Aluminum Siding Installation
Fireproof, rot-proof, and built for salt air. Aluminum siding still earns its place on PNW homes — especially where fire rating or marine exposure rules out other materials. Rainwood Construction handles aluminum siding installation from tear-off through trim.
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Where Aluminum Makes Sense in 2026
Aluminum had its peak in the ’60s and ’70s. Most homeowners today jump straight to fiber cement or vinyl — and for typical suburban homes, that’s the right call. But aluminum isn’t obsolete. It’s just specific.
Fire-rated assemblies. Coastal properties where salt air corrodes steel and degrades engineered wood panels. Commercial mixed-use with code requirements vinyl can’t meet. Mid-century homes where the owner wants the original profile and character. Those are aluminum jobs.
Residential gauge is 0.019″–0.024″, roll-formed into horizontal lap, vertical board-and-batten, or flush panels. Won’t rot, won’t support mold, carries a Class A fire rating without treatment. Weight is about 0.2 lbs per square foot — lighter than vinyl, far lighter than Hardie.
Downsides are real. Aluminum dents on impact, shows scratches, and the finish chalks after 15–20 years. It conducts heat — without foam backing, zero added R-value. None of that matters if the application calls for it.
Aluminum Siding Installation Cost
Material runs $2–4 per square foot for standard 0.019″ residential panels. Heavier gauge (0.024″) and insulated-back panels push that to $4–6. Installed with labor, trim, flashing, and weather barrier — expect $5–8 per square foot total.
That’s comparable to fiber cement and higher than vinyl. The premium buys fire resistance, zero moisture absorption, and marine-environment durability. A 1,500 sq ft ranch typically lands between $8,000 and $14,000 depending on wall condition and trim complexity.
Wall condition is the wild card. Rainwood Construction starts with a physical inspection — moisture meter, probing at transitions, written scope with line items.
OUR SIDING SERVICES
What Rainwood Construction covers for aluminum siding installation projects.
Full Aluminum Siding Installation
Tear-off, sheathing inspection, house wrap, flashing at every penetration, starter strip, panels, and trim. Aluminum siding installation instructions specify blind-nailing with aluminum or stainless fasteners — galvanized steel causes electrolytic corrosion at dissimilar-metal contact. Galvanic reaction eats the aluminum in 3–5 years. We use aluminum ring-shank nails exclusively.
Aluminum Re-Siding Over Existing
When existing substrate is solid, aluminum can go over old aluminum or vinyl without full tear-off. We verify sheathing integrity, add furring strips for a flat plane if needed. Not always the right call — any moisture behind old material means tear-off is the only option.
Aluminum Trim, Fascia & Soffit
Aluminum coil stock brake-formed on site for fascia wraps, window returns, and corner details. Custom-bent to the exact profile of each run — no exposed wood on the exterior, nothing to paint or rot. Standard scope on every full aluminum re-side.
Foam-Backed Insulated Panels
Factory-laminated polystyrene backer adds R-3 to R-5 and eliminates the hollow sound of unbacked aluminum. Worth the upgrade on any home where energy performance matters. Adds roughly $1.50–2.00 per square foot over standard panels.
Aluminum Siding Repair
Dent repair, panel replacement, touch-up painting, re-securing loose panels. Profile matching on older aluminum is easier than vinyl — profiles changed less over the decades. Color matching is harder. We source factory-matched touch-up when possible; otherwise field-spray with bonding primer and acrylic topcoat.
Rainwood also offers interior renovations. Contact us to discuss your project.
COMMON PROBLEMS WE FIX
Aluminum siding issues we see on Pacific Northwest homes.
WHY CHOOSE RAINWOOD CONSTRUCTION?
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- Aluminum-only fasteners — no galvanized steel, no electrolytic corrosion
- 1/16" thermal expansion gap at all panel ends per manufacturer spec
- Custom brake-formed trim on site — no pre-made stock that doesn't fit
- Full wall prep: WRB, flashing, moisture check before any panel goes on
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Years Experience
Our Recent Projects
Browse through some of our recent siding installations and repairs across the Greater Seattle area.
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Our Simple Process
From first contact to final walkthrough, we make siding projects straightforward and stress-free.
Request a Quote
Call or use the form. Tell us what's on the house, roughly when it was built, and what's going on — dents, chalking, water issues.
On-Site Assessment
Moisture meter, visual inspection, probing at windows and transitions. Written report — yours to keep.
Clear Scope & Schedule
Panel gauge, profile, color, trim details, labor breakdown. Most aluminum re-sides run 5–9 working days.
Quality Installation
Tear-off (or overlay if applicable), wall prep, WRB, flashing, panels, trim, cleanup. Walkthrough before closeout.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free on-site assessment. We’re here to help protect your home.
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425-750-1025
Email us
Anatoliy@rainwoodconstruction.com
Visit us
12310 Hwy 99, Everett, WA 98204
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm, Sun Closed
FAQ
The material lasts 40–50 years. What fails is the factory finish — chalking and fading after 15–20 years on sun-exposed elevations. Panels can be repainted with bonding primer and acrylic topcoat for another 10–15 years. Structurally, aluminum outlasts most siding on the market.
For specific applications — yes. Fire rating, salt air resistance, and longevity make it right for coastal homes, wildfire zones, and mid-century restorations. For a typical suburban re-side, fiber cement or vinyl usually makes more sense on cost and curb appeal.
Over flat surfaces with solid sheathing — yes, with furring strips for a true plane. We don’t overlay if there’s any sign of moisture damage underneath. Trapping water behind a new layer is the most expensive mistake in siding.
Standard 0.019″ gauge dents from direct impact — hail, ladders, a kicked soccer ball. Heavier 0.024″ is noticeably more resistant. Foam-backed panels hold up better since the backer supports the face. For high-traffic areas or hail zones, we recommend 0.024″ with insulated backing.