Siding

At MJG Contracting Corp., we deliver full-scale wood siding renovations—ideal for homes suffering storm or tree damage. In a recent Huntington project, we managed everything from plywood sheathing to electrical service upgrades, brick repointing, and interior finishes—all while working with the homeowner and insurer to ensure full coverage and structural integrity.

🌲 Featured Project: Tree Damage Insurance Restoration

  • The siding failure due to tree impact required more than cosmetic repairs—it damaged the interior framing, windows, and service panel.
  • We replaced plywood sheathing and wood shingles, allowing natural weathering before staining to preserve wood quality.
  • Following insurance guidelines, MJG acted as the liaison between homeowner and insurer, helping file the claim, track repairs, and secure the replacement value owed under the homeowner’s policy. This typically avoids underpayment due to "matching" disputes and ensures coverage up to standard restoration cost.

🔧 Scope of Services Provided

  • Removal of damaged siding and structure
  • Installation of new sheathing, weather barriers, and wood shingles
  • Surface finishes: semi-transparent stains or solid stains applied after letting the wood weather 2–12 weeks for optimal uptake.
  • Additional restoration: electrical service upgrade, window replacement, brick repointing, power washing, and interior finish work

✅ Why Clients Trust MJG

  • Decades of licensed residential construction and insurance restoration experience across Nassau, Suffolk & NYC.
  • Expert knowledge in siding materials: traditional lap, shingles, shakes, or vertical designs—including advantages and maintenance demands of wood siding in Northeast climates.
  • Guidance through insurance claims that involve matching regulations—ensuring siding repairs are uniform and compliant with “reasonable uniform appearance” mandates.
  • Finish expertise: back-priming raw wood or weathered boards before applying premium coating helps extend lifespan to 3–6 years or longer.
  • In-house crews deliver structural framing, siding, painting, and repairs—ensuring flawless coordination and high-quality results.

⚙️ Installation Process Overview

  1. Damage Assessment & Insurance Review
    Confirm damage scope and liaise with insurers to document matching requirements and restoration costs.
  2. Substructure & Sheathing Reconstruction
    Replace OSB or plywood sheathing and install weather-resistive barriers per code.
  3. Wood Siding Installation
    Choose shingle or clapboard profiles, install according to manufacturer specs, including flashing and trimming.
  4. Weathering Period
    Allow wood shingles to weather naturally (2–12 weeks) before finish application to ensure proper adhesion.
  5. Finish Application
    Prime all six sides, then apply stain or paint using brush backing techniques for best penetration and control.
  6. Additional Repairs & Review
    Complete complementary work—window replacement, electrical, brick repointing—followed by full walkthrough and client approval.