5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Siding
While answering the question, “When should I replace my siding?” largely depends on the type of siding you have, there are certain factors that apply across the board.
Here are the five major signs you need to
replace your siding:
1. Damaged boards or panels. If you notice any physical damage to your siding – whether it's warping, rotting, or soft to the touch – it's time to replace it.
2. Loose, cracking, fading, or peeling siding. All four of these signs show your siding’s aging and natural wear-and-tea. And if you try to paint your siding but it doesn’t seem to hold, it’s time to replace it.
3. Water or moisture damage. Any rotting, mold, or fungal growth you notice on your siding means water is getting past it. This damage may appear as warping, rusting, or swelling, too, depending on the siding material you have.
4. Interior wall damage. Moisture damage or mold growth inside your walls could point toward a serious siding issue.
Damaged siding on a home in Richmond, Virginia. (Katelyn Lewis/Retex Roofing)
5. High energy bills. Your siding may be hurting your home’s energy efficiency. Unseen gaps or holes in siding will present themselves in the form of high electric bills every month.
When determining which siding you want for your home, keep in mind the maintenance required to preserve it, its environmental impact, and your climate zone. Wood siding is eco-friendly, for instance, but it requires more maintenance than other siding options on the market. Meanwhile, metal siding is gaining popularity with its easy installation process, extreme durability, and little-to-no maintenance, but it offers little insulation and is not soundproof.
If you’re a homeowner in the Richmond, VA, area and you’re interested in
replacing your siding , Retex is here to help. Give our team a call at 804-258-6300 or click the button below to tell us more about your siding needs.
