Central West End homes along Euclid Avenue and Lindell Boulevard often date to the early 1900s with brick exteriors that need siding upgrades after repeated storm seasons. Midwest Siding performs installation on these structures, matching materials to the neighborhood's mix of Victorian and early twentieth-century builds while working around tight side yards and mature trees common on the blocks west of the Cathedral Basilica.
Hot humid summers and sudden severe storms hit Central West End properties hard, especially those bordering Forest Park. Crews focus on proper underlayment and ventilation during replacement so new siding holds up through freeze-thaw cycles and heavy wind that funnels between the taller buildings near DeBaliviere Avenue.
Around Central West End
We regularly work near:
- 📍Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
- 📍Forest Park
- 📍Euclid Avenue
- 📍Lindell Boulevard
- 📍Chase Park Plaza
Siding Installation in Central West End — Local Notes
- •Narrow lots between Euclid and DeBaliviere limit staging space, so crews stage materials on the street and use smaller lifts when replacing siding on two- and three-story brick homes.
- •Many Central West End residences sit on clay-heavy soil with poor drainage; installers add extra flashing at the foundation line to keep water away from older brick during humid months.
- •Frequent straight-line winds off Forest Park damage corner trim and soffits on exposed blocks, so replacement jobs here include reinforced corners rated for St. Louis storm gusts.