Eicher's Pro Vinyl has been helping Savannah homeowners protect and improve their properties since 1998, and we understand what coastal Georgia weather does to a house over time. With 45.9 inches of rain per year, moderate hurricane exposure, and a Very Heavy termite risk rating, Chatham County homes face a specific set of challenges that demand materials and installations built to last. We are family-owned, fully licensed and insured in Georgia, and every job is done by our own employees, not subcontractors.
What Savannah's Climate Does to Your Home's Exterior
Savannah sits in Chatham County, the easternmost county in Georgia, right on the Atlantic coast. That geography comes with real consequences for your home’s exterior. The city averages 45.9 inches of rainfall per year, and heavy-rain events happen roughly 7 times annually. Wind gusts reach 46.3 mph on record, and the area carries moderate hurricane exposure given its proximity to the Georgia coast.
Add in 2,690 cooling degree days per year and average high temperatures near 88.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and you have a climate that beats up on older materials fast. Savannah also sits in a Very Heavy termite pressure zone, which is as serious as it sounds. Subterranean termites are active nearly year-round in this heat and humidity, and they will find wood that is not properly sealed or protected.
Savannah’s tree canopy is rated High, which means falling limbs during storm season are a regular concern for roofs, gutters, and screen enclosures. If your home was built before the mid-1980s, the median build year for Savannah’s housing stock is 1984, meaning a large share of homes in the area are 40 years old or more and may have original windows, siding, or roofing that was never designed to handle decades of this kind of punishment.
Protecting a Savannah Home Means Choosing the Right Materials
With a median home value of $214,900 in Savannah and a homeownership rate of 56.5 percent, your home is likely your most valuable asset. The decisions you make about exterior materials directly affect how well that investment holds up.
Here is what we see most often on homes in this area and why it matters:
- Wood siding and trim are highly vulnerable in a Very Heavy termite zone. Vinyl siding eliminates the food source and does not rot, warp, or need repainting.
- Aging asphalt shingles take a beating from Savannah’s heat load and storm season. Metal roofing is rated for wind resistance, reflects heat, and typically carries a much longer service life than shingles.
- Single-pane or older double-pane windows drive up cooling costs when you are running against 2,690 cooling degree days every year. Modern vinyl windows with Low-E glass make a measurable difference on your energy bills.
- Undersized or clogged gutters cannot handle 45.9 inches of annual rainfall, especially during heavy-rain events. Seamless gutters reduce leak points and handle higher water volume.
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Outdoor Living in Savannah: More Months, More Opportunity
Savannah’s warm climate means you can realistically use an outdoor living space for a large portion of the year, but the heat, humidity, and 185 mosquito days per year make an unprotected patio or deck uncomfortable for a significant chunk of that time. Sand gnats add to the problem in the warmer months.
Screened enclosures, sunrooms, and covered patio structures change the math entirely. A properly built screen room keeps insects out and lets the breeze through. A vinyl glazed enclosure gives you a space that functions in cooler months too. A patio cover or carport protects your vehicles and outdoor furniture from the sun and from the sudden afternoon storms that roll through Chatham County from spring through fall.
Wooden decks and porches are popular in Savannah’s older neighborhoods, from areas near Forsyth Park to communities out toward Wilmington Island and Isle of Hope. We build them with treated lumber selected for this climate, and we finish them properly so the termite and moisture risk is managed from day one rather than discovered a few years later. Every outdoor structure we build comes with our 5-year workmanship warranty in addition to applicable manufacturer warranties on the materials.
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Serving Savannah and the Surrounding Chatham County Communities
Our crews work throughout Savannah and the communities that make up greater Chatham County. Whether you are in the city proper, out on Wilmington Island (population 15,005), in Garden City, Port Wentworth, Whitemarsh Island, Thunderbolt, Isle of Hope, Talahi Island, or Dutch Island, we cover the area without adding a travel surcharge or sending a subcontractor.
All installations are done by Eicher’s Pro Vinyl employees. That is not a small thing. When something needs attention under our warranty, the same people who built it can come back and address it. You are not dealing with a third party who may or may not still be around.
We have been based in southeast Georgia since 1998, with showrooms in Jesup and Brunswick. We know this region, we know what the weather does here, and we have 27 years of completed projects to show for it. If cost is a concern, we offer 100% financing with no money down, including 5, 7, and 10-year terms and a 1-year same-as-cash option. We also offer military and senior citizen discounts. Every estimate is free and comes with no sales pressure.
Services We Offer in Savannah
Savannah's combination of coastal humidity, Very Heavy termite pressure, 45.9 inches of annual rainfall, and long cooling seasons means your home's exterior needs to work harder than in most parts of the country. The services below address the specific vulnerabilities we see most often on Chatham County homes, from custom vinyl windows and metal roofing to screen rooms and wooden decks built to handle what this climate brings.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Savannah home was built in the 1970s. What exterior projects should I prioritize?
Homes built before 1984, which is the median build year for Savannah's housing stock, often have single-pane or early double-pane windows, original wood siding or trim, and aging gutters not sized for today's rainfall events. In a Very Heavy termite zone like Chatham County, any wood that is showing wear should be addressed first. We recommend starting with a free walk-around estimate so we can tell you what is urgent versus what can wait.
Does Savannah's hurricane exposure affect which roofing products you recommend?
Savannah carries a moderate hurricane exposure rating, meaning wind-driven rain and sustained gusts are a real consideration. We frequently recommend metal roofing for homes in Chatham County because it is rated for higher wind loads than standard asphalt shingles and handles the area's 45.9-inch annual rainfall without the granule loss and cracking you see on older shingle roofs after storm season. We will review manufacturer wind ratings with you during your estimate.
Can I actually use a screen room or sunroom year-round in Savannah?
For most of the year, yes. Savannah's climate runs warm well into the fall, so a screen room is useful from roughly March through November for keeping mosquitoes and gnats out while staying comfortable. A vinyl glazed enclosure extends that range further into the cooler months. We build both options and can walk you through the differences based on how you plan to use the space and which direction it faces on your property.
Do you serve communities outside Savannah proper, like Wilmington Island or Isle of Hope?
Yes. We work throughout Chatham County, including Wilmington Island, Isle of Hope, Whitemarsh Island, Thunderbolt, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Talahi Island, and Dutch Island. All work is done by our own employees, not subcontractors, and our 5-year workmanship warranty applies regardless of which community you are in. Travel distance does not affect your estimate or your warranty coverage.
Call Eicher's Pro Vinyl at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate in Savannah, with no obligation and no pressure! We will come to you, assess what your home actually needs, and give you straight answers.