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How Siding Replacement Works

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Updated November 14, 2026 · AdEx – Home Solutions, Dallas–Fort Worth

Short answer

A full siding replacement removes the old siding, exposes the sheathing so rot can be repaired, adds house wrap and flashing at windows, doors and roof lines, then installs the new siding and trim and finishes with paint or factory color. Some DFW cities require a permit (Highland Village does; Arlington, DeSoto and Rowlett don’t for replacing existing siding), and fiber cement can be installed year-round.

Step by step

  1. Measure and choose the product, profile, trim and color.
  2. Permit, if your city requires one.
  3. Tear-off of the old siding, with landscaping protected.
  4. Sheathing check: rot and damage are repaired once exposed.
  5. House wrap and flashing at windows, doors, and roof-to-wall joints, including kickout flashing.
  6. New siding and trim, installed to the manufacturer’s clearances and nailing pattern.
  7. Caulk and finish: paint for primed boards, touch-up for factory color.
  8. Cleanup and a final walk-around.

Best time of year

Fiber cement itself can go up year-round. Painting depends on the paint maker’s temperature and moisture limits, so a site-painted job may wait for suitable weather.

Permits by city

Highland Village requires a permit to replace siding; Arlington, DeSoto and Rowlett don’t for a like-for-like replacement, and St. Paul normally doesn’t either. Arlington does require a permit for stucco or EIFS. See our city pages.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to replace siding?

It depends on the city. Highland Village requires one; Arlington, DeSoto and Rowlett don’t for replacing existing siding.

Do I need new house wrap?

With a full replacement, the wall is open, which is the right time to install house wrap and proper flashing.

Can siding be installed in winter?

Fiber cement can be installed year-round; painting depends on the weather.

Sources

This guide is general information for Texas homeowners, not legal or insurance advice. Your policy, your city and your house decide the details.

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