Norwood’s Housing History and Character
By 1909, Norwood had grown so industrial -- with roughly 49 manufacturing enterprises including Globe Wernicke and the U.S. Playing Card Company -- that it earned the nickname 'the Chicago of Hamilton County,' its growth tied directly to the streetcar line that reached the city in 1891.
What Siding Installation Looks Like in Norwood
The worker housing built during that manufacturing boom tends to be older, closely spaced, and finished with whatever exterior material was practical and affordable at the time, which is a real factor in planning a Norwood siding replacement today.
Project Paths
Siding inspection and assessmentVinyl siding installationFiber cement sidingSiding repairTrim and fascia coordination
Planning a siding installation Project in Norwood
Substrate condition, moisture barriers, flashing at windows and doors, insulation, and ventilation behind the siding matter as much as the material itself.