Exterior Carpentry & Cedar Siding on Long Island
Your home's exterior takes the brunt of Long Island's weather, and it's the first thing anyone sees. Old Town Renovations installs cedar siding, exterior trim, and porch millwork built to hold up to the elements while giving your home genuine curb appeal.
We treat exterior trim with the same attention to detail as interior millwork — tight seams, proper flashing, and materials chosen to last. From a full cedar shake re-side to a new deck or porch build, we handle the carpentry from framing through final finish.
What's Included
- Cedar siding installation
- Exterior trim & fascia
- Deck framing & finishing
- Exterior door installation & casing
- Porch & portico millwork
- Fascia & soffit repair
What to Expect During Your Exterior Carpentry Project
Exterior projects start with an assessment of your home's current siding, trim, and structural condition — checking for water damage, rot, or areas where previous work wasn't done correctly, since these issues need to be addressed before new material goes on. From there we handle removal of old siding or trim where needed, any necessary sheathing or flashing repairs, and installation of new cedar siding, trim, or decking, finishing with paint or stain. Most exterior projects take 1 to 3 weeks depending on the size of the home, though full re-siding of a larger home can take longer.
Cedar shingles and shakes remain the most requested exterior material on Long Island because they weather naturally and hold up well to coastal conditions, though we also install fiber cement and other siding materials depending on a homeowner's maintenance preferences and budget. For trim, we typically recommend cellular PVC in areas most exposed to moisture, since it won't rot the way wood trim eventually can.
Flashing and water management are where exterior projects most often fail if they're rushed — a beautiful cedar exterior installed over improperly flashed windows or corners will show water damage within a few years no matter how good the siding looks on day one. We treat this unglamorous part of the work as just as important as the finish material itself.
Because exterior work is the first thing anyone sees, we pay close attention to details like corner treatments, trim reveals, and consistent coursing — the details that separate a professional installation from one that merely covers the walls.
Why Choose Old Town Renovations
We've been doing finish carpentry and full home renovations across Nassau & Suffolk Counties for over 20 years. Every project gets a free, no-obligation estimate, a clear itemized quote, and craftsmen who treat your home with the same care they'd give their own. We're licensed, insured, and proud of the work that's still standing decades later.