Are you thinking about getting new siding? How do you know for sure what the best questions are to ask when looking around for new siding? There is a lot of information out there on individual products, but it’s good to ask general questions too. New siding will be on your house for a lifetime, and it’s good to ask a lot of questions before you buy. Keep reading to learn more about the best questions you should ask when getting siding replacement.
What Is Its Wind Resistance
This is a great question to ask wherever you live because strong breezes can come blowing anywhere. In particular though, if your area is susceptible to strong winds it’s always good to ask how resistant this siding is. Different sidings have different wind resistances and you want to make sure that the siding you choose will fit the environment where you live. If wind is a significant problem in your area a siding like James Hardie is more preferable.
Impact Resistance
As with wind, certain sidings are better at resisting impact than other sidings. If you’re in an area with strong storms which can bring hail, you’ll want to consider asking how impact resistant the siding you’re considering getting is. Some sidings like Cedar Ridge Siding are extremely impact resistant and were designed to hold up against hail and debris that fly their way.
Energy Efficiency
If you’re most concerned about energy efficiency, we get it. Old siding can cost you a ton of money in energy costs. Different sidings are rated for different energy efficiency. For instance, Cedar Ridge Siding, which we sell at Conservation Construction, was specifically designed to lower energy costs by up to 40%. House wraps which are placed before the siding is installed can also significantly increase energy efficiency as well. Ask about both the sidings energy efficiency and the wrap the company uses to ensure you get the best energy efficiency out of your home.
Pest Control
A lot of sidings on the market today make it so that the materials they use are pest resistant. This covers most things like bugs, rodents, and even birds. It’s good to make sure to ask if the siding your getting is pest resistant though to ensure you don’t have problems down the line.
Rot and Mold
It’s such a hassle to have to clean off mold from old siding. New sidings tend to be rot and mold resistant. Once they are on your house you can truly just admire them and not have to worry about mold problems. Make sure you ask though if this product is mold resistant. Some companies cut corners on production to reduce cost, and you don’t want mold problems down the line.
How Long Will Installation Take?
For your own schedule’s sake just make sure to ask how long it will take to install the siding. At Conservation Construction we like to be efficient and get your siding replacement done as cleanly, correctly, and efficiency as possible. We also want it to go as smoothly for you as possible.
Maintenance
New siding, once installed, should have minimal maintenance over the life of the siding. New sidings from Conservation Construction are all fade resistance and never have to be painted again. In addition, once the new siding is in place they should require very little cleaning and maintenance over the life of the siding. Really you can just sit back and admire them for the life of the siding.
Final Thoughts
We hope we’ve given you some good ideas on what the best questions are to ask when getting a new siding replacement. Ask about wind resistance, mold, maintenance, installation, and pests. We hope you’ve enjoyed today’s article. Please comment below on what your favorite part of the article was. Get your free quote by visiting our website.