Siding

Siding does more than define how a house looks from the street — it’s the first line of defense against Oklahoma’s weather. A hailstorm that leaves dents across an entire elevation isn’t just an aesthetic problem. Cracks and punctures in the siding system let water work behind the panels, where it starts degrading the house wrap, sheathing, and eventually the framing.

Aero Precision Roofing handles siding installation and replacement across Cleveland, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Stillwater, Bartlesville, and Ponca City. We work on full re-sides, insurance storm replacements, and partial replacements where damage is isolated to one or two elevations. Storm events that damage siding typically affect other exterior surfaces too — our insurance claims team documents the full scope in a single inspection.

Picking the Right Material for Oklahoma

The combination of high UV exposure, wide temperature swings between January and August, and hail that comes through multiple times per decade makes material selection more consequential here than in more temperate markets.

• Vinyl siding — color-through construction, no painting required, cost-effective for most homes; insulated vinyl adds foam backing that reduces wall flex and adds R-value
• Fiber cement (Hardie Board) — harder and heavier than vinyl, Class 4 impact resistance in certain profiles, holds paint well but requires recoating every 8–12 years
• Steel siding — genuine dent resistance and Class 4 ratings; less common on residential but the right call for properties in the most active hail corridors
• Engineered wood (LP SmartSide) — wood appearance with better dimensional stability and moisture resistance than traditional wood siding

Why Installation Details Outlast Product Choice

A quality product installed carelessly fails the same way a budget product does — at the penetrations and transitions. We use quality house wrap, seal all penetrations properly, and never skip the flashing at windows and doors, which is where most long-term moisture problems originate. Replacing siding is also the right moment to evaluate replacement windows and exterior doors — fresh casing and flashing on all three systems at once produces the best long-term weathertight result.

When we pull old siding off, we inspect what’s underneath. Hidden rot at window corners and bottom plates is common on Oklahoma homes that have had failing siding for a few years. We address what we find before the new material goes on, not after. A siding project that also involves structural framing repairs or a porch enclosure can be scoped through our general construction services.

If a recent storm hit your neighborhood, schedule a free inspection. We’ll document what’s there and give you an honest assessment of what needs to happen. See what our past re-side projects look like in our project gallery.