Understand the signs that it's time to replace your siding and the benefits of doing so.
How old is your siding? Your warranty could be up. The Lifespan of Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding lasts 20-40 years, depending on when it was installed, since the quality of siding has improved over the years. But don’t just depend on age; other factors include the amount of maintenance your exterior has received, the quality of installation, and how much environmental damage has happened. Keeping that in mind, these are the warning signs that your siding needs replacing:
Add Aesthetic Appeal Don't put off replacing your siding. As time passes, extensive damage makes it harder to repair, and pests and moisture are allowed to enter your home. Additionally, siding replacement is beneficial when you're trying to sell your house. It increases equity and curb appeal. It's easier to sell an aesthetically pleasing home. In fact, a study from Michigan State University estimates that projects that enhance curb appeal can add as much as a 5-11% increase in the sale price of a home. If you live in West Michigan, call us at 616-772-9700, or fill out our contact form for a FREE estimate. It could be time to replace your siding. It's better to improve curb appeal and raise the resale value of your home than face further damage. Get some new shutters and doors with your siding, and your house will look brand new! Here are five ways that Spring and Winter's weather damage your siding. If you're a homeowner in West Michigan, be aware of how harsh those seasons are on your exterior and inspect it. Instead of allowing the damage to accumulate, hire Town Corners Roofing and Exteriors for inspection, repairs, and replacement.
The Cons of Winter and Spring With Winter comes strong wind, icicles, snow, hail, and cold temperatures — all villains to your siding. Additionally, Spring brings rain, melting snow, storms, and mold to your home. Often, houses can't withstand these elements completely. The Five Dangers To Your Siding Various weather elements can injure your siding in many ways:
Request a FREE Siding Inspection. We can spot the damage on your siding and make recommendations. Your exterior is vulnerable to West Michigan's Winter and Spring weather, so check up on it! Happy Spring! Damaged Siding On Your House & Chimney: What It Looks Like & When To Replace It
Fire hazards, high energy costs, and structural damage are risks of neglected siding. But did you know you should inspect it twice a year? Follow this guide to recognize damage to the siding on your house, chimney and even fireplace. Avoid These Risks: Forgetting to inspect your siding welcomes a range of consequences — from peeling indoor wallpaper to life-threatening fire hazards. Damage to the siding on your chimney or fireplace can cause carbon dioxide poisoning to everyone in your home! On the less extreme, you risk structural and water damage. These aren’t fun to deal with. You may even start to see your energy bills go up. Causes of Damage Please don’t feel bad; it’s common to experience siding damage. It’s often due to improper installation of the water barrier, causing moisture, or the siding itself. Sometimes pests are the culprits, like termites and woodpeckers. Remember forgetting to inspect is another major cause of damage, when a simple problem is allowed to go unnoticed, it becomes a bigger problem down the road! Signs of Bad Siding Some of the adverse events mentioned above are warning signals of damage to your siding: higher utility bills, water stains, wet spots, and the presence of pests. Additional signs of wear on your house from siding damage include:
As previously mentioned, damaged siding to your fireplace and chimney is an urgent issue. The following are additional problems to look out for:
If you spot any of these warning signals, get your FREE inspection ASAP! Also, keep maintaining the siding on your chimney and house to feel safe in your home. |
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