4 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your Siding
Cedar siding is the number one most popular type of wood siding. Unfortunately, all siding will need to be replaced eventually once it succumbs to nature’s various weather conditions.
With proper maintenance, cedar siding is expected to last your home up to 25 years. But how do you know when it’s time for installing new siding? Here are the most common signs it’s time to replace your siding.
- Dry rot. Rot eats away at the body of your siding, which is why it’s so important to catch it early on to get rid of it. Unfortunately, once rot has run rampant through your siding, you’ll need to replace it because your siding won’t be able to perform its role of keeping your family comfortable and safe.
- High heating and cooling bills. There are many different reasons for why your heating and cooling bills may be higher than usual. One potential reason is that your siding needs to be replaced. Siding that’s too old or has been damaged may underperform and let hot or cool air out of your house.
- Loose or cracked siding. Loose or cracked siding isn’t often a major problem. You might only need part of your siding replaced in this case rather than installing new siding on the entire house. However, you might need entirely new siding if a larger area is cracked or loose. Talk to a siding contractor to get an idea of what may be best for your home.
- You have loose wallpaper or peeling paint. If the wallpaper inside your house looks loose or if your paint is starting to peel, it could be a sign your siding needs to be replaced. This is because when your siding is faulty it can allow moisture to get in underneath the outer layer and wreak havoc your home’s wallboard, wallpaper, and paint.
Need expert contractors for installing new siding?
Cedar siding needs to be re-stained every five to 10 years and repainted every 10 to 15 years, but once your siding starts to go you may be looking at a siding replacement.
The siding contractors at Side Pro provide siding replacements and installations so your home always looks its best. To learn more about installing new siding and siding repair, contact Side Pro today.
