- What do you find behind the siding on Dover’s older homes?
- History, mostly — several generations of siding sometimes layered together, sheathing that’s solid in most places and soft where water found a path (window corners, trim joints, behind failed flashing), and often no weather barrier at all, because the house predates the idea. None of it is a crisis; all of it is why we strip to the sheathing and inspect rather than cover. You get photos of anything that needs repair and a price before we proceed — the century-old wall ends up better protected than it’s ever been.
- Which siding suits a mill-era Dover home — vinyl or fiber cement?
- If period character drives the decision, fiber cement (we install CertainTeed) is the stronger answer: crisp clapboard shadow lines, real trim proportions, paintable in historically sensible colors. Quality vinyl in a traditional profile is the practical alternative — no repainting, excellent freeze-thaw behavior, and modern lines do period looks far better than they used to. Either way the trim work is what sells it: original-proportion casings and corner boards, not vinyl-minimum shrink-wrap.
- Does A&E Home Improvement offer siding services throughout Dover?
- Yes — all of Dover is inside our active service area, and siding is one of the services we most want to be doing there. We're based in nearby Tilton, insured, and owner-operated, so scheduling an on-site visit in Dover is easy.
- How do I get a siding estimate in Dover?
- Call 603-455-0221 or use the contact form and tell us about the project. We'll schedule an on-site visit in Dover — most within the week — and put the estimate in writing, itemized, with no obligation.
