Bad Siding Mistakes To Avoid

Siding is one of the most important objects you have on your house. It’s your home’s first line of defense against the elements, so it’s critical to maintain siding as it’s the thing that prevents your house from getting water damaged. A lot of people overlook their siding thinking it’s fine the way it is, but there is so much more to siding than what meets the eye. In this article we’re covering siding mistakes that homeowners overlook, but that can cost them big money in the long run.

I Can Power wash The Problem Away

Power Washing mold or mildew from the side of your house can temporarily fix the problem of moisture settling on your siding. It’ll look good for a while; until it doesn’t and you need to power wash the problem away again. We at Conservation Construction of Texas are not fans of temporary solutions like this. New siding installation prevents the problem from happening again and it gives you less hassle for the life of the siding. We’d encourage everyone to consider siding replacement over simply power washing the problem away every few months.

Painting Will Fix All Siding

Paint is a great way to get more vibrancy out of your home, and it can offer small protection against oncoming inclement weather, but it’s not the permanent solution. New siding, which is fade resistant, doesn’t have to be painted. This means you won’t be spending thousands of dollars down the line to have it repainted. And we’ll say it again – paint can’t fix water damage. Paint can’t prevent mold from latching onto your siding. Paint looks nice for a little while, but if you are truly in need of new siding it’s just a patch and not a permanent solution.

My Siding Looks Fine

Just because your siding looks fine from a distance does not mean it isn’t hiding underlying issues. If you have not replaced your siding in over 20+ years; it’s time to at least do a close up visual inspection of the siding to have a full understanding of exactly what’s going on. Close up visual inspections with a flat head screwdriver are great to understand overall siding health. Poke under random panels to make sure there is no water damage or mold. This way you know for sure if your siding is still protecting your home. If there is water damage of any kind, like sogginess or dampness, it’s a clear indication you need new siding ASAP. There is no way to prevent water damage from happening at this point and you don’t want the problem to escalate.

I Don’t Need To Replace My Siding

Some people might think they can just repair some of the panels to prevent future siding damage. Although this is a nice thought, siding panels can be tricky to replace individually. It’s also hard to match old siding with existing siding colors. No, we at Conservation Construction of Texas say that if you’re going to replace your siding you might as well do it all at once so that it’s one solid siding job to ensure protection for years to come. You also get less hassle and headache down the line.

Final Thoughts

Avoid thinking your siding is fine by simply painting over major problems like water damage. Stop cleaning unnecessarily because of mold accumulating on your panels. Try giving your siding a close up inspection to ensure that its health is indeed sound. Consider replacing your siding if you have any damage that might give you more costs down the line. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading today’s article. As always, you can get your free quote for new siding replacement by clicking here. We can’t wait to hear from you so please comment below on what your favorite part of the article was.