Spruce Up Your Home's Exterior

At Brotherhood Construction, we're committed to transforming your home with high-quality siding that lasts. New siding will not only enhance your home's beauty but also protect it for years to come. We have experience working with a variety of siding materials that suit a range of style and functionality goals.



You can choose from:

We even offer waterproofing to help reduce the risk of water-related damage. Contact us today to schedule your siding installation in Fairhaven, MA.

Protection That Handles Coastal Wind and Salt

Siding in Fairhaven for homes exposed to ocean weather and year-round moisture

Coastal properties in southeastern Massachusetts face relentless exposure to salt air, high winds, and moisture cycling that degrades exterior materials faster than inland locations experience. Brotherhood Construction handles siding installation and replacement in Fairhaven and Plymouth, addressing the specific challenges that come with ocean proximity and New England weather extremes. Homes near the water often show premature paint failure, warping, or rot because standard materials and installation methods don't account for salt-laden air and sustained wind pressure.

Siding replacement involves removing deteriorated exterior cladding, inspecting and repairing the underlying sheathing and moisture barriers, then installing new siding with proper flashing, ventilation channels, and fastening schedules that account for wind load. The goal is creating a weather-tight envelope that sheds water, resists wind uplift, and tolerates salt exposure without degrading prematurely.

Schedule a property assessment to evaluate your current siding condition and determine what replacement approach fits your exposure level.

What Proper Siding Installation Requires

The installation process begins with evaluating the existing wall assembly for water damage, inadequate insulation, or missing housewrap that allows air infiltration. Once the old siding is removed, any compromised sheathing gets replaced, and a weather-resistant barrier is applied with seams taped and flashing installed around windows, doors, and penetrations. Siding is then fastened according to manufacturer specifications, with attention to expansion gaps, corner details, and trim transitions that prevent water entry.

After completion, you'll notice that drafts around windows disappear, heating costs drop during winter months, and the exterior no longer shows streaking, peeling paint, or sections pulling away from the wall. The house sits quieter during storms because the new cladding forms a continuous barrier without gaps or loose panels that rattle in wind.



Material selection matters significantly in coastal zones—vinyl siding can become brittle and crack under sustained UV and salt exposure, while fiber cement offers better durability but requires proper priming and sealing at cut edges to prevent moisture absorption. The decision often comes down to balancing upfront cost against maintenance requirements and expected lifespan in high-exposure conditions.

What Property Owners Usually Ask

Homeowners in Fairhaven and Plymouth often have similar concerns when planning siding projects, especially given the coastal environment and the need for materials that withstand salt air and wind.

• What materials hold up best near the ocean? Fiber cement and engineered wood products with factory finishes tend to resist salt corrosion and moisture better than vinyl or untreated wood, though each option has trade-offs in cost, maintenance, and appearance.
• How does siding replacement affect energy bills? New siding installed over proper insulation and a sealed moisture barrier reduces air leakage and thermal bridging, which typically lowers heating costs by preventing conditioned air from escaping through wall cavities.
• When should siding be replaced instead of repaired? Replacement makes sense when more than thirty percent of the surface shows rot, warping, or failed paint, or when the underlying sheathing has water damage that compromises structural integrity.
• What preparation happens before installation starts? The crew removes old siding, inspects sheathing for damage, replaces any deteriorated sections, installs housewrap or weather barriers, and ensures flashing is in place around all openings before new cladding goes up.
• How long does a full siding replacement take? Most residential projects take one to three weeks depending on house size, the extent of sheathing repair needed, and weather conditions that affect installation schedules.

Brotherhood Construction works throughout Fairhaven and Plymouth on siding projects that address both aesthetic updates and functional weatherproofing needs. Request a detailed estimate that accounts for your home's specific exposure conditions and material preferences.