Your home's siding is the outermost material covering your house walls. Though the siding offers protection from outdoor elements, most homeowners will forget about inspecting and repairing it until it is too late. So, it is important to maintain the siding regularly and repair or replace it on time to prevent serious damage to other parts of your house. But how do you know when it is time for a siding replacement? The article explains the top indicators you need new siding.
1. Rot Is Taking Over
Your property's siding works like your body's skin. It protects the house from outdoor elements like the harsh sun rays and rainwater. So, it is important to take care of the siding regularly to keep it in good shape. However, these outdoor elements will take a toll on the siding after a while, and it will begin to show signs of damage and aging. For example, rot may begin creeping between the siding panels. Though sometimes simple repairs may work to eliminate rot, you will have to get new siding once this rot appears to spread across the walls.
2. Frequent and Expensive Repairs
Do you have to call the experts regularly to fix siding problems? Or are you frequently applying a fresh coat of paint on the siding? Once your siding repair needs increase, it means the siding is old or has serious damage and needs replacement. Installing new siding reduces the need for expensive repairs and gives your home a new look. Additionally, the market now offers low-maintenance siding materials like veneer and vinyl that significantly reduce your maintenance burden.
3. Energy Bills Are Higher Than Usual
Though most signs that you need new siding are easy to notice, others are subtle and require a keen eye. For example, your siding may not show visible signs of damage, but it may be reducing your home's energy efficiency. So, inspect your siding if you realize you are paying a higher monthly electricity bill and hire a general contractor to replace it. A new siding will help increase your home's energy efficiency and keep the warm air in during the cold season. As a result, the heater won't have to work hard to maintain ideal temperatures, reducing your energy bill.
Installing a new siding is a great investment as it increases your home's efficiency, eliminates rot, and reduces your maintenance requirements. Therefore, it is important to understand the signs you need a siding replacement and hire a general contractor in time for the installation services.
To learn more, contact a company like Burrini and Sons Contracting LLC.
