Top 7 Things You Should Know About Siding

Jul 31, 2020 | Siding

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Your siding is an important feature of your home, but one of the home improvement features with which you may not be familiar. When it comes to maintenance, inspection, and replacement, the more you learn, the easier it will be to make better decisions regarding the upgrades in your home. Here are a few facts you should know about your siding.

Siding Doesn’t Last Forever

Even the most durable types of siding eventually needs to be replaced. Typically, siding needs replaced about every 10 – 15 years.

Animals Love Your Siding

While suburban outdoor creatures may seem small and unassuming, these critters can wreak havoc on your siding. Burrowing and scratching by animals ranging from mice to racoons can cause your siding to need repair or replacement much sooner than anticipated.

Siding Should Be Cleaned

A part of your regular siding maintenance should include yearly cleaning. If you have vinyl siding, you can use a power washer or even just a bucket and sponge. Cleaning keeps mold and fungus at bay, which can make your siding investment last longer.

Wooden Siding Can Require More Maintenance

If you have wooden siding, be sure that you know what you need to do to keep it in tip top shape. Wooden siding can require more maintenance than its vinyl counterparts, including scraping and painting.

Siding Doesn’t Take Too Long to Replace

If you are ready to invest in new siding, the great news is that it doesn’t take as long as you may think. Within just a few days after the materials are delivered, your home will look like new in its updated, durable siding.

Siding Increases the Curb Appeal of Your Home

If you are looking to sell your home, investing in new siding can drive up your curb appeal quickly. Add some new, updated windows and a few landscaping features to attract buyers.

Siding Comes In All Styles

When considering siding, most customers are pleasantly surprised to see the variety of options that are available. Siding comes in different materials, styles, and colors; you are sure to find one that suits your home’s décor and your preferences.

If you are ready to explore new siding, give us a call to talk to one of our experienced consultants. For more than 80 years, we have served the Chicagoland suburbs with high quality siding that customers love. We’d love to add you to our extended family.

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