Services
Siding
Full siding replacement for hail and wind-damaged homes. Multiple material options including fiber cement and vinyl.
Siding is the second-most-damaged component of a Texas home in a hail event, right behind the roof. Unlike a roof, though, the damage on siding is visible from the driveway — dozens of quarter-sized round bruises on vinyl, or spider-crack patterns on fiber cement. Homeowners walk past it for months because the siding is still technically doing its job, and then the claim window closes.
Square Construction handles siding the way it should be handled — as a full exterior envelope, not a patch job. That means we replace the housewrap where it has torn, flash windows and doors correctly before re-siding, and re-trim fascia and soffit that the old siding was hiding. We work primarily in fiber cement (James Hardie and equivalents), engineered wood (LP SmartSide), and vinyl, and we carry sample boards to your property so you can see the actual color against the actual light at the actual house.
Matching matters in Texas. When siding is replaced on only one elevation, the new panels read as a different color than the aged panels — and under Texas insurance matching statute and common carrier practice, adjusters are generally required to address reasonable line-of-sight mismatch. We document which elevations are continuous and photograph every impact so the scope reflects what your home actually needs.
Why it matters in Texas
Texas gets three things that wreck siding: hail, radiant UV, and sideways wind-driven rain. Hail bruises vinyl and cracks fiber cement. UV accelerates color fade and chalking, especially on south- and west-facing elevations. And wind-driven rain finds every failed caulk joint and every unflashed window — which is how water ends up inside a wall cavity six months after a storm, feeding the kind of mold that totals a house.
Replacing siding properly is not just an aesthetic exercise. A correctly installed envelope — housewrap lapped right, windows pan-flashed, kick-out flashing at roof intersections — is the single largest factor in whether your wall assembly stays dry for the next thirty years. The cheapest siding job in Dallas will cost you more than the best one if it's installed over a compromised envelope.
What we do
Our Process
Material Options
James Hardie fiber cement
- Fire-resistant and non-combustible
- Does not warp or rot in TX humidity
- 30-year substrate warranty
- Holds paint through multiple cycles
- —Heavier — needs proper fastening
- —Higher material cost than vinyl
- —Cut dust requires silica precautions
Best for: Long-term owners, higher-value homes, neighborhoods with HOA Hardie requirements.
LP SmartSide (engineered wood)
- Lighter than Hardie, faster install
- Realistic wood grain texture
- Lower cost than fiber cement
- —Wood-based — requires good paint maintenance
- —Can be more vulnerable to ground moisture if improperly flashed
Vinyl siding
- Lowest installed cost per square foot
- Zero paint maintenance
- Dozens of color options
- —Shows hail bruising clearly (good for claims, bad for longevity)
- —Color can fade in direct TX sun over 15+ years
- —Less substantial appearance than fiber cement
Best for: Rentals, budget-conscious replacements, simpler architectural styles.
Composite / insulated vinyl
- Better impact resistance than standard vinyl
- Adds R-value to the wall assembly
- Thicker profile looks more substantial
- —Higher cost than standard vinyl
- —Narrower color palette
Warranty
James Hardie products carry a 30-year limited substrate warranty and a 15-year finish warranty on ColorPlus pre-finished products. LP SmartSide carries a 5/50 warranty. Most vinyl products carry a lifetime limited warranty to the original owner. Square provides a workmanship warranty on installation — caulk joints, flashing integrity, and fastening patterns — for one year following install, and we stand behind that warranty on callbacks.
Pricing
Full-home siding replacement in DFW and Austin typically runs into the mid-to-high five figures depending on square footage, elevation complexity, material selection, and whether trim, soffit, fascia, and housewrap are included. Fiber cement runs meaningfully higher per square foot than vinyl. When siding is part of an approved insurance scope, the homeowner pays the deductible and any upgrades they choose beyond like-kind-and-quality. We provide fixed written pricing before work begins — no 'allowances' that balloon mid-project.
Common Questions
Can hail actually damage fiber cement siding? It looks indestructible.
Yes. Hail can crack the face of Hardie panels, fracture edges, and break butt joints. The damage pattern is different from vinyl — more cracking, less denting — but an experienced adjuster can identify storm-caused impacts without trouble.
My siding on one side matches my neighbor's old wall. Can I just replace that elevation?
Texas insurance matching practice generally requires reasonable line-of-sight matching. In practice that means if the front and one side are damaged, the scope usually covers both so the home doesn't end up two colors. We document this clearly in our scope.
How long does a full siding job take?
Most DFW residential homes take five to ten working days depending on size and weather. Fiber cement is slower than vinyl. We give you a realistic schedule at contract signing, not a best-case fantasy.
Do I have to repaint fiber cement after install?
Not if you buy it pre-finished (Hardie ColorPlus or equivalent). Job-site painted Hardie is cheaper up front but requires repainting sooner. We price both.
What happens to my exterior outlets, hose bibs, and lights during install?
We mask, reset, or re-trim around all exterior penetrations. Outlets and light fixtures are carefully reset plumb with new flashing where the old siding left gaps. Nothing gets buried.
Does hail damage siding?
Yes — vinyl and fiber cement siding both show clear hail strike patterns that insurance adjusters can assess. We document and photograph every impact.
Free Inspection
No cost, no obligation. We assess your property and tell you honestly what you need.
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