Siding in Blackstone
New Siding That Fits a Historic District
The Blackstone District runs along Farnam Street in Midtown Omaha and takes its name from the historic Blackstone Hotel built in 1916. The residential streets around it are lined with early-1900s homes that often pair brick and stone with original wood siding on gables, porches, and dormers, while rear additions and carriage houses frequently have aging vinyl. Nebraska's hail, wind, and temperature swings take a toll on these materials, leading to rot, cracking, and moisture problems.
New siding protects the structure of your home while keeping the look that fits the neighborhood. As a certified installer, we specialize in James Hardie fiber cement siding, which offers traditional lap and shingle profiles that suit older homes. Learn more about all of our siding services.
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What We Look For
Signs Your Siding Needs Attention
These are the issues we most often find on Blackstone homes and buildings. If you notice any of them, it's worth having your siding looked at.
Rot on Gables, Porches, and Dormers
Many Blackstone homes pair brick or stone with original wood siding on gables, porches, and dormers. After a century of Nebraska weather and many coats of paint, soft spots and rot often show up around trim, window casings, and porch roofs.
Cracks or Chips
Impact from hail or debris can crack fiber cement and chip vinyl siding. Even small cracks allow moisture to get behind the siding and cause damage to the structure underneath.
Peeling or Failing Paint
Paint that keeps peeling no matter how often it is redone usually means moisture is getting into the siding. On older homes this is often the first sign the material underneath is breaking down.
Warping or Buckling
Siding that has warped, bubbled, or pulled away from the wall is no longer sealing properly. This is often caused by moisture intrusion or improper installation and needs to be addressed before it gets worse.
Mold or Mildew Growth
Mature trees and closely spaced homes and buildings shade many Blackstone lots, which can keep siding damp. Mold or mildew growing on or behind your siding indicates that moisture is getting in and can lead to rot in the underlying structure.
Gaps at Seams or Joints
Gaps between siding panels, at corners, or around windows and doors allow wind-driven rain to penetrate behind the siding. This is a common failure point on older installations.
Siding Options
Siding Products We Install in Blackstone
We carry products built for Nebraska weather, with lap, shingle, and board-and-batten profiles that complement Blackstone's historic architecture.
Storm Damage
Siding Damaged by Hail or Wind?
Standard Nebraska homeowners policies generally cover sudden hail and wind damage to siding, minus your deductible. We work with insurance companies regularly and have helped plenty of Midtown homeowners and property owners through storm damage claims from start to finish.
We inspect and photograph every area of damage, build a detailed report for your adjuster, and can meet them on-site. From storm-damaged sections to full re-siding projects, our crews match existing profiles wherever possible. Learn more on our insurance claims page.
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What Blackstone Property Owners Should Know
Re-siding a home that is over a hundred years old is different from working on new construction. Once the old material comes off, we often find worn sheathing, soft spots, or areas where moisture has been getting in for years. We take the time to address what is underneath, not just what is on top, so your new siding performs the way it should.
Tight lots, street parking, busy sidewalks, and neighbors close by are part of working in Blackstone. Our crews protect your property, coordinate with tenants and property managers on rentals, keep the site clean every day, and recommend materials and profiles that complement your home's architecture and the district around it.
Our Process
Our Siding Installation Process
A simple, straightforward process with honest answers and no pressure.
Free Inspection and Estimate
A project manager visits your Blackstone home or building, assesses your siding and what is underneath it, and gives you an honest recommendation with no pressure and no obligation.
Material and Color Selection
We help you choose a product, profile, and color that fits your home's architecture. You will see real samples against your existing trim and roof before anything is ordered.
Scheduled Installation
We give you a firm installation date and show up on time. We protect your landscaping, plan around street parking and tenants, handle material delivery, and haul away all old siding when we are done.
Final Walkthrough
Your project manager inspects every wall, trim piece, and caulk line with you and makes sure the site is spotless before we call the job done.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Royalty Roofing and Siding serves the Blackstone District and surrounding Midtown Omaha neighborhoods, including Gifford Park, the Gold Coast, Midtown Crossing, and the area around Creighton and UNMC. Call (402) 216-8850 to schedule a free siding estimate.
Yes. Many homes around Blackstone date to the early 1900s, and we recommend profiles that complement each home's style. James Hardie and LP SmartSide both offer lap, shingle, and board-and-batten options that suit Craftsman foursquares, Victorians, and Gold Coast homes.
Yes. We re-side rental homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings throughout Blackstone. We coordinate with property managers, plan work around tenants, and keep entrances and sidewalks clear during the project.
For most Blackstone homes we recommend James Hardie fiber cement. It holds up to Nebraska hail, does not rot, and offers traditional profiles that fit older homes. LP SmartSide is a strong choice if you want the look of real wood, and ProVia vinyl is a quality low-maintenance option.
It is common on older homes. Once the old siding comes off, we inspect the sheathing and framing underneath. Any rot or damage we find is documented and discussed with you before work continues, so there are no surprises.
Standard Nebraska homeowners policies generally cover sudden hail and wind damage, minus your deductible. We work with insurance companies regularly, including State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, and USAA, and can document the damage and meet your adjuster.
Yes. Royalty Roofing and Siding is a fully licensed and insured contractor and has served the Blackstone District and the greater Omaha area since 2010. We stand behind our work long after the job is done.
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