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We had such a great experience with Nate and his crew! Communication was great and the job was complete in one day. We did the Fortified Roof program. Nate took the time to go through all the details with me and explained each one. The crew was professional and polite and cleaned up the site very well. Thank you Harbor Roofing!
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Had Harbor Roofing to replace tile roof with metal after Hurricane Matthew. Could not have been more pleased with the result! Nate was extremely professional and measured everything, to make sure the roof was perfect! Since then, he has cleaned our flat roof several times and is extremely quick in responding to our requests. Would highly recommend Nate Thompson and Harbor Roofing if a roof is needed. Susan Stewart
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Had Harbor Roofing out to replace my roof and upgrade it to IBHS Fortified with a full ice & water shield under the shingles. Their crew worked fast and completed my large / steep roof in 2 days. NCIUA insurance approved the work and sent the rebate check a few weeks later.
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We have had Nate and his team replace our roof back in 2020 and it looks as great today as it did when installed. We were so impressed with their work, we had them do a metal roof on our barn in 2023. Our annual inspection shows everything is as it should be. We have our third project scheduled with Roger to put shingles on our “country house” and look forward to another successful installation. We appreciate your hard work and dedication!
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Harbor Roofing is a superior company to work with. The quality and detailing of their work is superior. I highly recommend Harbor Roofing. I would only use them for installation and any necessary repairs, such as hurricane or storm damage.
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I highly recommend this business. The job involved 4 townhouses to be re-roofed and two free standing garages. Nate explained the shingle quality, hand nailing vs air nailing, vent replacement, plywood repairs etc. The team was punctual and work a day and half. A follow up was completed with a punch list. Our neighborhood was amazed with the completion of the job and we are highly satisfied.
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Harbor Roofing and Siding was great to work with. We needed new siding and a new roof so it was nice to be able to work with just one company. Nate was very responsive and offered up some great ideas for our roof to fix our issues and give our house a great new look. Plus the cost for it all was less than than all the other quotes I received. We are very pleased with the work they did and love the new look of our house!

Horizontal Vinyl SidingVinyl siding has come a long way in its technology. In fact, today’s homeowner considering vinyl siding will have more options available to them than ever before. This means color, insulation amount, its R value, material and even design can be quite overwhelming for a homeowner looking for a change or a new build.

One thing that also needs consideration and throws another wrench into the decision making process: how do you want it installed?

Installation can be horizontal, the most common way, but siding can also be installed vertically.

Keep reading to learn about the differences, and how a small change can make a big difference.

Horizontal

Many homeowners and builders like horizontal vinyl siding. It is quick and simple to install and maintain. This saves money on both sides. The drawback is water can at times make its way into the gaps. This is easily resolved with small drain holes in parts of the siding. The holes often come pre-drilled from the manufacturer, and the homeowner is none the wiser about any water accumulation.

Vertical

The extreme commonality of seeing horizontal siding makes many homeowners believe it is the only way to install siding. This is not the case.

Vertical installation has a few advantages that horizontal siding does not have, and the simplicity of the installation is virtually identical between the two ways.

The system is, by design, considerably more water resilient than with horizontal siding. Water will naturally fall and not collect inside the gaps. Cleaning is easier as well for the same reason – no water retention during or after the cleaning process.

As wonderful as vertical installation may sound, there is a rather steep drawback. Installing vertical siding is considerably more expensive than horizontal siding. Furring strips, wood strips used to raise the siding off the interior walls, must be installed between the sliding pieces.

Are you considering vinyl siding for your home? If so, contact us at Harbor Roofing and Siding. We can show you a variety of options for your home and help you make the right choice for you, your family and your pocket book. Contact us today!

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