12 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Siding
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Written by: FTC Oury Group
Your home's siding affects the way your home looks as well as its energy efficiency. Siding also protects your home's structure and improves its curb appeal. The siding on your home is as important as the roof.
Knowing when to replace your siding is important. Siding doesn't last forever. While siding repair can extend your siding's service life, eventually, siding must be replaced. Warped and rotting siding, water damage, poor aesthetics, and mold growth are all reasons to replace your siding.
In this article, we'll go over 12 signs that your home's siding needs is nearing the end of its service life. If you're wondering when to replace siding, we can help.
1. Warping or Rotting
Warped or rotting siding is a sign that your siding has experienced water damage. If your home has experienced a flood or leak, this could have done permanent damage to your home's siding.
Watch for the siding to pull away from the house or buckle in places. If only one or two panels are warped and rotting, this should be easy to fix. If a whole wall or all the panels have damage, plan to replace your siding.
2. Cracking or Loose Sections
Cracked siding can allow water into your home, which could lead to structural damage over time. Watch for siding that's loose or sitting askew. If you notice cracks, have the panels repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
3. Fungus, Mold, or Mildew
Fungus can grow on siding due to a lack of air circulation and the presence of moisture. If you have plants growing against your home, this could lead to mold growth across many panels of siding. You may be able to stop the problem by changing your home's landscaping, but if many panels have experienced damage, it may be time for replacement.
4. Blistering and Bubbling
If your siding is painted, blistering, or bubbling, this could indicate that you need to repaint. It could also be an indication of a leak. If this is the case, repainting will not help, because bubbles will form again once the paint is cured. Fix the problem before repainting. If the problem is the siding itself, get it replaced.
5. Severe Fading
Fading can happen over time. Vinyl siding, for example, can fade over many years. If your siding is fiber cement or wood, this can be repainted without replacing your siding. However, replacing your vinyl siding is the only way to fix the problem if it is faded.
6. Pest and Critter Infestation
Pests can damage your home's siding, especially if your siding is made from wood. Watch for the signs of pest or critter infestation, including damage from wood-eating pests. Also, look for small holes where pests can enter your home. You may need to work with a pest control person to get rid of the problem, then think about getting your siding replaced if it has sustained too much damage.
7. Frequent Paint Jobs
Are you tired of painting your siding to keep up with your home's appearance? Some types of siding need to be painted and some don't. If painting your home has become onerous, consider vinyl siding that never needs to be painted. Choose your vinyl siding carefully! The color you pick is one that you'll have for a long time.
8. Excessive Maintenance
Most siding shouldn't need a lot of maintenance. Some types of siding do need to be repainted regularly, but if you find yourself making regular repairs, this could be a sign that your siding needs replacement. Talk to a professional to get an assessment and discuss your options.
9. Water Damage Inside the Home
Water damage inside your home is a big deal. Water damage can lead to mold growth, which can be dangerous for members of your household. Water damage can also cause structural damage that can be expensive to repair.
If your siding isn't properly fitted, or if it's so damaged that your home has experienced a leak, take action. Get your siding replaced as soon as possible.
10. Higher Energy Bills
Siding plays an important role in your energy efficiency. If your energy bills have gone up, or if your home's energy bills are too high, a siding replacement can help. Talk to a siding replacement professional about updating your home's siding.
11. Fresh Aesthetics
Do you want to make your home look nicer? Are you concerned about the dated color of your vinyl siding, or are you trying to boost your home's curb appeal? Installing new siding can give your house the appearance of being all new. Install siding on your home to improve the aesthetic appeal of your house. This can raise the value of your house while making your house stand out from the other homes in your neighborhood.
12. Selling Your Home
If you're selling your home, installing new siding is something you can do to make your house impressive to buyers. Improving your home's curb appeal can also lead buyers to make bigger offers. Beautiful houses bring in more money. If you're hoping to sell your home sometime in the next few years and trying to choose which home improvement to take on, consider installing new siding.
Need Professional Siding Repair? FTC Oury Group Has Your Back!
The professionals at FTC Oury Group have been installing siding on Chicago area homes for decades. Contact us to learn more about our siding installation and siding replacement services. Our siding installation professionals have been a trusted name in Chicago exterior renovation for decades.
If you're wondering when to replace siding on your house, we can help. We provide inspection services and free quotes and can help you decide when your siding needs replacement. Call today.
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