Choose the material first
Compare fiber cement, vinyl and composite cladding by appearance, maintenance expectations and project requirements. A product that suits one wall or architectural style may not be the right choice for every elevation.
ROYAL / SIDING
Explore color, profile and trim as one exterior composition, with careful planning for the layers behind the finished wall.
Plan my siding project ↗
Compare fiber cement, vinyl and composite cladding by appearance, maintenance expectations and project requirements. A product that suits one wall or architectural style may not be the right choice for every elevation.
James Hardie offers lap siding, panels, shingles and trim. Its Statement Collection provides factory-finished color options. Confirm the product, texture and local color availability using a physical sample.
Alside offers vinyl siding and ASCEND composite cladding. Compare profile dimensions, texture, trim components and local color choices. Use the manufacturer’s current technical information when selecting the assembly.
Include sheathing assessment, weather-resistant barriers, flashing at openings and transitions, and drainage details in the scope. The finished siding is only one part of the exterior wall.
Plan window surrounds, corner boards, fascia, soffits and gutter coordination. A restrained trim palette can connect existing masonry and windows with a new siding color.
Small repairs depend on matching the existing profile and weathered finish. Whole-house replacement gives more flexibility but requires clear decisions about demolition, wall repairs, trim and site protection.
Compare named manufacturer colors and explore complementary roof, siding and trim combinations.
Explore colors ↗BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Photos, rough measurements, existing plans if available, your priorities and an approximate budget range help establish a useful starting point.
A site review, agreed scope and material selections inform a written proposal. Ask for clear allowances, exclusions and a process for approving unforeseen work.
Discuss dependencies before splitting work into phases. Roofing, siding, windows and additions may share transitions; interior projects may share mechanical work.
THE NEXT CHAPTER OF YOUR HOME
PLAN YOUR PROJECT
Based in Dobbs Ferry, Royal General Construction serves New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Send Tony Memaci your project location and a description of the work.
Request a free estimate ↗ Call 914-258-3710