Shoreline Siding
Mid-century homes on tight lots, original siding that’s been through 50+ years of Puget Sound weather. Rainwood Construction handles siding inspection, repair, and replacement across Shoreline.
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Siding Problems We See on Shoreline Homes
Shoreline’s housing stock is older than most Eastside cities. Ramblers and split-levels from the 1950s through 1970s in Ridgecrest, Echo Lake, and along the Aurora corridor. Cedar lap, T1-11 plywood, early fiber cement, and vinyl retrofits from the ’90s. Newer infill near 185th and Richmond Beach runs fiber cement or composite.
The age matters. Original cedar from the ’60s has been through decades of moisture cycling without a rain screen behind it — because rain screen wasn’t standard practice then. T1-11 plywood panels from the ’70s are delaminating at the bottom courses across the city. Vinyl retrofits often went over the original siding without inspecting or reflashing — hiding problems instead of fixing them.
Tight lot spacing makes it worse. Less airflow between houses means walls dry slower after rain. North-facing walls between two homes can stay damp for weeks. That’s where we find the worst sheathing damage — not on the exposed elevations, but on the ones that never see sun or wind.
What Siding Costs in Shoreline
HardiePlank fiber cement: $4–6 per square foot installed. Western Red Cedar: $9–14. Vinyl: most affordable and works on the right assembly. Shoreline’s mid-century homes are smaller in footprint than Eastside builds, so total project cost is often lower — but the per-square-foot number can run higher because older wall assemblies need more structural work behind the panels.
That’s the real cost driver. A 1960s rambler with original sheathing may need board-level replacement, framing repair, new WRB, and proper flashing at every opening — work that wasn’t done when the house was built. Every Rainwood Construction estimate starts on-site: moisture meter, probing, every elevation. Free visit, line-item quote.
OUR SIDING SERVICES
Here’s what Rainwood Construction covers for siding in Shoreline.
Siding Installation & Replacement
Full tear-off and re-side. T1-11 removal, vinyl-over-cedar strip-offs, cedar-to-fiber-cement conversions. Shoreline siding installation means dealing with mid-century wall assemblies — no house wrap on originals, non-standard flashing, sometimes no sheathing at all on outbuildings. We build the wall assembly to current standards before new siding goes on.
Siding Repair
Cracked fiber cement, rotted cedar boards, storm damage. Profile and color matching so the repair blends. Siding repair in Shoreline often reveals deeper issues once we open the wall — original construction without pan flashing or kick-out diverters. Spot repair becomes flashing correction plus board replacement.
Rot & Water Damage Repair
On older Shoreline homes, this is half the job. Missing flashing at every window, WRB that was never installed, sheathing that’s been absorbing moisture since the Kennedy administration. We cut back to dry framing, sister compromised studs, install WRB and flashing to code, then close it up.
Trim, Fascia & Soffit
Original wood fascia on a 1960s home has been wet and dry a thousand times. PVC replacement for zero maintenance, primed cedar if it needs to match period character. Soffits vented or replaced in the same scope.
Vinyl Siding Removal & Upgrade
A lot of Shoreline homes got vinyl over original siding in the ’90s. The old material is still under there — sometimes rotting, sometimes fine. We strip the vinyl, assess what’s underneath, repair as needed, and re-side with fiber cement or new cedar. No more layers on top of layers.
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 Shoreline siding contractor working on mid-century homes needs to understand what’s missing in the original wall assembly — not just what’s failing on the surface. Rainwood Construction opens the wall, brings flashing and WRB up to current standards, then installs siding that performs on the updated assembly.
- Mid-century wall assemblies assessed and upgraded — not just re-skinned
- Vinyl-over-siding layers stripped and substrate inspected before anything new goes on
- On-site assessment before every quotation for bathroom renovation work
- Line-item quote — labor, material, waste, permits. No “allowances”
- 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. On vinyl-over-siding homes, we pull a section to check what’s underneath. Written report — yours to keep.
Clear Scope & Schedule
Material specs, labor breakdown, timeline. Most Shoreline re-sides run 5–10 working days. Older homes with extensive structural work may run longer — you’ll know before we start.
Installation
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. T1-11 has vertical grooves, usually 19/32” plywood. Cedar is obvious by grain and smell. Fiber cement is dense, gray on the back. If you see vinyl on the surface, there may be original siding underneath — we check by pulling a section.
Could be. Vinyl over cedar or T1-11 traps moisture between layers — the original siding can’t dry, and neither can the sheathing. If the original material was already failing when the vinyl went on, rot has been progressing behind it for years. We pull a section, check with a moisture meter, and tell you what’s there.
Fiber cement for most re-sides — doesn’t rot, factory finish, 30-year substrate warranty. Cedar if you want to maintain the mid-century character, but it needs recoating every 5–7 years. Vinyl is affordable but we don’t recommend layering it over existing siding again.
No honest flat rate. Square footage, material, structural work behind the panels — all move the number. Older homes typically need more wall assembly work than newer builds, which affects cost per square foot. In-person estimate with a line-item breakdown before anything starts.