Siding in Midtown
New Siding for Omaha's Oldest Neighborhoods
Midtown Omaha stretches between Downtown and Dundee, taking in the Gold Coast, Gifford Park, Bemis Park, Blackstone, and the blocks around Midtown Crossing and Turner Park. Much of it was built from the 1880s through the 1930s, so the streets are lined with Victorians, Queen Annes, foursquares, and bungalows, along with plenty of duplexes and converted multi-unit homes. Many still have original wood clapboard and shingle gables, while others were covered in aluminum or vinyl decades ago. Hail, shade, and freeze-thaw cycles take a toll on these materials, leading to rot, peeling paint, 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 Midtown homes. If you notice any of them, it's worth having your siding looked at.
Rot on Gables, Porches, and Trim
Midtown's Victorians, Queen Annes, and foursquares are full of wood clapboard, decorative shingle gables, and wraparound porches. After more than 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
Midtown's mature trees and closely spaced homes keep many side and north-facing walls in shade, 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 Midtown
We carry products built for Nebraska weather, with lap, shingle, and board-and-batten profiles that complement Midtown'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 central Omaha homeowners 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 Midtown Homeowners 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, alley garages, and neighbors just a few feet away are part of working in Midtown. Our crews protect your landscaping, plan material drops around your lot and street, keep the site clean every day, and recommend materials and profiles that complement your home's architecture and the neighborhood 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 Midtown home, 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 alley access and mature trees, 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 all of Midtown Omaha, including the Gold Coast, Gifford Park, Bemis Park, Blackstone, and the streets around Midtown Crossing and Turner Park. Call (402) 216-8850 to schedule a free siding estimate.
Yes. Much of Midtown was built between the 1880s and 1930s, 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 Victorians, Queen Annes, foursquares, and Craftsman bungalows.
Yes. Many Midtown Victorians and foursquares were covered in aluminum, vinyl, or asbestos-cement siding decades ago. We remove aluminum and vinyl as part of the job, and if we suspect asbestos-cement siding we will recommend testing and licensed abatement before work begins.
Yes. Midtown has many converted Victorians, duplexes, and small apartment buildings alongside single-family homes. We regularly work with landlords and property managers and can schedule work to keep disruption to tenants to a minimum.
For most Midtown 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 Midtown and the greater Omaha area since 2010. We stand behind our work long after the job is done.
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