Your home’s siding keeps you and your home safe from a lot of the outdoor elements, including inclement weather and bothersome pests. However, your siding will naturally deteriorate over time and lose that effectiveness that it once had. Here are some of the top signs that point toward need siding replacement for your home.
- Faded coloring. If your home siding’s color was once vibrant and fresh but is now faded and dull, you probably need new siding. You may think that appearance isn’t everything and that some fading isn’t enough of a reason to hire a siding replacement service, but this fading indicates that your siding is nearing the end of its functional lifespan.
- Pest damage. The unwanted rodents and birds that you want to keep out of your home can sometimes peck and claw away at your siding, typically because they want to find a heat source within your home. Your home’s siding should be tough enough to withstand these pests, but over time, the constant damage from these pests can build up and necessitate a siding replacement service.
- Sagging or drooping. If your home’s siding has started sagging, it’s definitely time for a siding replacement job. This sagging provides a way for water to get into your walls and home, which can lead to serious water damage that is very hazardous and costly to repair.
If your home’s siding has reached the end of its lifespan, contact us here at Whiddon Construction Company for a quality siding replacement job.