Your Durham Siding Contractor for Exteriors That Protect and Elevate
Forge Construction Group is a licensed North Carolina siding contractor (License #102873) that installs and replaces siding for Durham’s established homes, from Trinity Park and Watts-Hillandale to Old West Durham and the neighborhoods near Duke. We install James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood, and real cedar shake, matched to your home and built to last.
Complete Siding Replacement
Many of Durham’s most characterful homes are decades old, and their original siding has taken years of Piedmont heat, humidity, and storms. A full siding replacement protects the home from moisture and pests while transforming its curb appeal. Forge removes the old cladding, inspects and repairs the sheathing and moisture barrier beneath, and installs new siding with the flashing and detailing that keep water out for good.
James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
James Hardie is the premium choice for durability and curb appeal, engineered for North Carolina weather. As your Durham installer, we install it to the manufacturer’s exacting standards. Explore our James Hardie siding.
LP SmartSide Engineered Wood Siding
LP SmartSide combines the warmth of real wood with engineered durability and impact resistance, a handsome, cost-effective premium option for established Durham homes. Explore our LP SmartSide siding.
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From James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide engineered wood to authentic cedar shake, Forge installs the right siding for your Durham home as one accountable project. Explore all our construction services in Durham.
Main Office Phone Number
(984) 369-9802
Cedar Shake Siding
For homeowners who want authentic texture and timeless character, real cedar shake delivers a warmth no synthetic product can match. We install it with the craftsmanship it demands. Explore our cedar shake siding.
How Much Does New Siding Cost in Durham?
Premium siding is one of the highest-return exterior investments a Durham homeowner can make. Installed James Hardie fiber cement generally runs $12 to $22 per square foot, which typically means $25,000 to $60,000 or more for a full home, with LP SmartSide and cedar priced by product and complexity. Our clients aren’t chasing the lowest bid; they’re investing in an exterior that protects value and lasts. Forge provides a detailed, fixed scope after an assessment.
Our Seamless Project Management Process
Every Forge Durham siding project is managed start to finish by one team across inspection, material selection, tear-off, installation, and cleanup, with clear communication at each stage. We protect your home and landscaping throughout, and you always know what is happening next.
Let’s Start The Conversation – Ask An Expert!
Let’s find the right siding for your Durham home and install it to a standard that lasts. As a licensed North Carolina contractor (License #102873), Forge sides established homes across Durham, from Trinity Park and Forest Hills to Croasdaile and Woodcroft.
Forge Construction FAQs
Siding is priced by the project. Cost depends on your home’s size and number of stories, the material (vinyl, fiber cement, or engineered wood), and any trim, fascia, or soffit work. Forge inspects your exterior and provides a detailed, fixed scope after an on-site consultation.
Warping, cracking, fading, soft or rotting spots, and rising energy bills are all signs it may be time to replace. Durham’s humidity, heat, and storm season are hard on exteriors. A Forge inspection tells you whether targeted repair or a full replacement is the smarter investment.
Forge installs fiber cement (including James Hardie), engineered wood, and vinyl siding, along with cedar shake for homeowners who want natural texture. For established Durham homes we often recommend fiber cement for its durability and premium look, but we match the material to your home and budget.
Most residential siding replacements take about one to two weeks, depending on home size, stories, and material. Forge manages tear-off, installation, and trim work as one project, protects your landscaping, and keeps the site clean, with a final walkthrough when the exterior is complete.
For most established homes, yes. Fiber cement resists Durham’s humidity, heat, and pests, holds paint well, and is fire-resistant, giving decades of durable curb appeal. It costs more than vinyl up front but often proves the better long-term value on a home you plan to keep.
Yes. Forge documents storm, wind, or hail damage to your siding and works directly with your insurance company through the claims process, then completes the repair or replacement. We keep the restoration straightforward from inspection through final installation.
Yes. Forge Construction Group is a licensed North Carolina general contractor (License #102873) and fully insured, serving Durham and the Triangle. One team manages tear-off, installation, and finish work, so your new exterior is installed and detailed to a consistent standard.