If your home is in need of both windows and siding, you may be curious about which order to perform the work. Both siding and windows can be expensive projects, and you may want to do one at a time instead of both together. We’ll look at some different situations to tell you when to install siding or windows first. 

Generally, if a contractor is installing both your windows and siding, they’ll replace the windows first and the siding second.  By installing the windows first, you don’t have to worry about reinstalling the trim. 

Let’s look, however, at some different situations, including what to do if you want to paint your exterior instead of installing new siding. 

Learn more about which to install first, siding or roofing.

Windows or Siding First

Most of the time, you want to address your windows before your siding. If your windows are in poor condition, single-pane windows, or beyond 20 years old, you should consider replacing them first. In addition to the installation logic, it will save you more on your energy bills. 

There are times, however, when you may want to install your siding first.  This happens when your siding is damaged, cracked, or blown off. You want to protect your home from moisture, so it’s important to repair or replace your siding right away.

Ideally, if you have the budget, it’s best to install windows and siding at the same time, allowing the contractor to correctly apply the siding around the installed windows without any concern about reusing materials. 

Which Should I Do First, Paint the Exterior or Install Windows?

If you’re painting the exterior of your home, the best time to paint is between the installation of the windows and the installation of the final trim. That way, you’ll have a perfectly neat line around the windows. 

However, if you need windows because yours are broken or damaged, obviously, the painting can wait. Professional painters are experienced in working around windows. 

Learn more about painting vinyl siding.

Should I Install New Siding When I Install New Windows?

There’s a good chance that if your house has both its original siding and original windows, they will wear out at the same time.  In that case, you may be tempted to replace both at the same time. 

Replacing both at the same time has many benefits for the longevity of the project and your home. However, we understand that that may not be financially feasible, so it is possible to finish in two phases without losing quality. That’s where high-quality, trusted contractor comes in. 

Trust Volpe Enterprises, Inc. to install your windows and your siding, no matter which you decide to install first. Contact us today.