Eicher's Pro Vinyl is a family-owned exterior remodeling company serving St. Simons, GA homeowners since 1998, with every installation handled by our own employees, never subcontractors. At just 0.1 miles from the coast and rated high for hurricane exposure, St. Simons Island homes take a beating from salt air, wind gusts up to 46.1 mph, and the kind of humidity that shortens the life of older materials fast. We know this island's conditions firsthand, and we build our work to hold up against them.
Coastal Conditions That Put Pressure on Every Exterior Surface
St. Simons Island sits in hardiness zone 9a, where winter lows drop to 20-25°F and summer highs push past 87.8°F. That temperature swing, combined with 43.4 inches of annual rainfall and 179 days a year with mosquito activity, creates persistent moisture pressure on siding, windows, roofing, and wood surfaces alike.
The island’s very heavy termite risk is one of the most important factors a homeowner here should keep in mind. Older wood framing and wood trim are especially vulnerable, and with the average home in this area built around 1986, many properties are approaching or past the 40-year mark on original materials.
High hurricane exposure adds another layer of concern. Barrier islands like St. Simons face direct wind and rain loading during storm seasons, and products that look fine on paper may not perform the same way when a coastal storm rolls through. That’s why we focus on materials rated for high-wind environments and install them with the attention to flashing, sealing, and fastening that coastal work demands.
- 0.1 miles to the coast means constant salt-air exposure
- High hurricane exposure rating for Glynn County
- Very heavy termite pressure throughout the area
- Average home age of 1986, meaning many original windows and roofs are overdue
Why Homeowners on St. Simons Island Choose Us
We have been working in coastal and southeast Georgia since 1998. That’s 27 years of installations up and down this coast, including Glynn County and the surrounding communities of Brunswick, Darien, Woodbine, and beyond. We know what holds up here and what doesn’t.
A few things that matter to the homeowners we work with:
- Our own employees do every job. We never hand your project off to a subcontractor. The crew that shows up is on our payroll and accountable to us.
- 5-year workmanship warranty on every installation, plus manufacturer warranties on materials.
- 100% financing available with 5, 7, and 10-year terms, plus a 1-year same-as-cash option. No money down required.
- Military and senior citizen discounts available.
- Free in-home estimates with no sales pressure. We come to you, look at what’s there, and give you a straight answer.
With a homeownership rate of 66.7% and a median home value of $204,900 in this area, most people here are protecting a significant long-term investment. We treat it that way.
Talk to a local crew that knows coastal Georgia homes inside and out.
Outdoor Living Matters More When the Weather Cooperates Most of the Year
St. Simons Island sees 2,716 cooling degree days annually, which reflects just how much of the year sits in warm-to-hot territory. For a lot of island residents, that means outdoor and transitional spaces get used heavily, whether it’s a screened porch to keep the sand gnats out, a patio cover for afternoon shade, or a sunroom that blurs the line between inside and outside.
We install screen rooms, sunrooms, patio covers, carports, and vinyl glazed enclosures that are built to hold up in coastal conditions. These aren’t seasonal add-ons. On St. Simons, a well-built screen room or covered porch is usable for the better part of the year.
Wood decks and porches are also popular on the island, and we build them with the same attention to moisture management and termite exposure that the local environment demands. A deck that isn’t built right for this climate won’t last long. We’ve seen enough of them to know the difference between what works and what looks good in a catalog.
Whether you’re a few blocks from the St. Simons Island Lighthouse or closer to the Mallery Park end of the island, the outdoor conditions are roughly the same: beautiful most of the time, and hard on materials all of the time.
Get a straight answer and a free estimate, no pressure involved.
Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Gutters Built for Barrier Island Life
Metal roofing is one of the most practical choices for St. Simons homeowners. It handles high-wind events better than most alternatives, sheds water cleanly during heavy rain days, and holds up against salt air without the premature deterioration you see with some other materials. For a home that’s been standing since around 1986, a quality metal roof installed correctly can be the last roof you put on that house.
Vinyl windows and vinyl siding carry similar advantages in a coastal setting. They don’t absorb moisture, they don’t rot, and they don’t require painting every few years. For homes dealing with very heavy termite risk, eliminating wood-based exterior materials wherever possible is simply good practice.
Seamless gutters round out the exterior picture. With 43.4 inches of annual rainfall and stretches of heavy rain, a properly sized and installed gutter system keeps water moving away from your foundation and siding rather than letting it pool and work its way in.
All of our work is backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty, and we’re licensed and insured in Georgia. Our Brunswick showroom is close by if you want to see materials in person before committing to anything.
Services We Offer in St. Simons
Every service we offer in St. Simons, GA is chosen because it holds up in a high-humidity, high-wind, salt-air coastal environment. Below are the specific solutions we install for island homeowners, each with its own dedicated page so you can get the details that matter to your project.
Custom Vinyl WindowsView details →
Metal RoofingView details →
Vinyl SidingView details →
Patio Covers and CarportsView details →
Vinyl Glazed EnclosuresView details →
Screen RoomsView details →
SunroomsView details →
Seamless GuttersView details →
Wooden Decks and PorchesView details →
Expert Window Replacement ServicesView details →Frequently Asked Questions
How does the hurricane exposure in St. Simons, GA affect which roofing and siding I should choose for my home?
St. Simons Island carries a high hurricane exposure rating and sits just 0.1 miles from the coast, so wind resistance isn't optional here. Metal roofing handles high-wind loading better than most alternatives and sheds heavy rain efficiently. Vinyl siding doesn't absorb moisture or delaminate from salt air the way wood-based products can. Both materials are installed by Eicher's Pro Vinyl employees with proper coastal fastening and sealing practices, backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty.
What's the termite risk like in St. Simons, GA, and how does that affect my exterior remodeling choices?
St. Simons Island sits in a very heavy termite risk zone, which means wood-based exterior materials are under constant pressure year-round. Replacing wood trim, window frames, or siding with vinyl alternatives eliminates that vulnerability entirely. Eicher's Pro Vinyl installs custom vinyl windows and vinyl siding specifically suited to this environment. For wood decks and porches where wood is preferred, proper treatment and construction practices help extend the life of the structure significantly.
Are screen rooms and sunrooms worth building on St. Simons Island, GA given the heat and humidity?
Absolutely. St. Simons logs 2,716 cooling degree days annually and has 179 mosquito days a year, which makes a screened or enclosed outdoor space one of the most practical additions an island homeowner can make. A well-built screen room keeps the sand gnats out while keeping the breeze in. Vinyl glazed enclosures and sunrooms extend that usable season even further. Eicher's Pro Vinyl builds these structures to handle coastal humidity and salt air for the long term.
How old are most homes in St. Simons, GA, and does that affect what kind of exterior work they need?
The average home in the St. Simons area was built around 1986, putting most original windows, roofing, and siding at roughly 40 years old. Materials installed in the 1980s weren't designed with today's coastal performance standards in mind. At that age, windows often show seal failure and air leakage, and roofing may be well past its rated lifespan. Eicher's Pro Vinyl offers free in-home estimates so homeowners can get a clear picture of what's actually wearing out versus what still has life left.
Call Eicher's Pro Vinyl at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate, or stop by our Brunswick showroom to see products before you decide. We've been serving St. Simons and coastal Georgia since 1998, and we'd be glad to take a look at what your home needs!