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3 Tell-Tale Indicators That You Need New Siding Installation

Diego Rojas

The siding is not the first thing that homeowners think about when planning to repair their homes. Often, it is the last thing that comes to mind. However, since the siding is exposed to all the harsh weather elements at all times, it can deteriorate very fast. Damaged siding will expose the home to water, snow, ice, and sun damage. It can also compromise your home's structural soundness if you do not take good care of it.

It would help if you always looked out for indicators that your siding is getting damaged. Here are three indicators that you need to install new siding.

When You Keep Repainting

Painting is one of the easy and successful ways to change the appearance of your exteriors. The best types of paint offer beauty and also resistance to harsh weather conditions. However, your paint should last for a few years when you repaint, provided the siding is in good condition. If the siding is damaged, you will handle a lot of repainting because it will keep chipping and cracking.

Check the frequency with which you have been repainting your home and decide whether it is time to replace the entire siding. Other indicators that you need new siding include when mold starts growing on top of the painted surfaces.

When the Siding Is Warped

Another way to tell that you need to replace your siding is warping. Warping is a result of the contraction and expansion caused by water and sunshine. Materials like wood are more prone to warping than vinyl. However, any warped siding is old and needs replacement. 

Sometimes, warping can indicate that the inner parts of the sidings have retained a lot of moisture. Failure to deal with the damage by replacing the siding will cause damage to the actual wall and compromise your home's durability.

When You Have Structural Problems Inside the House

Another indicator that the siding has stopped working as it should is problems inside the home. The siding should protect the interior from water damage, cracks, and other weaknesses. When it is working well, your interior walls should be beautiful and dry. Your house should also stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. 

Mold damage, poor insulation, bubbling paint, and mold on the inner wall indicate that the siding is damaged and needs replacing.

Call a competent siding contractor to inspect your walls and decide whether you need siding replacement. With their help, you will have beautiful siding and a well-protected home at all times. 

If you have additional questions, contact a local siding installation service.


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Choosing My Contractor

By the time I finally finished saving money for my new home, I knew that I wanted something special. I didn't want to buy a starter home, and I really didn't want to deal with fixing up an older place. Instead of scouring the market and dealing with real estate agents, I decided to work with a general contractor to start building a place of my own. However, I didn't choose my contractor willy nilly either. I spend hours interviewing and researching various construction firms until I found the business I wanted to work with. This blog is all about working with contractors, so that you can make better construction decisions.