Galveston /beach rental windows & siding question

[Ted Davis]

Good morning all,

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

My wife and I are buying a beach house in Galveston TX. It’s older so we plan on doing a little work. Can anyone provide advice on new windows and siding?

We have had three quotes so far; one from Home Depot, Window world and a local company. Anyone worked with the two major companies before?

Two should we use hardy plank or vinyl siding?

We are about 7 blocks in from the beach and it’s a small 800 sqft home.

Thank you again and happy investing

Ted Davis

[Timothy Church]

A lot of people go for vinyl as it is typically the cheaper option. While it can work fine, if improperly installed or damaged, it can allow for air to get trapped behind it. The high moisture content of Galveston can lead to mold growth and wood rot over time. 

Hardy plank is the go-to solution for it to be longer-lasting. That stuff holds up extremely well down here!

Most of my window work has been replacing panes instead of full windows. I used Galveston Glass Works for those and they did a great job.