We install and replace siding across central and southern New Hampshire — vinyl, fiber cement, and CertainTeed that hold up to NH winters. Free written estimates, permits handled, no surprises.A&E Home Improvement installs and replaces siding on homes throughout central and southern New Hampshire. We work with vinyl, fiber cement, and CertainTeed products — materials that actually hold up to NH winters, not just look good on the day they're installed. Free written estimates, permits handled, no surprises.
We come to your home to assess the current siding, check for any rot or moisture damage behind the boards, and measure the project. You get a written estimate with line-item pricing before anything starts.
We'll walk you through your options — vinyl profiles, fiber cement, color selection — and explain what each choice means for long-term maintenance and cost in NH's climate.
Old siding comes off and we inspect the sheathing underneath. If we find rot or moisture damage, we tell you immediately — with a photo and a cost to address it — before we proceed.
New house wrap, trim, and siding installed to manufacturer specs and NH building code. Starter strips, J-channel, corner posts, and all trim are included — not add-ons.
We walk the project with you before we call it done. All debris is removed, the site is left clean, and we hand you the manufacturer warranty documentation.
Blue home with wraparound deck
Lakes Region, NH
Blue colonial
Southern NH
Red home with deck
Central NH
Gray home exterior
Lakes Region, NH
Modern board-and-batten exterior
Lakes Region, NH
For most NH homes, the choice comes down to vinyl or fiber cement (we install CertainTeed). Vinyl handles freeze-thaw well, doesn't rot, and requires almost no maintenance — good quality vinyl like CertainTeed's Cedarboards profile lasts 25–40 years in NH. Insulated vinyl adds R-value and is worth considering for homes with minimal wall insulation. Fiber cement is the premium option: it's dimensionally stable in cold weather, fire resistant, and paintable, but it costs more and needs repainting every 5–10 years. For most central NH homes, we recommend vinyl. For lake homes or historic homes where appearance matters more, fiber cement is worth the investment.
The biggest factors are the material and the size of your home. Vinyl is the more budget-friendly choice; fiber cement (CertainTeed) is the premium step up. Most NH homes have roughly 1,500–2,500 square feet of siding area, and trim, corner boards, and soffit/fascia are typically included in the job. If we find rot behind the old siding, there's additional cost to repair the sheathing — we'll tell you upfront and document it with photos before adding anything to the project. Because every home's condition and trim details differ, we don't quote siding by phone — A&E provides a free written estimate after walking the exterior with you.
Repair makes sense for isolated damage — a section that took a hit, a few warped boards after a storm. Replacement is the right call when you're seeing widespread warping or buckling, cracking across multiple walls, moisture getting in behind the boards (usually shows up as interior wall staining or higher energy bills), visible rot in more than 15–20% of the surface, or when the cosmetic condition is poor site-wide. The main risk of patching over systemic problems is moisture: once water is getting behind siding consistently, it's damaging the structure. If you're not sure, we'll come look at it and give you an honest assessment.
Quality vinyl siding — mid-grade or better — lasts 25–40 years in NH. The main threats to vinyl longevity here are impact damage (hail, ladders, branches) and UV fade, which affects lower-end products faster. Insulated vinyl tends to hold up slightly better because the foam backing prevents the panels from flexing as much during freeze-thaw cycles. CertainTeed and similar premium lines come with 50-year limited warranties. Budget vinyl from big-box stores is typically rated for 15–20 years and doesn't perform as well in cold climates.
We can install vinyl siding in winter with some precautions — vinyl becomes less flexible in very cold temperatures, so we're careful about handling and cutting. Installation is generally not recommended below 20°F. Fiber cement can be installed year-round with proper joint sealing. We schedule winter work around weather windows and won't rush a job in conditions that would compromise the installation.
It can, especially if your current siding has no insulation behind it. Insulated vinyl siding adds R-3 to R-5 of continuous exterior insulation, which reduces thermal bridging through the wall studs — a real factor in NH winters. We also install a house wrap (weather-resistive barrier) on every full siding job, which cuts air infiltration. The energy savings alone rarely pay for the siding, but if you're replacing failing siding anyway, upgrading to insulated vinyl or adding rigid foam underneath is a worthwhile improvement while the walls are open.
Yes. On every full siding replacement we strip the old siding down to the sheathing, inspect for rot and moisture damage, and install new house wrap before the new siding goes on. This is where shortcuts hurt homeowners — siding over old, failing wrap (or no wrap at all) traps moisture against the structure. If we find rotted sheathing, we document it with photos and give you the repair cost before adding it to the project. NH's freeze-thaw climate makes a proper weather barrier essential, not optional.
Yes — a siding job that leaves old, mismatched trim looks unfinished, so we handle the full exterior envelope. We replace or wrap corner boards, window and door trim, soffits, and fascia to match the new siding, typically in aluminum or PVC that won't rot. Seamless aluminum soffit and fascia also improves attic ventilation and keeps pests out. We'll walk the whole exterior with you and lay out exactly what's included in the written estimate.
Get your free estimate today — no obligation, no pressure. Most estimates are scheduled within the week.
