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5 Signs Your Home’s Siding Needs Repair or Replacement

Roof Pros • January 12, 2021
People who work for roofing and siding companies can spot signs of disrepair from a mile away. However, most homeowners are not familiar with the more subtle signs that a roof or a home's siding needs replacement. By the time things become apparent, it is often too late to perform siding repairs.

If your home or your business has siding, you have to watch out for early warning signs. You do not want to procrastinate siding repair since a minor installation problem can become a significant problem down the road. If the original siding contractors did their job correctly, the siding should last for a while. Vinyl can hold for 40 years or more, while composite siding could make even the paint job last 15 to 20 years.

It is unfortunately rare to see this in older homes, however. Many of these are made of low-quality siding or wood, making the structure prone to rot and bugs or damage from the elements. If you have siding, here are things you should look for in your routine inspections.

Peeling Paint Inside The Home


If your rooms' paint or wallpaper is peeling, it could be a sign of weakened siding. Mold or water damage without indications of leaks might be from moisture that has seeped in through bad siding. Left unchecked, this could cause even more damage, both to the inside and the outside of your home.


Holes, Warping Or Rotting Siding


Holes, warping, or rotting siding allows moisture and insects into your walls. If you have any of these, you should seek a replacement right away. Note as well that siding exteriors are the last to rot. If you have rotting siding, it is likely that the other layers also have damage. 


Siding mold, fungus, and mildew are causes for concern as well. If you spot signs of any of these, you should call residential roofing contractors right away.


A Seemingly Unnatural Spike In Utility Bills


If you notice a spike in your utility bills, you need to consult roofing and siding professionals right away. If your siding is intact, it should keep your home insulated. Otherwise, broken siding might be the reason for the spike in cooling or heating costs.


Multiple Pieces Of Missing Or Loose Siding


If there is just one panel of loose siding, you might need minor repairs only. However, if there are multiple pieces of missing siding, as well as missing nails, you might have more serious underlying problems.


Fading Or Worn Down Siding


Like all construction materials, siding is also prone to natural wear and tear. Areas that frequently experience extreme weather events like super hurricanes are also susceptible to building damage. If you have faded siding, it might be nearing the end of its lifespan. In this case, you should have a professional replace your siding.

Keep Your Home Protected by Inspecting Your Siding and Identifying Repairs or Need of Siding Replacement

Siding and roofs protect your home and keep you safe from the elements. However, these materials have a limited lifespan, and you need to inspect them for damage routinely. If you are unsure what to look for when inspecting your siding, you can hire local roofing and siding professionals in Western Massachusetts to do this for you.


Keep your home safe by hiring Roof Pros today. We are vinyl siding contractors for Hampden County, MA, and Hampshire County, MA, and we are a fully licensed and insured GAF-Certified Builder. Schedule a free siding estimate with us today or call us for more information.



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