Is Your Home’s Siding Doing Its Job?
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 first, you need to be well-educated before making a choice. Ideally, you should replace your siding only once, so here are four basic ways to know if it’s time.
1. Indoor Changes Are Affecting Comfort or Efficiency
Have your heating and cooling costs increased without explanation?
Is your interior wallpaper or paint peeling?
These signs may point to moisture entering your home through faulty siding.
Even small amounts of moisture can cause significant damage if left untreated.
2. Visible Siding Wear, Warping, or Rot
Check your siding’s condition. Has it worsened significantly since installation?
Look for these red flags:
Mold or fungus growing on the siding
Dry rot, especially at the base
Wavy or warped siding panels
These are signs of moisture penetrating beneath the siding surface.
3. Small Holes from Insects or Damage
Tiny holes can create big problems.
Pests often chew through siding, damaging the wood frame underneath.
Those holes then allow rain, snow, and moisture to seep in—leading to rot and expensive repairs.
4. Fading Paint or Discoloration
Older, builder-grade vinyl siding often fades before the warranty fully covers the damage.
Most siding warranties are prorated, leaving you with limited protection once fading starts.
If your paint or color looks worn, it may be time for an upgrade.
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 fading over time. That’s why our Preservation Siding resists color fading for life. It features realistic shadow lines that look like natural wood, often called cedar shake vinyl siding. Additionally, you’ll never need to paint, seal, or stain it again—ever. Now that’s hard to beat!
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!
