Kirkland Siding
Lake-effect moisture, mature tree canopy, and homes ranging from 1950s waterfront cottages to 2010s Totem Lake builds. Rainwood Construction handles siding inspection, repair, and replacement across Kirkland.
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Siding Problems We See on Kirkland Homes
Kirkland’s housing stock splits into three groups. Cedar-clad homes from the ’60s through ’80s along the waterfront and in Houghton. Engineered wood panels and T1-11 from the ’90s and early 2000s in Juanita and Finn Hill. Fiber cement and vinyl on newer construction near Totem Lake.
Cedar is our most common Kirkland call. South and west elevations dry out, split, and stop holding stain. North-facing walls under heavy tree cover stay damp year-round — moss grows on the surface and moisture works behind it. Engineered wood panels fail at the core once the surface coat cracks. By the time it’s soft to the touch, the sheathing behind it has been wet for years.
The pattern is consistent: a homeowner notices one problem — a soft board, paint peeling, a gap at trim. We open the wall and find 6 to 10 feet of damage behind it. Missing flashing, no kick-out diverters, sheathing that’s been absorbing moisture for a decade.
Cost of Siding in Kirkland WA
Material is part of it. HardiePlank fiber cement runs $4–6 per square foot installed. Western Red Cedar: $9–14 depending on grade. Vinyl siding in Kirkland is the most affordable option and performs well on homes with solid sheathing and correct weather barrier — though most Kirkland clients choose fiber cement or cedar for the look.
The bigger cost driver is what’s behind the old siding. Some houses need $600 in sheathing patches. Others need framing repairs because rot reached the studs. Only way to know is to open the wall. Every Rainwood Construction estimate starts with a site visit — moisture meter, probing at transitions, every elevation checked. Free inspection, line-item quote.
OUR SIDING SERVICES
Here’s what Rainwood Construction covers for siding in Kirkland and the Eastside.
Siding Installation & Replacement
Full tear-off and re-side. Engineered panel removal, T1-11 upgrades, vinyl-to-fiber-cement conversions, cedar-to-fiber-cement when the homeowner is done with maintenance. Sheathing inspection before anything new goes on. Siding installation in Kirkland starts with what’s behind the panels, not what goes over them.
Siding Repair
Cracked fiber cement, storm damage, isolated rot. Profile-match and color-match so the repair disappears. Siding repair in Kirkland often starts as a spot call and turns into a flashing correction once we open the wall. Engineered wood panels are the exception — the OSB core wicks moisture sideways.
Rot & Water Damage Repair
Half our Kirkland siding jobs turn into structural work once we open the wall. Missing pan flashing, kick-out diverters never installed, WRB seams running the wrong direction. We cut back to dry framing, sister compromised studs, reflash to code. New siding only performs if the wall behind it is dry.
Trim, Fascia & Soffi
Fascia is usually first to go — clogged gutters under Kirkland’s heavy tree canopy dump water straight onto it. PVC for zero maintenance, primed cedar if it needs to match. Soffits get vented or replaced in the same scope.
Exterior Paint & Finish
Cedar needs more than a quick coat. Back-prime before install, two coats of premium exterior acrylic on the face. Fiber cement ships with factory finish — baked-on color, 15-year fade warranty. No field painting unless someone wants a custom color.
Rainwood also offers interior renovations. Contact us to discuss your project.
See Our Work in Action
Watch how we transform homes with quality siding installation.
COMMON PROBLEMS WE FIX
Walk around your house and press on the siding near windows and corners. Any of this familiar?
WHY CHOOSE RAINWOOD CONSTRUCTION?
A siding contractor in Kirkland who measures square footage and sends a quote is skipping the part that matters. Wall condition determines whether a re-side lasts 30 years or fails again in 5. We open things up before covering them back — tear-off, inspection, structural repair, flashing, then siding. One crew, one contract.
