Vinyl siding is built to last for a long time. While that long lifespan is convenient, it can also make it difficult to determine when it’s time to replace the siding. If you bought a house and aren’t sure how long the siding has already been on the home, that becomes even more challenging. Luckily, there are a few telltale signs you can lookout for to determine it’s time to replace your vinyl siding to improve your homes exterior appearance and interior efficiency.
There’s Physical Signs of Damage to the Siding
Vinyl siding is very durable, but damage can still occur. Once your vinyl siding has signs of damage it will be less effective at protecting your home against various weather conditions. Some of the most common types of damage to vinyl siding include:
- Warped siding – Vinyl siding can expand in different temperatures and weather conditions. If your homes siding was installed too tightly, this will cause warped siding that may look like it’s buckling away from the home. The only way to fix this is to replace the vinyl using a contractor who understands the importance of hanging the siding lose enough to allow for movement in fluctuating temperatures.
- Holes in the siding – Holes in your siding impact the effectiveness against weather conditions so any areas with holes will need to be replaced. One of the most common cause of holes in your siding is animals trying to find their way into the home for shelter. It’s a good idea to contact an exterminator too just in case a critter did get through!
- Cracked and loose pieces of siding – Your siding goes through a lot. Heat, cold, hail, rain, and even debris being thrown up by your lawn mower, can all impact the integrity of the siding. Look for cracked and loose pieces of siding throughout the year so you can get the damaged area replaced ASAP, even if a total siding replacement isn’t necessary.
There’s Moisture Inside Your Home
If the paint inside your home is starting to peel or crack, it may be from excess moisture. Moisture in your walls can turn into dangerous mold if it’s left unchecked. Moisture in your home can occur for a variety of reasons but add your siding to the list of potential causes that you should inspect further.
Your Heating and Cooling Costs are Increasing
Heating and cooling bills are affected by many different factors, but your siding is one of the most important. If your bills keep rising despite your best efforts to keep them down, your siding may be to blame!
Contact Us Today
If you’re in need of a siding replacement for your home this year, our team at All Weather Exteriors has you covered! Reach out to our team today by giving us a call at (603) 496-0244, or by filling out our team’s online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your home remodeling needs!
