Homeowners cleaning their homes’ siding might notice a few disturbing things. The siding could be loose, for instance, it could be swelling, there’s water coming into the house, the siding is dry, chipped, or cracked, or gaps in the seams tell homeowners it’s time for siding replacement. Here’s what no one ever tells homeowners.
Install Siding in Fall and Winter
New siding is like moving in fall and winter. Prices are better because it’s the off-season. Installers aren’t busy, so that homeowners will get faster service. Additionally, pests like termites aren’t active in late fall and winter. None will accidentally come into the house.
Wind Resistance
Technology built into the siding means the cladding can withstand winds up to and including 200 mph.
Eco-Friendly
Vinyl siding has a lifespan of 20 to 40 years. It’s recyclable, takes less energy to produce, and is energy efficient. Vinyl siding throws back radiant heat, which cuts thermal conductivity, keeping the house cool. Siding replacement cuts sound by 45 percent as well.
Cleaning
Most homeowners make the mistake of using a power washer and turning it to the highest setting, thinking it takes more power to wash off a little dirt. What happens is the high-pressure water jet forces cracks in the siding, allowing water beneath and into the house. Using a garden hose with a solution of vinegar and water works better.
Aesthetics
Since visitors, passersby, and prospective buyers see the outside of a house first, they form a first impression both of the house and the owner. If it isn’t the impression the owner wants to convey, his choices are clear: paint or replace the siding. Paint is somewhat cheaper but doesn’t address any maintenance jobs on the siding. Replacement is the clear answer, with any problems addressed during replacement. Carroll and Sons Roofing, Inc. can tell homeowners more about siding when they call to learn more about it.
