Everlast is completely immune to decay, insect infestation, and moisture damage. It's the intelligent choice for Pittsfield homeowners seeking a permanent exterior solution.Proudly manufactured domestically by Chelsea Building Products, Everlast delivers exceptional longevity paired with stunning curb appeal for your Massachusetts home.
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Herman Exterior Homes is a locally owned and operated contractor headquartered in Niskayuna, NY, with over 3 years of dedicated service to communities throughout Western Massachusetts and the Capital Region.
We understand the Berkshires' unique climate challenges intimately. From the harsh ice storms that sweep through Pittsfield each winter to the high humidity levels that plague our summers.
We're proud to offer two distinctive Everlast siding styles to transform your home
For homeowners who appreciate the enduring elegance of classic New England architecture, our horizontal lap siding is the perfect selection. This profile beautifully captures the sophisticated appearance of authentic wood clapboard, complete with realistic grain patterns and shadow lines—all without the endless maintenance cycle.
The engineered interlocking joint system is what truly sets this option apart. Each plank precisely locks into the one above it, establishing a weatherproof barrier that effectively blocks wind, precipitation, and cold air infiltration. The dimensional shadow lines add authentic depth and visual interest that distinguishes your home from vinyl-sided properties throughout the neighborhood.
Available Widths: 4.5-inch and 7-inch exposure profiles
Seeking a distinctive farmhouse aesthetic or contemporary vertical design element? Our board-and-batten profile delivers striking visual impact with modern engineering. This style showcases substantial 9-inch-wide face boards complemented by pronounced 2-inch batten strips, creating dramatic vertical lines that add height and character to any structure.
The design versatility is remarkable, install it across your entire home for a cohesive modern farmhouse look, or strategically use it as an architectural accent on gable ends, entryways, or mixed with horizontal siding to create captivating contrast. It's particularly popular in Lenox, Dalton, and throughout the Berkshires for creating that coveted rustic-contemporary fusion.
Profile Specifications: 9-inch boards with 2-inch battens for bold definition
Everlast Composite Siding is specifically engineered to withstand the demanding weather patterns Western Massachusetts experiences annually—from the February blizzards that can dump two feet of heavy, wet snow overnight to the August heat waves where temperatures soar into the 90s with oppressive humidity.
Unlike conventional siding materials that expand, contract, split, or deteriorate under stress, Everlast's innovative triple-layer composite construction maintains dimensional stability regardless of conditions. It won't swell when saturated, crack during cold snaps, or warp under intense summer sun exposure.
This is where Everlast truly distinguishes itself: 100% resistance to water absorption. In Pittsfield, where we endure repeated freeze-thaw cycles throughout late winter and early spring, this characteristic is invaluable. Water that penetrates conventional siding freezes, expands, and causes progressive structural damage season after season.
Everlast completely eliminates this vulnerability. Moisture simply cannot penetrate the surface, which means no freeze-thaw damage, no rot, no mold growth, and no compromised structural integrity. Your siding remains permanently locked in position, maintaining a weather-tight envelope that protects your home's structure and insulation year after year.
You can achieve the warm, inviting appearance of genuine cedar siding without committing to the exhausting maintenance schedule it demands. Everlast features deeply embossed wood grain texturing that looks completely natural.
While vinyl siding offers an economical upfront cost, Everlast provides dramatically superior performance and longevity. Everlast is over 500% thicker than standard vinyl, which translates to better impact resistance, improved insulation properties, and a substantially more solid, substantial feel.
Vinyl siding becomes brittle in cold Berkshire winters and can crack when impacted by ice, hail, or even during snow removal. It also tends to appear somewhat flimsy or insubstantial, particularly on larger homes. From an aesthetic standpoint, vinyl colors notoriously fade within 10-15 years and can't be repainted successfully, whereas Everlast's integrated color system maintains its original appearance for decades without any maintenance whatsoever.
We install considerable amounts of James Hardie fiber cement siding, and it's genuinely an excellent, durable product with proven longevity. However, there are important maintenance considerations to understand.
Fiber cement requires professional repainting every 10-15 years to maintain appearance and warranty coverage—an expense that adds up significantly over your home's lifetime. Additionally, all horizontal seams and trim connections must be caulked during installation and inspected/maintained regularly to prevent moisture infiltration that can cause swelling and paint failure.
Everlast is a proprietary composite material combining stone aggregate and advanced polymer resins, topped with a protective acrylic color layer. The complete absence of wood fibers means it's impervious to rot, water absorption, and swelling. While it matches fiber cement's strength and impact resistance, it doesn't absorb any moisture and produces no hazardous silica dust during cutting, making it safer for installers and your property.
The wood-free composition also makes Everlast completely resistant to termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-boring pests that commonly damage traditional siding in Massachusetts—saving you from expensive exterminator visits and structural repairs. With no organic material present, there's also no risk of fungal growth or mildew, which can be problematic during our humid summer months in the Berkshires.
Everlast does carry a higher initial material cost compared to standard vinyl siding. However, we strongly encourage Pittsfield homeowners to evaluate it as a long-term value proposition rather than just comparing upfront numbers.
For that additional initial investment, you receive premium siding that will last 50+ years with virtually zero maintenance—no painting, no staining, no caulking, no repairs.
Everlast is offered in two distinct architectural profiles: horizontal lap siding (available in 4.5-inch and 7-inch exposure widths) and vertical board-and-batten configuration.
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