Wood & Cedar to Hardie® Siding Replacement in Mount Pleasant

Wood & Cedar to Hardie Siding Replacement in Mount Pleasant, SC

Mount Pleasant has thousands of homes built with cedar siding, wood plank siding, and older LP composite siding. While these materials looked beautiful when new, the coastal climate eventually causes deterioration.

Humidity, salt air, and decades of exposure often lead to:

• Rotting cedar siding
• Swelling LP or Masonite siding
• Paint failure and cracking
• Water intrusion behind trim
• Hidden sheathing damage

When siding reaches this stage, repairs often become temporary fixes. Many homeowners eventually choose a full siding replacement with James Hardie fiber cement for long-term durability.

Converting Wood & Cedar Siding to James Hardie

One of the most common exterior upgrades in Mount Pleasant is replacing aging wood or cedar siding with James Hardie fiber cement siding.

Hardie siding is designed to perform in coastal climates and offers several advantages over traditional wood siding systems:

• Resistant to rot and insects
• Built to handle humidity and coastal weather
• Longer paint life than wood siding
• Lower long-term maintenance requirements

When installed correctly with modern moisture barriers and flashing systems, Hardie siding provides a durable exterior designed for homes throughout Mount Pleasant.

Our Wood & Cedar Siding Replacement Process

Replacing siding properly involves more than simply removing boards and installing new materials.

Our process typically includes:

1. Careful removal of existing siding
2. Inspection of underlying sheathing
3. Repair of damaged structural areas
4. Installation of modern moisture barriers
5. Proper flashing around windows and doors
6. Precision installation of James Hardie siding
7. Trim and exterior detail work

This approach ensures the exterior of the home is rebuilt correctly rather than simply covered over.

Serving Mount Pleasant Neighborhoods

The Exteriors Company specializes in wood and cedar siding replacement throughout Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

We regularly work with homeowners in neighborhoods such as:

• Snee Farm
• Seaside Farms
• Old Village
• I’On
• Dunes West
• Rivertowne
• Carolina Park

Many homes in these communities were originally built with cedar siding or older wood composite systems that eventually require replacement due to the coastal climate.

Schedule a Mount Pleasant Siding Consultation

If your home has aging cedar and wood siding, wood siding, or older LP composite siding, our team can inspect the exterior and determine whether repair or full replacement is the best long-term solution.

The Exteriors Company specializes in cedar siding replacement and James Hardie fiber cement siding installation for homes throughout Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and evaluate the condition of your home’s siding system.