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Your siding experience

Know what happens next.
From design through followup.

A siding project changes how your home looks and how its exterior manages weather. CR3 connects the evaluation, material decisions, proposal, preparation, installation and followup so the finished appearance and the work behind it remain part of one plan.

One connected experience

Your design choices and installation details belong in the same conversation.

The material and color may attract the most attention, but preparation, weather management, flashing, trim and transitions help determine the result. The selections discussed during the appointment will be reflected in the proposal and carried into the production plan.

The CR3 siding process

Seven stages. Clear responsibility.

Specific timing, preparation and installation requirements vary by material, project, location, weather and conditions found after removal.

01

Conversation & exterior evaluation

We begin by understanding your goals for appearance, performance and ownership.

  • Discuss concerns, design preferences and what you have already researched
  • Evaluate the visible siding, trim, openings and exterior transitions
  • Look for conditions that may affect water management or preparation
  • Explain the decisions and information that will come next
02

Recommendation & proposal

The recommendation connects material choices to your home and priorities.

  • Compare vinyl, LP SmartSide, James Hardie or other appropriate options
  • Explain appearance, maintenance, durability and investment tradeoffs
  • Define included elevations, removal, preparation, trim and accessories
  • Identify assumptions, allowances, exclusions and concealed-condition procedures
03

Design selections & agreement

The visible choices and the system behind them will both be documented.

  • Confirm material, profile, color, texture, exposure and orientation
  • Select trim, corners, soffit, fascia and accessory details as applicable
  • Review pricing, payment terms, warranty information and financing
  • Approve a scope that gives production a dependable plan
04

Materials & project preparation

We coordinate the selected materials and prepare you for the work.

  • Order the specified siding, trim and system components
  • Confirm scheduling as materials, weather and readiness allow
  • Explain how to prepare exterior walls, outdoor areas and interior wall hangings
  • Plan access, staging, disposal and protection of landscaping and property
05

Removal, preparation & installation

A siding project includes the wall conditions and details beneath the finished surface.

  • Remove existing materials when included in the scope
  • Evaluate exposed sheathing and communicate conditions requiring attention
  • Install defined weather management, flashing and preparation components
  • Install siding, trim and accessories according to the approved design and system
06

Cleanup & final review

Completion includes the details around the home and the condition of the work area.

  • Remove project debris and complete the planned cleanup
  • Review siding, trim, openings, penetrations and visible finishing details
  • Address appropriate completion questions or identified items
  • Provide available project, care and warranty documentation
07

Customer for Life

Your completed exterior begins the next stage of our relationship.

  • Contact CR3 when you have questions about your siding project
  • Receive guidance about care, service and applicable warranty procedures
  • Return to us when another part of your exterior needs attention
  • Know that our team remains available after the final payment

When the wall is exposed

Conditions beneath the old siding must be addressed responsibly.

Sheathing damage, moisture concerns and earlier installation problems may not be fully visible before removal. When an exposed condition changes the approved scope, CR3 will document and explain it, recommend the appropriate response and obtain authorization before additional work proceeds.

The CR3 Customer for Life commitment

Your project may be complete.
Our relationship is not.

Once your siding is finished, you are still a CR3 customer. We remain available for questions about the project, guidance about care and applicable warranty or service procedures and future exterior needs. The confidence built during the project will continue for years after installation.

Questions answered
Care and documentation
Future needs supported

Ready when you are

Start with an exterior evaluation
and know what comes after it.

Bring us your ideas, research and questions. We will evaluate the home, explain the choices and guide you through each stage if you choose to move forward.

No obligation to make an immediate decision.