St. Simons, GA Home Improvement by Eicher’s Pro Vinyl

Eicher's Pro Vinyl has been helping Glynn County homeowners protect and improve their homes since 1998, and St. Simons Island presents some of the most demanding conditions we work in. At just 0.1 miles from the coast, homes here face high hurricane exposure, salt-laden air, and a "Very Heavy" termite pressure rating that can quietly damage wood framing and trim. We are a family-owned company, licensed and insured in Georgia, and every installation is done by our own employees, not subcontractors.

What Coastal Conditions Do to St. Simons Island Homes

St. Simons Island sits in hardiness zone 9a, where winter lows run between 20 and 25°F and summer highs average 87.8°F. That temperature swing, combined with 43.4 inches of annual rainfall and high hurricane exposure, puts constant stress on exterior surfaces. Wind gusts reaching 46.1 mph are not unusual during storm season, and salt air accelerates corrosion on metal fasteners and degrades wood finishes faster than you might expect inland.

The island’s termite risk is rated Very Heavy by industry standards. That is the highest category, and it matters a great deal when choosing exterior materials. Wood siding, wood trim, and older window frames are all vulnerable. Many of the homes we work on in this area were built around 1986, which means original windows, siding, and roofing are well past their typical service life.

• High hurricane exposure: Materials and installation methods must meet Georgia wind-load requirements.
• Very Heavy termite pressure: Vinyl and metal products eliminate the food source termites need.
• Salt air and humidity: Coatings, seals, and fasteners degrade faster within a mile of the coast.
• High tree canopy: Shade and falling debris increase moss growth, gutter clogging, and roof wear.

We have been working in this environment for 27 years, and we spec products and installation details specifically for it.

Why Glynn County Homeowners Choose Our Installation Approach

One thing that separates Eicher’s Pro Vinyl from other exterior remodeling companies is that we do not use subcontractors. Every crew that shows up at your home is made up of our own trained employees. That matters for quality control, for accountability, and for the warranty we back up with it: a 5-year workmanship warranty on every job, plus manufacturer warranties on the materials themselves.

With a homeownership rate of 66.7% in the Glynn County area and a median home value of $204,900, most St. Simons homeowners are making a real investment when they upgrade their exterior. We take that seriously. Our estimates are free, done in your home, and come with no sales pressure. If you want time to think it over, we encourage that.

We also offer 100% financing options, including 5-, 7-, and 10-year plans and a 1-year same-as-cash option, all with no money down. Military and senior citizen discounts are available. Our showrooms are located in Jesup at 341 Cameron Rd and in Brunswick, just 6.1 miles from St. Simons Island, so you can see product samples in person before you commit to anything.

Outdoor Living on St. Simons: Making the Most of the Climate

St. Simons Island averages 179 mosquito days per year. That is not a small number. It means that an open deck or porch can feel unusable for a significant portion of the warm months without some form of enclosure or screening. At the same time, the mild hardiness zone 9a climate makes outdoor living genuinely enjoyable for much of the year, and homeowners here want to take advantage of that.

We install screen rooms, vinyl glazed enclosures, sunrooms, and patio covers that let you spend time outside without the bugs and without the direct sun. A screened porch near Mallery Park or overlooking a marsh view is a significant quality-of-life upgrade for this area. A sunroom adds usable square footage and can reduce the load on your HVAC system by buffering heat gain on south- and west-facing walls.

We also build wooden decks and porches, and we install patio covers and carports that are engineered for the wind loads common along the Georgia coast. If you are within a short drive of Fort Frederica or the St. Simons Island Lighthouse and you want to enjoy the surroundings from your own property, these are investments that make practical sense here.

Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Gutters Built for Island Conditions

The average home in the Glynn County area was built in 1986. If your windows, siding, or roof have not been replaced since then, they are likely showing the effects of nearly four decades of coastal Georgia weather. Here is what we commonly see and address on St. Simons Island:

• Metal roofing: Standing-seam and metal panel roofing holds up far better under hurricane-force winds and heavy rain events than standard asphalt shingles. It also resists the moss and algae growth encouraged by the island’s high tree canopy and humidity.
• Custom vinyl windows and window replacement: Modern vinyl windows are impervious to salt air, do not swell or rot, and provide significantly better insulation than older aluminum or single-pane units. With 2,716 cooling degree days annually, the energy savings add up.
• Vinyl siding: Unlike wood or fiber cement, vinyl siding gives termites nothing to eat and does not require repainting. It holds color well even under sustained UV exposure.
• Seamless gutters: St. Simons’ high tree canopy means debris loads are heavy. Seamless gutters reduce leaks at seams and, paired with proper guards, keep runoff moving away from your foundation during the area’s heavy rain events.

All of these products come backed by manufacturer warranties, and our 5-year workmanship warranty covers the labor side of the equation.

Services We Offer in St. Simons

Every service we offer on St. Simons Island is chosen because it addresses something real about living 0.1 miles from the coast in a Very Heavy termite zone with high hurricane exposure. Below is a full list of what we install and service in this area.

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 →

Call Eicher's Pro Vinyl at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate, and let us show you what 27 years of coastal Georgia experience looks like on your home!