Tackling large home projects can be daunting. Knowing when it is time to start a project, like replacing siding, can help you lookout for the signs. Homeowners around the globe know the benefit of planning out home maintenance, so let’s take a look at the signs of needing a siding replacement.
Signs You Need To Replace Your Siding
1- Old Siding
All siding has a lifespan, but different types of siding materials have different lifespans. Checking into how old your siding is can help you determine where your current siding is in relation to its overall usage. At Eagle Eye Roofing, we install these types of siding options:
- Vinyl – average lifespan of 20-40 years
- Wood – average lifespan of 20-40 years
- Composite – average lifespan of 30 years
- Metal – average lifespan of ~50 years
- Hardie board – average lifespan of ~50 years
- Stucco – average lifespan of 50+ years
- Fiber cement – average lifespan of 50+ years
2- Fading Paint Color
Your siding may be nearing the end of its lifespan if it’s color is excessively fading. While this may not be affecting the integrity of your home’s exterior, it is a sign that you should start thinking about a siding replacement. Fading siding is more about the exterior look of your home, which is still an important part of the overall look and feel of your home.
3- Excessive Peeling Paint
Another sign that your siding may be ready for a replacement is if your paint is physically peeling. This is a way to gauge how old the siding is, not necessarily the structural integrity of the siding. This is also a more aesthetic issue than a structural issue, but both are important to home ownership.
4- Pest Damage
Pest damage to your home’s siding is a real concern. When your siding is compromised, it is very vulnerable to many other real dangers, including the pest problem growing and getting further into your home.
5- Visible Issues – Rot, Buckling, Cracks, Missing
Along with pest damage, any damage of any kind may call for a full siding replacement. This could be due to weather damage, which may end up being covered by your homeowner’s insurance. This could also just be wear and tear on your home. Unfortunately, this type of damage could be due to incorrect installation or shoddy workmanship.
6- Higher Energy Bills
Lastly, one factor that many wouldn’t equate to a possible siding replacement is a change in your energy bills. If your home is having a hard time keeping temperatures stable in your home, that could mean air is escaping out through small holes throughout your home. Checking your siding and roof should be your first line of defense in trying to quell this issue.
We Can Help – Call Eagle Eye Roofing Today!
We know this is a tough decision to make, especially when looking into finding a contractor. We pride ourselves on our customer service, top quality workmanship, and communication during any construction project. If you are in need of new siding, or if you would like a professional to come out and look at your specific home, please contact us at Eagle Eye Roofing today, where “We’ve Got You Covered.”
