James Hardie Plank Installation
Hardie's flagship lap siding - fiber cement that won't rot, holds paint for 15+ years, and qualifies for the manufacturer's 30-year warranty when installed to spec. Most-installed product in our market.
Siding Contractor · Vancouver, WA
Quality Master is a James Hardie certified siding contractor and full-service siding company serving Vancouver, WA and all of Clark County. We install Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood, and vinyl siding, and we handle siding repair on existing cedar - including the trim, corner boards, soffit, and fascia that most siding contractors leave for someone else.
Quick Answer
Quality Master Roofing & Remodel is a James Hardie certified siding contractor in Vancouver, WA. We install Hardie plank, shingle, and panel (the PNW gold standard for fiber cement), LP SmartSide engineered wood, and vinyl siding, plus siding repair on existing cedar and fiber cement. We follow Hardie's blind-nailing and gap specs to maintain the manufacturer's full 30-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Free written estimate on every siding project in Vancouver, WA.
Manufacturer-certified for siding
Siding scope
Hardie's flagship lap siding - fiber cement that won't rot, holds paint for 15+ years, and qualifies for the manufacturer's 30-year warranty when installed to spec. Most-installed product in our market.
Straight-edge or staggered-edge Hardie shingles for craftsman, modern-farmhouse, and accent gable work. Same fiber cement durability with a different aesthetic.
Pre-primed engineered wood siding with a 50-year limited substrate warranty. Lighter, faster install than Hardie at a lower price point. Strong choice for budget-conscious projects.
Cost-effective, low-maintenance, and modern profiles look better than vinyl from 20 years ago. Best fit for rentals, investment properties, and budget builds.
PNW cedar deserves to last. We spot-replace damaged boards, treat for rot, and refinish so the original look stays intact rather than ripping it all off.
A siding job is only as good as the trim. We replace rotted corner boards, fascia, soffit, and window/door trim during every install - usually with HardieTrim for matching durability.
Siding materials
The PNW climate is hard on siding - wet winters, UV-heavy summers, and freeze-thaw cycles. Material choice determines whether you're looking at 30+ years of low maintenance or 10 years of repaints and rot repair.
HardiePlank lap siding · HardieShingle siding · HardiePanel vertical siding · HardieTrim boards
Cement-and-cellulose composite. Won't rot, won't burn, holds paint, and stands up to PNW weather better than any wood-based product. Industry standard for fiber cement.
Lifespan
30+ years (manufacturer warranty)
Pros
Trade-offs
LP SmartSide Trim & Siding · LP SmartSide ExpertFinish (pre-finished)
Engineered wood treated with zinc borate (anti-rot, anti-termite) and pre-primed at the factory. Lighter and faster to install than Hardie, with a strong substrate warranty.
Lifespan
50 years (substrate); paint cycles every 7–12 years
Pros
Trade-offs
Various PNW-distributed brands
Modern PVC siding profiles. Lower-cost, low-maintenance option. The look of modern vinyl is significantly better than 1990s-era products, but it's still vinyl.
Lifespan
20–40 years
Pros
Trade-offs
Western red cedar (PNW-sourced)
We don't typically install new cedar siding (the maintenance burden is high in PNW), but we repair existing cedar - spot-replacing rotted boards, treating for water damage, and refinishing.
Lifespan
Indefinite with maintenance; failure points show 15–25 years
Pros
Trade-offs
Siding process
Typical timeline: 1–3 weeks for most full-house wraps.
We walk the house, photograph existing siding (especially trouble areas - rot at the base, around windows, behind downspouts), and bring color samples. You see what you'd be getting before signing.
Itemized quote with allowances for trim replacement, sheathing repair (siding tear-offs often uncover rot), paint/finish line, and the labor/material breakdown. No surprise upcharges.
We pull the permit (City office for incorporated, Clark County for unincorporated) and order materials. James Hardie usually arrives in 1–2 weeks; LP and vinyl are typically faster.
Existing siding comes off. We re-wrap the wall in Tyvek or DuPont CommercialWrap, pan-flash every window opening, install Z-flashing where needed, and address any rotted sheathing. Photos at every step.
Hardie blind-nailed to manufacturer spec (or LP / vinyl per their specs), HardieTrim corner boards and window/door surrounds, and back-caulked seams. Painters or finishers next if not pre-finished.
Victor walks the project before sign-off. We register the install with James Hardie (for Hardie installs) so your full 30-year warranty is on file. You get the registration plus our workmanship warranty.
Real Projects

Full tear-off and replacement on a Camas hillside home - architectural asphalt shingles plus seamless aluminum gutters in a copper finish to match the trim package.