- Line-item quote — labor, material, waste, permits. No vague “allowances”
- Work on occupied homes, clean up every afternoon
- Material choices based on wall exposure and orientation, not margin
- Same project lead from first visit through walkthrough
10+
Years Experience
Great people. Showed up early and stayed late to get the job done. Work was excellent. Price was the best i found after four quotes. Would definitely use this company again.
We hired Rainwood Construction LLC to replace our French doors, and the result was outstanding. We knew going in this was more involved than a standard swap — we switched from inward to outward swinging doors, requiring extra attention to framing, flashing, and weatherproofing to keep everything sealed against water intrusion.Anatoliy was our point of contact and led the project from before to after, making sure the swing change and weatherproofing were planned and executed correctly. Igor and Vitaly handled the on-site installation and did excellent, high-quality work. The whole team was on time, professional, and delivered top-notch results. Can’t recommend them highly enough. 5 stars!
Every member of this crew I've had the pleasure of coming in contact with has been professional, excellent in their skillset, and fast. Pricing was reasonable for the excellent job they did.Last year we hired Rainwood to do plumbing and painting for a job. Both crews did such a great job, were thorough, and the level of detail was fantastic!We liked them so much we recently hired them for a quick job (installing ceiling fans). We messaged on a Wednesday and the job was done by Friday.Will absolutely hire Rainwood again and again for every job we do for our home.
Working with Rainwood Constructions on our house remodel was an excellent experience from start to finish. Their contractors were highly professional, skilled, and attentive to detail, and the quality of their work exceeded our expectations. The team communicated clearly throughout the project and ensured everything was completed on time without compromising quality. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a home remodel.
We had a very good experience with Rainwood Construction LLC and Toli during my brother’s home construction project in Shoreline. The team was professional, communicative, and paid close attention to detail throughout the process. We were especially happy with the quality of the fittings and finishing work, which turned out really well. The project was handled smoothly, and the overall workmanship met our expectations. Would definitely recommend them to others looking for reliable construction services.
We had an excellent experience with them on our sunroom project. The quality of the work was outstanding, they were easy to work with, and they clearly explained each step, the schedule, and key decisions (with various options to help us understand cost) along the way. Communication was solid from start to finish, and the final result looks great. Highly recommend, they are my new go to recommendation when friends ask.
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 siding you have, roughly when the house was built, and what’s going on. We’ll schedule a site visit.
On-Site Assessment
Moisture meter on all elevations. Probing at windows, doors, anywhere caulk has pulled. Written report — yours to keep either way.
Clear Scope & Schedule
Material specs, labor breakdown, timeline. Most Kirkland re-sides run 5–10 working days. If sheathing condition could stretch that, you’ll know before we start.
Installation & Finish
Tear-off, structure, WRB, siding, trim, caulk, daily cleanup. Walkthrough with you before closeout.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free on-site assessment. We’re here to help protect your home.
Call us now
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
Pull a dryer vent cap or light fixture and check the edge. Engineered wood is typically 7/16” thick with an OSB core and a woodgrain stamp. Cedar is obvious by grain and smell. Fiber cement is dense, gray on the back. T1-11 has vertical grooves, usually plywood. Not sure? We ID it in five minutes on site.
Fiber cement handles the climate well — doesn’t rot, factory finish with 15-year fade warranty plus 30-year substrate. Cedar is popular in Kirkland for the look, especially near the waterfront, but needs recoating every 5–7 years. Vinyl performs fine on the right assembly and makes sense where budget matters most.
Cracked fiber cement board? Repair. Isolated rot at one window? Repair with flashing correction. Engineered wood with soft spots? Replace — at minimum by elevation. The OSB core moves moisture sideways, so the board next to your “one bad spot” is usually going too. We show you what we find.
No honest flat rate. Square footage, material, hidden rot, trim complexity — all move the number. Kirkland homes near the lake tend to have more moisture damage than inland builds, which affects structural repair scope. In-person estimate with a line-item breakdown before anything starts.