Shingles, Nails, and Beyond

Making your home look great outside can have a significant effect on the value of the property. Hiring a siding installation contractor to come and replace the siding on your home can improve the look of the house a lot, but there are other benefits that new siding can offer as well. 

Siding Replacement Time

Sometimes it is hard to know when the right time for work on your home is. Siding installation is one of those things that might be tough to discern, but there are some things you can look for. Rotting or mold that appears on the siding is an indication that it is time to have the siding inspected for damage. Moisture that is causing damage to the siding can also get under the siding and cause issues inside the home. 

Often paint that is bubbling or wallpaper coming loose on the exterior walls indicates that moisture is penetrating the walls. A significant rise in heating and cooling costs can also be indicative of air getting through from the outside of the home. If the paint is chipping outside along with these other signs, you more than likely need to consider replacing the siding or, at the very least, have a siding company come and inspect it for you.

Siding Options

There are many different options when it comes to replacing the siding on your home. Traditionally, wood was used in many homes because it was available and inexpensive. Today, vinyl and aluminum siding are more popular because of the durability of the material. High-quality siding should last at least ten years without much maintenance, but with wood siding, you will most likely have to paint it once or twice before it is time to replace it. 

Hiring a siding installation contractor to replace the old siding on your home with a newer material that does not need painting, like vinyl, can reduce the maintenance needs and save you money by creating a good barrier between your home's interior and the weather outside. If you are unsure what the best siding for your climate is, talk with the contractor and see what they recommend.

Energy Savings

Most modern siding installation jobs include a new vapor barrier under the siding and replacing the siding with a product that is rated for the climate your live in can help insulate the home. The additional insulation is an excellent way to reduce heating and cooling costs and offset the cost of the siding installation project. 

Combine those savings with the increase in the home's value, and the cost of the project can become profitable for the homeowner.

For more information, contact a siding installation service.