Tear-off and replacement on a two-story Vancouver home set back among mature firs. Warm-brown architectural shingles to fit the wooded setting, with attention to ventilation and shade-side moss prevention.

Multi-gable tear-off and replacement on a rural Battle Ground property. Heavy architectural shingles for wind exposure, plus full ridge venting and re-flashed chimney.
Siding reviews
5/5 across 30+ verified Google & Yelp reviews - these are tagged to siding work specifically.
"Victor discovered that the Hardie Plank was too thin and the nails were going through the boards. He was honest and told me this instead of pretending to do the job. I especially appreciated his honesty."
"Hired Victor and his team to fix an issue with our siding and window trim. Outstanding communication, exceptional work, and helped to answer every question I had."
Siding FAQ
15 of the most common siding questions we hear from Clark County homeowners.
Free written estimate per project. Pricing varies with home size, prep work, trim allowances, sheathing repair needs, and color choice (pre-finished ColorPlus vs. primed). Contact us for a quote on your specific project.
Yes - siding repair is a core service. We spot-replace rotted Hardie, LP, vinyl, and cedar boards, rebuild rotted corner boards and trim, fix water damage behind downspouts and around windows, and color-match where we can. Many Vancouver homes don't need a full re-side - a targeted siding repair solves the problem for far less.
We're a family-owned siding company that does whole-envelope work - trim, corner boards, soffit, and fascia included - not just the field siding most siding companies install. We're certified James Hardie installers, we handle both new siding and siding repair, and the same crew also does your roof and gutters so the details tie together correctly.
Yes. Quality Master is a James Hardie certified installer, which means we follow Hardie's blind-nailing patterns, gap requirements, and flashing details to maintain the manufacturer's full 30-year warranty on both materials and workmanship. Cut shortcuts on a Hardie install and you can void the warranty - we don't.
James Hardie carries a 30-year limited transferable warranty on the substrate. In practice, properly installed Hardie holds up well for 30+ years in PNW climate - the paint typically needs touch-up every 15+ years, but the boards themselves don't rot, warp, or fail.
Most of the time, yes. We carry common Hardie, LP, and vinyl profiles and color-match where we can. For weathered cedar, partial replacement plus refinishing is often the right answer.
Yes - we do whole-envelope work, not just the field siding. Trim, corners, soffit, fascia, and flashing all get inspected and replaced where needed. We typically use HardieTrim for matching 30-year durability.
Yes. Free post-storm inspection, photo and drone documentation, and direct work with your insurance adjuster on covered claims (hail, wind, tree impact, vehicle impact).
1–3 weeks for most full-house wraps. Day 1–2: tear-off and wall wrap. Days 3–10: field siding install. Days 10–15: trim, caulk, paint touch-up, and final walk. We coordinate weather windows for the wrap and paint phases.
Most siding projects require a permit in Clark County and the incorporated cities. We pull the permit (City office for Vancouver/Camas/etc., Clark County for unincorporated) and coordinate inspections. Permit fees and timing vary by jurisdiction.
LP SmartSide is engineered wood treated for rot/termite resistance and pre-primed. Hardie is fiber cement (cement + cellulose). LP is lighter, faster to install, and lower cost; Hardie is more durable long-term and more fire-resistant. For Clark County we typically recommend Hardie when budget allows and LP when it doesn't.
Yes, with weather contingencies. Hardie can be installed in cold but not in active rain. We tarp aggressively and schedule around forecasted dry days. Most owners prefer late spring through early fall for siding projects.
Often, yes - especially on pre-1980 homes. Cedar that's been painted multiple times can hide rot at the bottom edges, around windows, and behind downspouts. We don't find every hidden problem during the estimate (it requires removing siding to confirm), but we always include rot-repair allowances in the estimate so there are no surprises.
For pre-finished ColorPlus Hardie we don't need to paint - the factory finish is warranted for 15 years. For primed-only Hardie we coordinate with painters or can refer one. The pre-finished route adds upfront cost but eliminates the paint cycle.
Hardie fiber cement, almost always. Camas hillsides see strong UV exposure on south-facing slopes, occasional gorge-corridor wind, and the Camas housing market expects Hardie for resale. We've installed a lot of Hardie in Prune Hill, Lacamas Heights, and Grass Valley.
Beyond Siding
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Clark County, WA
We're based in Vancouver and serve every city and unincorporated community in Clark County. Click your area for siding-specific work we've done there.
Free inspection. Drone documentation. Written siding scope and a real number, no pressure to decide on the spot.