintainable coatings extend replacement cycles, while efficient packaging, waste sorting, and recycling further shrink your project’s footprint and contribute to measurable sustainability targets.

Healthy Materials and Indoor Air Quality

We recommend low‑VOC coatings and adhesives compatible with each species, protecting indoor air quality while ensuring adhesion and durability. Installation practices limit dust and off‑gassing, and our documentation clarifies chemical content so you can make informed, health‑conscious decisions about finishes and sealants.

Warranty & Aftercare

Comprehensive warranties cover workmanship and specified materials, supported by proactive aftercare, seasonal inspections, and responsive support that preserves performance, appearance, and peace of mind across the full life of your cladding system.

Coverage Terms and What’s Included

We provide clear coverage for installation quality, fastener corrosion, and specified flashing continuity, with separate manufacturer terms for boards and coatings. Exclusions are transparent, and maintenance requirements are practical, ensuring eligibility is easy to maintain and claims are handled quickly and fairly when needed.

Seasonal Inspections and Early Issue Detection

Post‑installation checkups catch small issues before they become costly problems. We look for sealant wear, blocked vents, or splashback staining, then advise simple cleaning or touch‑ups, helping you preserve warranties and keep the facade looking sharp through changing weather and seasonal moisture cycles.

Customer Support and Response Times

Dedicated support channels, documented response targets, and prioritized scheduling for warranty concerns ensure prompt assistance. We maintain project records and photos, enabling faster diagnostics and efficient solutions, so you can rely on consistent performance without uncertainty or delays when questions arise after completion.

Compliance, Codes & Fire Safety

We align design and installation with local codes, fire rating requirements, and insurer expectations, coordinating documentation, permits, and inspections so your project advances smoothly and safely from planning to final approval.

Local Codes and Permitting Assistance

We interpret applicable code sections, prepare drawings and product data, and coordinate with officials to streamline approvals. Our familiarity with jurisdictional nuances reduces revisions, avoids delays, and ensures the final assembly reflects accepted practices and clearly documented compliance from start to finish.

Fire Rating Options and Test Standards

When required, we specify treated boards, tested membranes, and noncombustible trims that meet recognized standards. We compile certificates, confirm labeling, and integrate details that maintain aesthetics while achieving the appropriate performance classification for your building height, proximity, and local fire safety expectations.

Insurance Requirements and Documentation

We provide product sheets, installation records, and warranty confirmations often requested by insurers. This documentation helps demonstrate risk mitigation through proper fixings, membranes, and cavity design, supporting favorable underwriting decisions and simplifying policy renewals or property sale disclosures in the future.

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Portfolio & Testimonials

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Explore completed facades that showcase thoughtful detailing, precise installation, and enduring finishes, accompanied by homeowner feedback highlighting communication, cleanliness, and lasting value realized after months and years in service across varied climates and exposures.

  • Before‑and‑After Residential Transformations Side‑by‑side comparisons reveal how proportion, texture, and color transform curb appeal. We document challenging corners, soffits, and window returns, demonstrating careful sequencing and crisp detailing that deliver a refined, cohesive look aligned with the original architecture and surrounding streetscape.
  • Architect Collaborations and Custom Details Case studies illustrate bespoke patterns, integrated lighting, and precision metalwork that elevate simple boards into crafted facades. We show how early coordination, shop drawings, and mockups resolve complexity, achieving both aesthetic ambition and reliable long‑term performance under real‑world conditions.
  • Homeowner Feedback and Measurable Outcomes Testimonials describe improved energy comfort, quieter interiors, and lower maintenance compared to prior siding. Owners note consistent color, tight joints, and clean lines months after completion, validating careful material selection, weatherproofing, and finishing decisions that continue to pay dividends over time.

Site Preparation & Homeowner Readiness

We help you prepare your property for a safe, efficient installation by planning access, protecting landscaping, and coordinating waste handling, ensuring daily life continues smoothly while work progresses cleanly and predictably.

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Access, Staging, and Safety Planning

We map equipment routes, designate material laydown zones, and secure work areas to protect family members and pets. Safety briefings, clear signage, and tidy staging keep the site organized and efficient, minimizing disruptions and preventing accidental damage during deliveries or daily operations.

Protection of Landscaping and Exteriors

Temporary barriers, breathable covers, and controlled washdown practices protect plantings, patios, and neighboring surfaces. We plan cutting zones to capture sawdust and manage runoff responsibly, keeping your property clean and respected throughout the installation process and post‑work cleanup.

Waste Management and Recycling

We separate recyclable packaging and responsibly dispose of old siding, fasteners, and membranes. Our crew maintains clean bins, daily sweeps, and documented haul‑offs, ensuring an orderly site and environmentally considerate handling of materials from start to finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the free on‑site quote include?
Our free on‑site quote includes a measured survey, moisture diagnostics at critical points, substrate and fixing evaluations, and a written proposal detailing materials, labor, timeline, and options. You get transparent pricing with clear inclusions and exclusions, enabling confident decisions without any obligation to proceed.
How long does a typical cladding project take?
Timelines vary by home size, complexity, and weather, but most projects run two to four weeks after design approval and material arrival. We provide a phased schedule with milestones, daily progress updates, and contingency buffers, keeping disruption minimal while ensuring careful detailing and dependable quality.
Which wood species is best for my climate and maintenance goals?
Species choice depends on exposure, desired color retention, and upkeep preferences. Cedar, larch, Accoya, and thermally modified wood offer different balances of stability, durability, and finish performance. We evaluate sun intensity, rainfall, wind, and shade to recommend a species‑finish combination that suits your priorities.
How do you ensure durability and weather resistance?
We build ventilated rainscreen assemblies with breathable membranes, robust flashings, continuous airflow, and properly sealed end grain. Correct fasteners, expansion gaps, and species‑specific finishes manage movement and moisture, preventing water traps and peeling, thereby maximizing longevity, color stability, and structural protection over time.
What maintenance is required after installation?
Maintenance is straightforward: periodic rinsing, gentle cleaning, and scheduled inspections to catch early wear. Depending on exposure and chosen finish, recoating intervals are planned in advance. We provide a simple, written maintenance guide and offer a service plan that preserves appearance and warranty eligibility.
Are your installations code compliant and fire safe?
Yes. We design and install to local codes, supply documentation, and when required specify fire‑retardant‑treated products with recognized test classifications. We coordinate permits and inspections, align details with insurer expectations, and maintain aesthetics while achieving the performance levels applicable to your location and building type.

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