Siding in Franklin County: what we actually do
LP SmartSide is the engineered-wood siding the Emmendorfer family reaches for most on Franklin County homes, and the reason is the weather. Union, Washington, and Pacific houses sit through freeze-thaw cycles all winter and heavy humidity all summer, and that swing is what splits, swells, and rots cheaper siding at the seams and the bottom course. LP SmartSide is treated engineered wood built to take that movement, and Tim Emmendorfer installs it the way it is meant to go on, with the right gap, the right fasteners, and flashing where the walls meet the roof.
Tim Emmendorfer runs siding for the family, the same way his brother Tom runs roofing and insurance claims. Since 1990 the Emmendorfers have put roofing and siding on more than 2,400 Missouri homes, and siding has been a real service line that whole time, not a bullet point bolted onto a roofing company. When a Union or St. Clair homeowner needs the roof and the siding done together, one in-house family crew handles the whole exterior, so the flashing, the trim, and the rooflines actually line up instead of two trades pointing at each other.
Royal Building Products, CertainTeed, and Georgia-Pacific are the other three siding lines Emmendorfer installs, and the family names the one going on your house in writing before the first wall comes off. Royal and CertainTeed cover homeowners who want low-maintenance vinyl that shrugs off Missouri hail and humidity, and Georgia-Pacific rounds out the options on color and profile. The standard Matt set in 1990 holds on siding the same as roofing: replace the rotted sheathing and trim that has failed underneath, never cover it, and walk the homeowner through what the wall actually needs.
Which siding do you put on a Franklin County home?
We install four real lines: LP SmartSide engineered wood, Royal Building Products, CertainTeed, and Georgia-Pacific. LP SmartSide is the workhorse for Missouri freeze-thaw and humidity because it is treated engineered wood built to move without splitting. The vinyl lines from Royal and CertainTeed suit homeowners who want low maintenance through hail and storm wind. We name the exact manufacturer and product on the written estimate, never a generic wrap.
Do you replace rotted sheathing under the old siding?
Yes. When the old siding comes off in Union or Washington we find the soft sheathing, the rotted trim, and the spots where water got behind the wall, and we replace that wood before new siding goes up. Matt's standard since 1990 is replace what has failed, never cover it. Siding installed over rot just hides the problem and traps the moisture that caused it, so we open it up and fix the wall first.
Can you do the roof and siding together?
Yes, and it is one of the strongest reasons to call the family. Tim runs siding and Tom runs roofing, both with in-house Emmendorfer crews, so when a Franklin County home needs both we schedule them as one job. The crew gets the flashing, the drip edge, the gable trim, and the rooflines to line up correctly. One accountable family team handles the whole exterior instead of a roofer and a siding sub blaming each other.
How do you handle storm damage to siding?
Spring and summer hail and straight-line wind in Franklin County crack, dent, and tear siding the same storm they hit the roof. We inspect the walls along with the roof, document the damage, and Tom Emmendorfer can work the insurance claim and adjuster start to finish on siding the same way he does on roofing. If the storm only nicked a section, we tell you straight and repair it rather than pushing a full wall.
What does a free siding measurement cover?
We come out, measure the walls, check the existing sheathing and trim for rot, and look at how the siding meets the roof, the windows, and the foundation. Then we put the manufacturer, the product, and the scope in a written estimate. Siding is priced by wall square footage, the profile and product you pick, and how much rotted wood needs replacing underneath. The price you approve is the price you pay.
How the siding process works
Step 1
Free siding walkthrough
Tim or a family crew member comes to your Union, Washington, or Pacific home, walks the full exterior, and checks where the current siding has failed at the seams, the bottom course, and the trim. We look for soft sheathing and water tracks behind the wall, because that is what decides the real scope, not just the visible siding.
Step 2
Pick the manufacturer in writing
We walk you through LP SmartSide engineered wood, Royal Building Products, CertainTeed, and Georgia-Pacific, and which one fits your home, your maintenance, and your budget. The exact product and color go on the written estimate. You approve a named manufacturer, never a generic shingle-style wrap with no brand behind it.
Step 3
Strip the old wall and fix the wood
The in-house family crew pulls the old siding and exposes the sheathing and trim. Any rotted decking, soft sheathing, or failed fascia gets replaced before new siding goes on. This is the step cheaper bids skip, and it is the one that decides whether the new wall lasts through Missouri freeze-thaw and humidity.
Step 4
Install with the right flashing and gaps
We install LP SmartSide or your chosen line the way the manufacturer specifies, with correct fastening, expansion gaps for the temperature swing, and flashing where the walls meet the roof, the windows, and the trim. Done right, the seams stay tight through a freeze-thaw winter instead of opening up and letting water track behind the wall.
Step 5
Clean up and stand behind it
We haul the old siding and debris, run a nail sweep around the house, and walk the finished exterior with you. The work carries an Emmendorfer workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer's product warranty, and the same family that quoted the job is the family you call if anything needs a look later.
Frequently asked questions
What siding brands does Emmendorfer install in Franklin County?
Four: LP SmartSide engineered wood, Royal Building Products, CertainTeed, and Georgia-Pacific. We name the exact manufacturer and product on the written estimate instead of a generic unbranded wrap, the same way we name the shingle brand on a roof.
Is LP SmartSide good for Missouri weather?
LP SmartSide is treated engineered wood built to handle the freeze-thaw cycles and summer humidity that hit Union, Washington, and Pacific homes. The temperature swing is what splits and swells cheaper siding at the seams, and LP SmartSide is engineered to move with it when it is fastened and gapped correctly.
Do you replace the wood under old siding or just cover it?
We replace it. When the old siding comes off we find and replace the rotted sheathing, trim, and fascia underneath before new siding goes up. Matt Emmendorfer's standard since 1990 is replace what has failed, never cover it, because siding over rot just traps the moisture that caused the problem.
Can you do my roof and siding at the same time?
Yes. Tim Emmendorfer runs siding and Tom runs roofing, both with in-house Emmendorfer crews, so a Franklin County home needing both gets one scheduled job and one accountable family team. The flashing, trim, and rooflines line up because the same crew handles the whole exterior.
Does Emmendorfer use siding subcontractors?
No. Since 1990 Emmendorfer has run in-house family crews and never subcontracts. The same family that measures your walls and writes the estimate installs the siding. Tim leads the siding side himself.
How much does new siding cost in Union, MO?
Siding is quoted per project after a free measurement. The price is set by wall square footage, the product and profile you pick, and how much rotted sheathing or trim needs replacing underneath. We walk the home and put it in writing, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Will insurance cover storm damage to my siding?
Often yes, when spring or summer hail and straight-line wind crack or tear the siding. Tom Emmendorfer can document the damage and handle the insurance claim and adjuster start to finish on siding, the same way he does on roofing across Franklin County.
