Siding Contractor in East Portland, Oregon

East Portland, from the Gresham side

Six-Point Siding is based in Gresham, so East Portland is our backyard. Most of our Portland work is on the east side, in neighborhoods like Montavilla, Mt. Tabor, Lents, Hazelwood, Parkrose, Centennial, Powellhurst-Gilbert and Rockwood, where we can be on site fast. If you’re elsewhere in Portland, call and ask.

Two kinds of houses

Older houses, especially in Montavilla and around Mt. Tabor, were built in the 1910s–20s: bungalows, Craftsmans and foursquares with cedar lap, cedar shingle, belly bands and detailed trim. The wood is often old growth, and tighter-grained than lumber sold today. Many have had rot patched, siding painted over many times, or asbestos-cement or hardboard installed over the original. Problems show up at sills, at the bottom course, and where porch roofs meet walls.

Postwar and later homes fill Lents, Hazelwood, Parkrose, Centennial and Powellhurst-Gilbert: 1940s–60s ranches and small cottages, plus 1970s–90s infill. Siding is often cedar lap, T1-11 or hardboard. The failure points are the bottom edge of panels, window and door trim, and joints at roof lines.

Weather

East Portland gets full Portland rain, 150-plus days a year. Because it is closer to the Gorge than the west side, it can also get gusts of east wind in fall and winter, and the occasional ice storm. Moss grows on north-side walls and under trees. Siding here needs flashing, sealed edges and room to dry.

Pick the right fix

Dave is honest about which of three paths fits. Siding repair and dry rot repair is right when damage is limited. A full re-side in James Hardie works when a lot of the wall is failing. Real cedar is the choice for old homes where the look matters. Our guide to Hardie versus cedar lays out the tradeoffs. We also do trim, soffit and fascia and windows and sliding doors.

Permits and the City of Portland

Portland Permitting & Development handles permits inside the city. According to its residential guidance, replacing or repairing siding that is not required to be fire resistive is work that does not need a permit. But zoning rules still apply, and a historic district or design overlay can bring review. Check with Portland Permitting & Development for your address, because we do not state rules or fees on its behalf. Our permit guide covers the basics, and the Portland siding cost guide explains what drives price.

Getting started

The first step is a free look at the house. Dave checks the lower courses, sills, window trim and any spots where roofs meet walls, then tells you whether you are looking at a repair or a re-side. On older homes he will also tell you what is worth saving. Read our signs of dry rot page if you want to check the wall yourself first.

Why call Dave

Dave Shaffer is a second-generation sider with about 40 years of hands-on experience, and he runs jobs himself from start to finish. Six-Point Siding is a small family business, licensed, bonded and insured, Oregon CCB #153635, licensed since 2002. Hardie products carry the manufacturer’s warranty. We serve nearby cities like Gresham and Fairview too.

Call or text Dave: 503-260-7647. Free estimates.