What do you think the primary purpose of your home’s siding is? Is it there to primarily make your home look good and fit in with your neighborhood aesthetic? Or is it there for another reason?
The most basic reason for SIDING a house is to protect it from the elements. There are many inferior home siding products out there so you need to be educated. You should replace it ONLY once so here are four basic ways to know if it’s time to replace your home’s siding:
#1: Things inside the house aren’t operating as smoothly as usual. Are your heating and cooling costs off from where they were the previous years at that same time? Take a look at your wallpaper and paint… are they peeling? If either of these things are happening it could mean you have a big problem on your hands. If the elements are entering your home, even a little moisture could really set you back.
#2: The siding is wearing significantly worse than when you first got it. Look for these tell-tale signs of poorly functioning home siding; all of these are signs that moisture has crept beneath the surface of the siding.
- Fungus or mold on the siding.
- Dry rot on the siding.
- Siding is wavy or warped.
#3: You’ve noticed little holes in your home siding. Little holes mean big problems. These holes come from insects and aside from them eating the wood frame of your house they allow the rain and snow to come in through the holes they’ve created.
#4: Your paint job isn’t looking too spiffy. Take a look at the older builder’s grade vinyl siding color fade warranty. Most siding warranties are prorated and by the time they start to fade you own it and can’t put a claim in. The older inferior builder’s grade vinyl siding are reflective in the warranties they provide-be aware!
What can you do about this?
The number one thing that you can do, for the good of your house and sanity, is invest in a house siding that lasts a lifetime like the Preservation Siding we offer. This type of house siding is Maintenance Free-For Good!
- Impermeable to the Elements: Builder’s grade vinyl siding is reprocessed vinyl. You can only add so many fillers before the siding will not hold up to the elements. Not 100% virgin vinyl siding like our Preservation Siding. Our storm proof home siding will protect against damage from hail, rain, sleet or snow and won’t warp or rot on you.
- Insulated for Best Energy Efficiency: Reduce those air conditioning and heating bills with industry-leading R-Value for exceptional year round savings.
- Resistance to Termites: Our vinyl siding has a built-in ingredient, Preventol, that keeps termites from nesting behind the siding. You can’t beat it! It’s unique foam-back insulation system adds both energy efficiency and comfort to your home while enjoying peace of mind.
- Maintain Color Over Time: You shouldn’t have to worry about color fading over time. Our Preservation Siding, with realistic shadow lines to look like wood (sometimes referred to as cedar shake vinyl siding), is designed to resist fading for a lifetime. Never paint, seal or stain again-Never! Can’t beat that!
Have you read through this list and thought to yourself: “Hmmm… I fit the bill for a home siding makeover; we have problems in nearly all of these categories…” If so, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d love to chat with you about your home siding options, the types of siding we carry, and the large range of vinyl siding colors available. You can reach me, Stephanie, at svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com or 888-812-2783. Looking forward to hearing from you!
