01 · Assess
Understand your exterior
Start with the condition of your siding, trim, and visible trouble spots. We explain where repair may work and when replacement deserves a closer look.
UV Exteriors · Chicagoland siding
Compare vinyl, insulated vinyl, composite, engineered wood, and fiber cement siding with a team that plans the wall preparation, weather barrier, flashing, trim, and finish details—not just the panels.
Vinyl · Insulated vinyl · Composite · Engineered wood · Fiber cement · Stone accents
Plan with confidence
Choose a look you love and understand what goes into installing it.
01 · Assess
Start with the condition of your siding, trim, and visible trouble spots. We explain where repair may work and when replacement deserves a closer look.
02 · Select
Review siding profiles, colors, maintenance needs, and budget together. Coordinate the finish with your roof, windows, and gutters.
03 · Install
Review the written scope, wall preparation, flashing, trim, cleanup, and expected schedule before work begins.
Siding replacement is a chance to fix what is failing and make the house look the way you want. UV Exteriors helps Schaumburg and Chicagoland homeowners choose the material, profile, and trim while accounting for the wall behind the siding. That means discussing damaged areas and water entry alongside colors and curb appeal.
Our siding options include vinyl and insulated vinyl, LP SmartSide engineered wood, ASCEND composite cladding, James Hardie fiber cement, and Versetta Stone accents. We help you narrow the choices around the look you want, the upkeep you prefer, and the condition of your home.
An isolated loose or damaged panel may be repairable if a suitable match is available and the wall behind it is sound. Widespread cracking, recurring moisture problems, rotting trim, or deterioration across several walls calls for a broader assessment. Replacing the surface without addressing the source of water entry can leave the underlying problem in place.
Tell us where you have noticed changes and whether they followed a storm. We can discuss the affected areas, material matching, and the scope needed before you commit to a full siding replacement.
Start by comparing vinyl clapboard and Dutch lap profiles. If attached insulation is a priority, include insulated vinyl in the estimate and review what other wall preparation is included.
Compare LP SmartSide engineered wood, ASCEND composite, and James Hardie fiber cement samples side by side. Similar colors can hide meaningful differences in texture, board edges, trim, and finish care.
Board-and-batten describes the appearance, not a single material. Choose the product first, then decide the panel spacing and where the vertical layout begins and ends.
Use brick, stone, and windows that will remain as the starting point. An accent should have a defined location and a clear transition to the surrounding siding, rather than adding another texture to every wall.
Start with the look you like and the upkeep you are comfortable with. Then compare the materials on the same scope: existing siding removal, wall preparation, trim, and installation. A panel price alone will not tell you what the finished project costs.
Alside Charter Oak and CertainTeed Monogram are vinyl options for a traditional horizontal siding appearance. Clapboard has a straightforward overlapping profile; Dutch lap adds a shaped edge that changes the shadow line. Panel exposure—the visible height of each course—also changes the scale of the exterior. Compare those details before narrowing down colors.
Installation details influence the finished appearance. Straight courses, appropriate fastening, room for expansion and contraction, and well-planned corners and window trim help avoid a wavy or crowded look. Discuss how the selected panels will meet existing brick, stone, or other finishes.
Alside Prodigy combines vinyl siding with attached rigid foam insulation. It is worth comparing when you want a vinyl exterior and are also reviewing the wall’s thermal performance. Its extended-length panels can reduce the number of visible seams on long wall sections.
Insulated siding is one part of the wall assembly. Existing insulation, air leakage, windows, and installation details also affect comfort and energy use. Review the product specification and the proposed wall preparation rather than assuming new siding will deliver a fixed utility-bill saving.
LP SmartSide is engineered wood siding and trim with a wood-inspired texture. Lap siding, vertical layouts, and shake accents give you different ways to define the main walls and gables. Choose the finish as carefully as the profile: the care requirements and warranty should correspond to the exact siding and finish in your estimate.
Plan for the care of the selected finish. Proper clearances, treatment of cut edges, and attention to joints and flashing belong in the installation scope. Follow LP’s care guidance for cleaning and maintaining the siding and finish.
ASCEND composite cladding offers a wood-inspired profile with coordinated siding and accessory options. Compare 7-inch horizontal planks with 12-inch board-and-batten siding for gables or other vertical accents. Use actual color samples to check the combination against your roofing, masonry, and window frames.
On our Hinsdale project, UV Exteriors replaced damaged 3-inch cedar siding with ASCEND 7-inch composite siding, added 12-inch board-and-batten at the gable, and installed white 5-inch seamless gutters. View the Hinsdale siding project and before photos to see the change in profile and finished details.
James Hardie fiber cement includes horizontal lap, panels, shingle-style accents, and architectural profiles. A wide horizontal course can simplify the main walls, while a vertical or shingle accent can distinguish a gable. The siding, corner boards, and window trim need to be considered together so the finished elevations look intentional.
Fiber cement needs installation details suited to the specific product, including clearances, flashing, joints, and finish requirements. Compare the appearance of the trim and transitions as carefully as the siding itself. Review finish care and the applicable written warranty as part of your selection.
Versetta Stone can add a stone-inspired finish to an entryway, porch, or lower wall. Compare Ledgestone, Tight-Cut, and Carved Block styles with your main siding and existing masonry, and confirm current availability when finalizing the design.
The transition between stone accents and the siding above deserves a clear installation plan. Include corners, trim, flashing, and drainage details in the estimate so the accent works as part of the exterior.
Panel direction and trim can change an exterior as much as color. Review the front, sides, and rear together so the design carries around the house consistently.
Chicagoland rain, snow, and seasonal temperature changes make water management and material movement part of the design. Siding sheds much of the rain, but the wall also depends on the details behind and around it.
These details make estimates easier to compare and help clarify what happens if hidden damage is uncovered during removal.
The visible panel is only the outer layer. Sheathing is the board surface behind it. If removal reveals soft or damaged areas, the repair scope needs to account for them before new siding covers the wall. Agree on how those findings will be documented and approved.
Housewrap, also called a water-resistive barrier (WRB), helps manage water behind the siding. Flashing directs water at windows, doors, roof intersections, and penetrations. We plan these connections together so the new siding works with the openings and materials that remain.
Exterior lights, outlets, hose connections, vents, and downspouts affect the work. Identify which items need to be removed or reinstalled and whether another trade is needed. Include mounting blocks, trim, and related finish work in the proposal.
Your project manager coordinates siding, trim, suppliers, and installation crews around the agreed scope. We review the completed work and cleanup with you, and explain the selected products, care instructions, and warranty documents.
Siding replacement cost reflects more than the size of the house. Taller walls, difficult access, detailed trim, material changes, and removal work affect the scope. Damaged sheathing may only become visible once the old siding comes off. The estimate should explain how that additional work is documented, priced, and approved.
Compare the product and finish warranties alongside the workmanship terms in your agreement. Coverage differs by manufacturer and product; there is no single warranty that applies to every siding option.
Explore our siding material comparison guide or completed exterior projects, then request a free siding estimate. If you want to spread out project payments, review our financing application; approval and terms are determined by the lender.
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