Siding built like a system, not a skin
Paragon Exteriors installs vinyl, insulated vinyl, and fiber cement siding across Ocean County, Monmouth County, and the Jersey Shore, with most whole-house projects running $9,000–$25,000 installed. Every job includes full removal of the old cladding, a sheathing inspection, new house wrap with taped seams, and materials matched to how close your house sits to saltwater. Licensed (NJ HIC #13VH13814500), fully insured, and every estimate is free and itemized.
The panels are what you see; the system underneath is what decides whether your walls stay dry for 30 years. That’s where we refuse to cut.
Pick the material by the block you live on
Three miles inland, standard vinyl performs for decades. On a bayfront street, the same panel chalks, fades, and turns brittle years ahead of schedule. Here’s how the three options we install most actually compare:
| Material | Typical whole-house cost | Where it earns its keep |
|---|---|---|
| Standard vinyl (.044”+ gauge) | $9,000 – $14,000 | Best value inland — never needs paint, huge color range, solid 25+ year performer away from direct salt exposure |
| Insulated vinyl | $12,000 – $18,000 | Foam-backed panels add continuous R-value, hide wavy old walls, and resist dents — the sweet spot for pre-1990 Shore homes |
| Fiber cement (James Hardie) | $16,000 – $25,000 | The premium play: fire-rated, impact-proof, holds dark colors near the water, real painted-wood character |
Not sure which side of the vinyl/fiber-cement line you fall on? Our guides break down what vinyl siding really costs in NJ and James Hardie vs. vinyl head-to-head — or ask for both numbers in your estimate and compare line by line.
What goes on before a single panel does
Most siding failures we’re called to fix weren’t panel failures — they were installation shortcuts hiding underneath. Every Paragon siding job includes:
- Complete strip-off of the existing siding — we don’t bury old problems under new panels
- Sheathing inspection with rotted or delaminated sections replaced on the spot
- Premium house wrap, seams taped, laps shingled the right direction
- Flashing at every window, door, and penetration — the detail that separates dry walls from hidden rot
- Optional rigid foam or insulated panels for continuous insulation over the studs
- Corrosion-resistant fasteners on homes near saltwater, nailed to spec — vinyl pinned too tight buckles in the first July heat wave
- Matching trim, corners, and soffit work so the finished house reads as one design, not a patch job
The salt-air problem, solved at the spec level
Jersey Shore siding fights on two fronts. Sun and salt attack the surface — that’s the chalky film on your palm when you touch a 15-year-old wall. Wind attacks the fastening — a nor’easter gust that gets under one unlocked course can unzip a whole elevation. We counter both: fade-resistant capstock or factory-finished fiber cement for the surface, heavier panel gauge and fully locked, wind-rated installation for the structure. It’s the same philosophy we bring to every roof we install: build for the weather your house actually gets, not the national average.
Color is the payoff — pick it once, enjoy it for decades
New siding is the biggest curb-appeal move you can make, and modern materials finally make bold choices safe. Deep blues, charcoals, and coastal greens that would have faded blotchy a generation ago now carry serious fade protection. We’ll show you full-size samples against your actual house — and where a design wants more, we mix profiles: board-and-batten gables, shake accents on a front elevation, wide trim that frames it all.
While the walls are open is also the cheapest moment to deal with drafty openings — many customers pair siding with replacement windows and have gutters refit in the same visit, one crew and one disruption instead of three.
Get the itemized number
Your estimate lists materials, gauge, wrap, flashing, and labor line by line — compare it against any other quote and see exactly what they left out. Financing turns the project into a predictable monthly payment. Request your free estimate or call 848-633-6440 — we cover Ocean County, Monmouth County, and the entire Jersey Shore.