10/13/2026
Those metal streamers arenât decorations. đ
This homeowner had been fighting woodpeckers for years. Cedar siding is a natural magnet for them: itâs soft, it sounds hollow, and it often has insects living behind it. You can see one of the holes circled in the first photo, and the shiny streamers hanging nearby were the last line of defense.
The woodpeckers werenât the only problem. Up where the roofline meets the siding, water had been running behind the boards for a long time. The result was rot you canât fix with a fresh coat of stain.
We see both of these problems all the time, and they usually show up together. Wood siding needs constant upkeep, and once moisture gets in, it spreads.
So weâre taking it all down and replacing it with James Hardie lap siding and a TandoStone accent. Fiber cement gives woodpeckers nothing to drum on and nothing to dig into, and it wonât rot when Ohioâs rain and snow keep coming. While the walls are open, weâre also fixing that roof-to-wall transition so the water problem doesnât come back.
The finished look will keep the warm, wood-toned style the homeowners love, without the maintenance headaches. Weâll share the reveal when itâs done.
Fighting woodpeckers or soft spots on your own siding? Send us a message or book a complimentary consultation. Weâre happy to take a look.
