- My Laconia home still has its original siding — what’s changed since it went on?
- Almost everything. Vinyl from the 60s–80s era was thinner, faded fast, and often went on over no house wrap at all. Modern mid-grade and premium vinyl — including CertainTeed lines we install — is thicker, holds color against UV, carries 25–40 year realistic NH lifespans, and goes on over a proper weather-resistive barrier. Insulated vinyl adds R-3 to R-5 of continuous exterior insulation, which older Laconia homes with minimal wall insulation feel in winter heating bills.
- Does being near the lake change how you side a house in Laconia?
- It raises the stakes on moisture. The damp air near Winnipesaukee means any gap in the weather barrier works harder against the structure, so we strip to the sheathing on every full replacement, inspect for rot, photograph and price anything we find before proceeding, and install new house wrap — never siding over old, failing wrap. It’s the unglamorous part of the job, and it’s the part that decides how the house holds up ten years on.
- Does A&E Home Improvement offer siding services throughout Laconia?
- Yes — all of Laconia 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 Laconia is easy.
- How do I get a siding estimate in Laconia?
- Call 603-455-0221 or use the contact form and tell us about the project. We'll schedule an on-site visit in Laconia — most within the week — and put the estimate in writing, itemized, with no obligation.
