Soulard’s narrow streets and 19th-century brick row houses demand siding work that respects tight access and historic detailing. Midwest Siding brings crews familiar with these blocks, where lots sit close together and alleys limit staging. We handle the frequent freeze-thaw cycles and severe storms that hit this pocket of the independent city, choosing materials that stand up to driving rain and high winds off the Mississippi.
Homeowners along Russell Boulevard and 7th Street often need full replacement when original wood has cupped or pulled away from the brick. Our crews measure each elevation for proper ventilation and drainage, keeping water away from the foundation in an area where clay soils hold moisture. Installation stays neat on small front yards and finishes before the next round of summer humidity arrives.
We also install new siding on the occasional newer infill or carriage-house conversion that appears near the market. Every job starts with an on-site look at exposure, rooflines, and neighboring structures so the finished look fits the block without extra trim surprises.
Around Soulard
We regularly work near:
- 📍Soulard Farmers Market
- 📍Benton Park
- 📍St. Mary of Victories Catholic Church
- 📍Russell Boulevard
- 📍7th Street
- 📍Lemp Mansion
Siding Installation in Soulard — Local Notes
- •Narrow lots and shared walls on Russell and 7th require careful scaffolding and debris control so neighbors stay unaffected.
- •Historic brick row houses in Soulard often show water damage at the water table after heavy spring storms; we add proper flashing and weep holes during replacement.
- •Cold winter winds funnel between buildings, so we use housewrap and sealed seams to cut drafts in these older, uninsulated shells.
- •Clay-heavy soil and poor drainage around many Soulard foundations means we slope new siding and trim away from grade to keep water moving.