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Maverick Signature Siding
Custom Siding & Trim Detail in Rochester, MN
Lots of crews can hang siding. The difference you notice from the curb is the trim: wide window surrounds, clean corners, gable accents and lines that meet where they should. That's the part we sweat. Family-owned since 1981.
Established 1981
Family-owned
MN License BC807688
Siding, roofing & gutters in one plan
The short answer
What makes a siding job look high-end?
The siding panel is only part of it. A high-end job adds trim that frames the house: wider window and door surrounds, corner boards, frieze and band boards, and gable accents like board-and-batten or shakes. It's installed over a lapped weather barrier with flashed openings, so it looks custom and keeps water out for decades.
Real Maverick projects
Before & After Siding Projects in Southeast Minnesota
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The Maverick difference
Six Trim Details That Make Siding Look Custom
These are close-ups from our own jobs. They're the details that separate a house that got new siding from a house that looks designed.
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Wide window surrounds
A thin J-channel around a window disappears. A wide, square surround frames it like a picture and gives the wall depth. We carry the sill into a band when the design calls for it.
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Gable accents
Switching to board-and-batten or shakes in the gable, with a frieze board between, breaks up a big flat wall and adds the character you see on custom homes.
03
Fascia, soffit & brackets
Rooflines get the same attention as walls: wrapped fascia, vented soffit and craftsman brackets kept or restored so an older home keeps its personality.
04
Stone-look skirting
Covering a bare block foundation with stone-look skirting grounds the house and hides the gap most siding jobs leave at the bottom.
05
Porches, posts & corners
Corner posts, porch posts and door trim are wrapped and lined up so the trim reads as one clean system around the whole house, gutters included.
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What's underneath
Before any siding goes up, the old material comes off, the sheathing is checked, and new wrap is lapped and taped with flashed openings. You won't see it, but it's what keeps water out.
Know what you're comparing
Basic Siding Job vs. Maverick Custom Siding
When you compare quotes, ask each contractor how they handle these items. It's often where the price difference comes from, and where the finished look comes from too.
| Item | Basic install | Maverick custom siding |
|---|---|---|
| Windows & doors | Narrow J-channel only | Wide surrounds, sill and head trim sized to the house |
| Gables | Same siding top to bottom | Optional board-and-batten or shake accents with frieze board |
| Old siding | Sometimes covered over | Removed so sheathing can be inspected and repaired |
| Weather barrier | Patched or skipped | New wrap, lapped and taped; openings flashed |
| Foundation line | Left exposed | Optional stone-look skirting |
| Soffit & fascia | Often extra or left as-is | Planned in the design and color-matched |
| Colors | Pick from a chart | Siding, trim, roof and gutters planned together with samples on-site |
| Quote | One lump sum | Line items, so you see what each upgrade adds |
Design options
Siding Materials & Styles for a High-End Look
Both of the materials we install can look premium. The right choice comes down to the look you want, your budget and how much hail your neighborhood sees.
Premium vinyl
Modern premium vinyl, like the CertainTeed Restoration Classic we installed in Zumbro Falls, comes in deep colors and real wood-grain textures.
- No painting, ever
- Lower cost per square foot
- Pairs well with white or contrasting trim
LP SmartSide engineered wood
Deeper texture and crisp shadow lines, with trim boards that can be painted any color. Treated to resist moisture, termites and fungal decay.
- Stronger against hail impact than standard vinyl
- Factory finish or custom paint
- Matching LP trim for surrounds and corners
Profiles & accents
Combining profiles is the easiest way to make a house look custom.
- Horizontal lap on main walls
- Board-and-batten or shakes in gables
- Two-tone body and trim colors
- Stone-look skirting at the foundation
Recent work
Recent Siding Projects Near Rochester
Why it matters
Why trim detail matters
“Siding is what you buy. Trim is what people notice.”
Mid-project, you can see it plainly: the same house, two different looks. New siding alone is an upgrade. New siding with the trim done right changes how the whole property reads from the road, and it's what buyers notice if you ever sell.
We're a family-owned company out of Zumbro Falls, and we've been doing exterior work in southeast Minnesota since 1981. The same crew that measures your house is the crew that trims it out.
How it works
Our Custom Siding Process
Design visit
We walk the house with you, measure, and talk about the look you want.
Samples on-site
Siding, trim and color samples held up to your actual house, in your light.
Line-item quote
Clear pricing with each trim upgrade listed so you can choose.
Build
Tear-off, sheathing check, wrap and flashing, siding, then trim. Most homes take under a week.
Walkthrough
Magnetic nail sweep, cleanup, and a final walk with you before we call it done.
Questions
Custom Siding & Trim FAQ
What makes a premium siding installation different from a standard one?
The panels are only part of it. A premium installation adds trim that frames the house: wider window and door surrounds, corner boards, frieze and band boards, and gable accents like board-and-batten or shakes. It also goes over a properly lapped weather barrier with flashed openings, so it looks custom and keeps water out.
Does upgraded trim work cost much more?
Trim is usually a small share of a full siding project compared to the panels and labor, but it has the biggest effect on how the house looks. We quote trim options line by line so you can see what each upgrade adds and choose what fits your budget.
Can I mix siding styles, like lap siding with board-and-batten or shakes?
Yes. Mixing profiles is one of the best ways to add character. A common combination is horizontal lap siding on the main walls with board-and-batten or shake siding in the gables, separated by a frieze or band board.
Is vinyl or LP SmartSide better for a high-end look in Minnesota?
Both can look high-end when the trim is done right. LP SmartSide engineered wood has deeper texture, can be painted any color and holds up well to hail. Premium vinyl, such as CertainTeed, costs less, needs no painting and comes in rich colors. We'll show you samples of both on your house during the design visit.
How long does a custom siding project take?
Most siding replacements in the Rochester area take under a week once work starts. Homes with extra trim detail, gable accents or stone-look skirting can take a few more days. You get a schedule before work begins.
Can you match trim colors to my windows, roof and gutters?
Yes. We plan siding, trim, soffit, fascia and gutter colors together, and we also install roofing and seamless gutters, so the whole exterior is designed as one package instead of pieced together.
Do you replace the house wrap when installing new siding?
On a full replacement, the old siding comes off, the sheathing is inspected and repaired where needed, and a new weather-resistant barrier goes on, lapped and taped, with window and door openings flashed before any siding is installed.
What areas does Maverick Construction serve for siding?
We serve Rochester, MN and southeast Minnesota, including Byron, Kasson, Stewartville, Pine Island, Oronoco, Zumbrota, Zumbro Falls, Chatfield, Lake City, Plainview and Mantorville, across Olmsted, Wabasha, Goodhue and Dodge counties.
Need repairs or storm-damage help instead? See our main siding services page.
Free design visit
Let's Design the Outside of Your House
We'll bring samples, walk the house with you, and give you a line-item quote with trim options you can pick from. No pressure, no lump-sum guessing.
Serving Rochester, Byron, Kasson, Stewartville, Pine Island, Oronoco, Zumbrota, Zumbro Falls, Chatfield, Lake City, Plainview, Mantorville and nearby towns in Olmsted, Wabasha, Goodhue and Dodge counties.