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What to Expect as You Prepare for New Siding Installation

Otsego MN Siding Services

What Happens Before and During a Siding Installation

Before installation, clear a path around the perimeter of your home for material staging and equipment, move outdoor items like grills, planters, and furniture away from exterior walls, and expect a multi day process starting with removal of the old siding and a sheathing inspection before new material goes on.

  • Vinyl Siding: The most common siding material in Minnesota, offering strong weather resistance and the lowest long term maintenance of any standard option.

  • Fiber Cement Siding: A heavier, more rigid material known for a longer lifespan and a higher end appearance, with stronger resistance to impact than vinyl.

  • Engineered Wood Siding: A wood look alternative built with treated strand technology for better moisture and impact resistance than traditional wood siding.

  • Steel Siding: A premium option built to hold up against Minnesota's most punishing conditions with minimal ongoing maintenance required.

  • Siding Repair: Targeted replacement of damaged or warped panels when the surrounding siding is in sound condition and full replacement is not warranted.

  • Storm Damage Siding Inspection: A documented assessment of hail and wind impact across all exterior walls, formatted to support an insurance claim from day one.

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What Your Neighbors Are Noticing

Clearing the Perimeter Before the Crew Arrives

Siding installation requires full access around the entire home, so anything against the exterior walls, from planters to window air conditioning units to firewood stacks, needs to be moved before the project begins.

What Happens Once the Old Siding Comes Off

Removal exposes the sheathing underneath, which is inspected for rot or water damage before anything new is installed. Any damaged sections get replaced first, which is the same principle applied on the roofing side of a project.

Installing the House Wrap and New Siding Correctly

House wrap or water resistive barrier goes on with proper overlap, followed by flashing at every window, door, and roofline intersection, then the new siding itself, nailed with a pattern that allows for expansion and contraction across Minnesota's temperature swings.

What the Timeline Actually Looks Like

Unlike a roof, which is typically a single day job, siding installation usually spans several days depending on home size, material, and whether trim or sheathing repair adds to the scope.

What This Means for You

A siding project will disrupt your yard and exterior access for several days, and that's normal. What's worth confirming ahead of time is how the crew will handle daily cleanup and whether they'll walk you through any sheathing issues they find before proceeding.

How KraftMasters Approaches This

KraftMasters Restoration clears expectations on timeline and daily cleanup before the first panel comes off, so a multi day project doesn't feel like an open ended one.

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Restoration Done Right, Every Time

1. 18-Point Inspection & Documentation

We start with a thorough roof inspection that goes beyond the shingles. Hail damage shows up in the granule loss pattern, at the flashing points, along the soft metals like gutters and downspouts, and sometimes in the decking underneath. We photograph every area of damage and produce documentation specific enough to support a full insurance claim.

2. Insurance Claims Support

Once damage is confirmed, we help you file the claim and coordinate directly with your adjuster. Insurance adjusters frequently underestimate granule loss, overlook collateral damage, or write a scope that does not include everything covered by your policy. We review the initial scope of loss and submit supplemental documentation when items have been missed. We do not consider this done until the approved scope reflects the actual damage.

3. Material Selection

Kraft Masters is a certified installer for the top-of-the-line materials to put on your home. From GAF Timberline HDz shingles to secure your roof to LP SmartSide siding to enhance your curb appeal. We will walk you through the best options that fit your home, and your scope of damage.

4. Same-Day Installation

Once materials are approved and scheduled, our crew arrives with everything needed to complete the job in a single day. We inspect the decking before new material goes down, photograph each stage, and handle magnetic nail collection across the full property. No overnight weather exposure. No half-finished work waiting on a callback.

5. Final Walk-Through and Full Claim Close-Out

We walk the completed job with you before we leave. If depreciation has been withheld pending completion, we provide the documentation needed to release it. The job is finished when you have your roof and your full claim settlement, not just one of the two.

FAQs

Common Questions Your Neighbors Are Asking

Q: How many days does a typical siding job take?

A: This depends on home size and material, but most residential jobs run from a few days to about a week.

Q: Will my yard be cleaned up at the end of each day?

A: A professional crew clears debris and does a nail and material sweep at the end of each working day, not just at project completion.

Q: What if there's damage under my old siding I didn't expect?

A: This is documented and communicated to you directly before any repair work proceeds, similar to how decking issues are handled on a roof replacement.

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Impacted By Storm Damage?

You deserve a contractor who's willing to go the distance. The insurance claims process is a marathon, not a sprint. Call KraftMasters today to schedule your free inspection, or click below to get get started instantly!

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