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HIC #204634 · 5.0 from 21 Google reviews

Fiber Cement Siding in Massachusetts

James Hardie fiber cement lap, panel and shingle, installed to the manufacturer’s spec. Our own crew, from Charlton to 109 towns.

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About our fiber cement siding

Fiber cement looks like painted wood, does not rot, and does not burn. It is heavier and more demanding to install than vinyl: it has to be cut with dust control, kept off the ground, gapped at the butt joints and flashed behind every joint. Get those details wrong and the manufacturer warranty does not apply.

We install James Hardie lap siding, panels and shingle, factory-finished or primed for paint, with the clearances and joint flashing Hardie requires.

What is included

James Hardie lap, panel and shingle
Factory-finished (ColorPlus) or primed for paint
Joint flashing behind every butt joint
Required clearances to roofs, decks and grade
Silica-dust-controlled cutting
Trim, soffit and fascia

Why homeowners choose it

  • Does not rot and is not food for insects
  • Non-combustible
  • Holds paint far longer than wood
  • Manufacturer warranty when installed to spec

How the job runs

  1. 1

    Walk the exterior with you

    We look at every elevation, note the details worth keeping, and tell you what we expect to find behind the old material before we quote.

  2. 2

    Written scope and fixed price

    One document with the full scope, the material spec and an agreed rate for hidden damage, so nothing is renegotiated mid-job.

  3. 3

    Permit and scheduling

    We file with your building department and give you a start date set against the material lead time.

  4. 4

    Tear-off and wall prep

    Old material off, sheathing repaired, the wall checked for plane, because fiber cement shows every dip in low sun.

  5. 5

    Wrap, flashing and clearances

    Drainable wrap, opening flashing, and the clearance lines marked at roofs, decks and grade.

  6. 6

    Install to spec

    Boards cut with dust control, joints flashed, cut edges sealed, fasteners placed where the manufacturer requires.

  7. 7

    Inspection, cleanup and walkthrough

    Municipal inspection, a magnet sweep for fasteners, and a final walk around the house with you before we invoice.

Typical cost

quoted per house after a site visit; typically above vinyl for the same wall

Timeline

usually two to three weeks on site for a full house, longer than vinyl because of the cutting and joint work

Warranty

the James Hardie product warranty, which depends on installing to their spec, plus 5 years on our installation

Before and after

Real jobs, photographed on site. Drag to compare.

Whole-House Siding Replacement completed project in Atkinson, NH - After renovation by Maia Construction
AFTER
Whole-House Siding Replacement in Atkinson, NH - Before renovation, original condition
BEFORE
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Whole-House Siding Replacement

Atkinson, NH • Siding

Rear elevation — the orange cedar gable and two mismatched greys replaced with one vinyl exterior.

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What Our Customers Say

5.0 across 21 Google reviews.

5 out of 5 stars
“Excellent and professional work by Marcos and crew.”

M & B’s Home

5 out of 5 stars
“We had Maia Construction replace siding and trim and were very pleased with all of their work. They were extremely professional and timely and we had a very good experience.”

Nathaniel Lee

Siding and trim replacement

5 out of 5 stars
“The guys did excellent work; they showed up every day on time. I was impressed with their hard work and craftmanship.…”

Brian DeFeo

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Fiber Cement Siding questions

Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl?

It costs more and takes longer to install. What you get is a wall that looks like painted wood, does not rot, and does not burn. On a house where the look matters, or near trees and decks where fire and insects are a concern, it usually earns its cost.

Do you use subcontractors?

The installation is done by our own crew. We tell you in writing if any specialist trade is involved on your job.

Do you pull the permits?

Yes. We file with your building department and schedule the inspections. We are licensed under Massachusetts HIC #204634.

What happens if you find rot once the old material is off?

You see it before we cover it. Repairs are charged at the rate agreed in the written quote, so nothing is renegotiated mid-job.

Free fiber cement siding estimate

We come to you anywhere in our 109 towns. Call (508) 859-9880 or request a quote.

MA HIC #204634
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