When Does Siding Need To Get Replaced?
So you’ve looked at your house and you think you may need new siding, but how can you know for sure? There’s some chipped paint, but does that warrant new siding? In today’s article we’re going to cover the basics on siding replacement. You’ll learn all the tell-tale signs which indicate you may need siding replacement. Come with us as we go beyond cracked paint and into the nitty-gritty of when you need to replace your siding.
Water Damaged Panels
If you take a couple minutes of your time to simply grab a screwdriver, go outside, and poke underneath some of the panels on your siding, this will tell you a lot about the overall status of your sidings health. Panels which are wet to the touch or have moisture trapped behind the panels themselves indicate it’s time to replace your siding. You don’t want water getting underneath your siding. Siding is on the exterior of your home to prevent water damage to the foundation. If water is already under the panels it may already be damaging inside components. If your siding panels are water logged, replace your siding ASAP to prevent further damage.
Rot/Mold
You can usually see this problem from a visual inspection as well. Rot and mold have a lot to do with the first issue, water damage. If water is getting into or staying on siding panels it’s easy for panels to rot. Look for mold underneath panels as well. During your inspection you should be able to see mold either on the surface or underneath panels. Mold is bad for your home and it’s bad for your health. It’s best to get siding replacement to prevent further problems down the line.
Warped Or Cracked Panels
Warped panels go beyond chipped paint. If you see bubbles or warping within the siding itself this is a clear sign that you need to replace the siding ASAP. A new coat of paint won’t prevent water damage like this. Bubbles on the surface of siding are yet another indication that water damage is occurring. If you get siding replacement now, it will prevent even more costly repairs down the line. 20+ Year Old Siding should be in consideration for replacement. Siding has developed a lot over the past couple decades. It is more durable, reliable, energy efficient, impact resistant and beautiful. Old siding made of wood, steel, or ancient vinyl should get replaced immediately as they typically drag down a home’s overall energy efficiency and beauty.
Wood Siding
If you have wood siding on your house which has not been maintained over the years, this too needs to get replaced. Wood siding needs to be painted more often than other sidings. If not, it will get water damage even easier than other sidings on the market today.
Loose Panels
The last indication you need new siding are loose panels. Siding should completely adhere to your home. There are a lot of reasons that siding may loosen such as shoddy installation, wind damage, or the home may be settling. Regardless of the specifics behind it, loose siding cannot properly protect a home and should be addressed immediately.
New Siding
The good news is that the new siding installation will protect your home for years to come. Our entire line of siding replacement products here at Conservation Construction were engineered and designed to last a lifetime. This siding isn’t like any siding from the past. This siding was made for longevity, energy efficiency, quietness, and beauty. New siding is fade resistant, and acrylic siding never has to be painted. The best part is that you can get a free quote and we price lock it for one year! This gives you time to decide which type of siding you want and what is best for your home.
Final Thoughts
Remember, if you have even one of the major issues mentioned in this article going on with your siding right now, it’s time to think about replacement siding. If your current siding has water damage of any kind it’ll manifest into rot, mold, warping, cracking, or loose panels. All are an indication it’s time to get new siding replacement.Thanks for reading today’s article. Please comment below on what your favorite part of the article was. We can’t wait to hear from you soon.