Siding replacement in Duryea, PA
Duryea's houses are mostly pre-1960, and the borough shows up often in the county's wind and hail records.
Homes in Duryea
The Luzerne County hazard mitigation plan lists four wind reports for Duryea between 2018 and 2024, each at 50 knots, about 58 mph, and three hail reports: one-inch hail on April 10, 2013 and July 1, 2022, and three-quarter-inch hail on May 10, 2018. Damage was small or not recorded, but hail and wind are what crack and loosen older vinyl.
About 36% of homes in Duryea were built before 1940, and about 61% before 1960. The median home was built in 1952. About 70% are owner-occupied.
What siding work tends to look like in Duryea
A mix of pre-war houses and mid-century homes, many on their second or third siding. Expect:
- Aluminum or early vinyl that is dented, chalky or loose. See vinyl siding replacement.
- Water behind the siding around windows and doors. See rot behind siding.
- Storm repairs where matching an older profile is hard. See storm-damaged siding.
Sending a request from Duryea
Send a request with your ZIP code (18642), what you need, and a little about the house. We pass it to an independent local siding contractor who serves Duryea. They contact you to set up a visit and a written estimate. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Avoca, Dupont, West Pittston. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: Luzerne County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (NOAA storm events).