James Hardie Siding in Harwich, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a James Hardie siding contractor for homes in Harwich, MA, including Harwich Center, Harwich Port, West Harwich, East Harwich and Pleasant Lake. We do James Hardie fiber cement siding and trim, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Harwich and the rest of the Lower Cape from our office in Centerville.
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James Hardie Siding for Harwich homes
Harwich Port and West Harwich face Nantucket Sound, where summer cottages and year-round homes sit close to the water. Outdoor showers, decks and cedar shingle repairs are typical projects for homes this close to the water.
Harwich's south shore faces Nantucket Sound, with Allen, Wychmere and Saquatucket harbors and the Herring River cutting inland. Homes near the water are built for summer living, so decks, porches and outdoor showers take as much weather as the roof does.
Close to half of Harwich homes have been seasonal or occasional residences. On a summer house the goal is a deck and exterior that can sit closed up all winter and look right in June: composite or PVC decking, stainless hardware, and trim that will not cup or rot.
Harwich Center has a local historic district along Main and Parallel Streets, and the town reviews demolition of any building 100 years or older. Both are worth knowing about before an addition or a major exterior change on an older house.
Approvals that can apply in Harwich
Harwich Historic District and Historical Commission
Acts as the Historic District Commission for the Harwich Center Historic District, where construction, demolition and exterior alterations are approved before a building permit is filed. As the Historical Commission it also reviews full or partial demolition of any building 100 years or older, townwide.
Conservation Commission
Applies the state Wetlands Protection Act, the Harwich Wetlands Protection Bylaw and the town's Water Dependent Structures Bylaw to work near wetlands, harbors and the shore.
Building Department
Building permit applications in Harwich are filed online through the town's OpenGov portal.
What homeowners say on Google
“His crew arrives on time, are courteous, clean up every day and do beautiful work. We could not be happier with the results of the new cedar shake siding, portico over garage doors, custom IPE trellis and Mahogany wind wall under the deck and steps.”
How we handle james hardie siding
James Hardie fiber cement siding comes in lap boards, shingles and panels that look like painted wood but do not rot, and it resists damage from insects and woodpeckers that wood siding can suffer. On the Cape that makes it a common choice for houses that take a lot of salt, sun and wind-driven rain.
What's Included
- HardiePlank lap siding
- HardieShingle siding
- Board & batten with HardiePanel
- Factory-finished or primed
- Installed to manufacturer specs
- Matching trim & corner boards
- Window & door surrounds
- Free estimates, no obligation
Harwich Building Department
Town Hall, 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645
508-430-7506
Nantucket Sound, Allen Harbor, Wychmere Harbor, Saquatucket Harbor, Herring River, Long Pond
ZIP codes 02645, 02646, 02656, 02661, 02671
FAQ
James Hardie Siding in Harwich, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for james hardie siding in Harwich?
Replacing siding in Massachusetts needs a building permit, normally pulled by the contractor. In Harwich, permits go through the Harwich Building Department at Town Hall, 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645, 508-430-7506. Exterior changes in Harwich can also need review by the Harwich Historic District and Historical Commission and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
Is James Hardie siding a good choice for Cape Cod?
It does not rot, it resists insects and woodpeckers, and it holds paint well, which is why it is common on houses that take a lot of salt air and wind-driven rain. It costs more than vinyl and is installed with more care at the joints and trim.
Does Hardie siding need painting?
It comes either factory-finished in color or primed and ready to paint. Either way it is repainted far less often than wood siding.
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