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Everything You Need To Know About House Siding Repair

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Do you need house siding repair? Or is it better to replace the siding altogether?

That depends. How severe/widespread is the damage? For that matter, what type of siding do you have?

You may also be wondering, how long does home siding repair take? And how much does it cost? Also, what are your exterior siding replacement options, and which one is best?

If these questions have been running through your mind, you’re in luck. The following guide details everything you need to know about house siding repair. Get all the answers you’ve been looking for by reading this guide.

House Siding Repair vs Replacement

For most types of siding, namely wood and vinyl, repair is really a small-scale replacement. This is done when the damage is minimal and only affects a small portion of the siding. In this case, only the damaged panels are stripped and replaced.

Full replacement must be done when the damage is spread over a very large area of your exterior siding. This type of damage is common, for example, after a powerful hailstorm.

Replacement is also necessary when the damage is so deep that it has affected the base layer beneath the siding. This could happen if a riding lawnmower or other vehicle crashes into the siding.

In these cases, all the siding panels must be stripped and any underlying damage repaired. Then, new siding must be installed.

Signs That You Need Home Siding Repair

Below are some specific signs of home siding damage to watch out for. If you notice any of these signs, get your siding checked by a competent siding contractor.

Chips, Cracks, or Holes

Vinyl is especially prone to cracking. Impact from heavy hail or running into it with your lawnmower can cause this. And it doesn’t take much for the cracked vinyl to break off entirely, leaving a hole in your siding.

Wood is a lot sturdier than vinyl. But it can still crack from heavy impact.

Such cracks and holes are breaches in the protective outer layer of your siding. These breaches are entryways for moisture, bugs, and rodents to come in and cause extensive damage to your home.

Warping or Blistering

Vinyl can also blister. This happens when moisture that’s trapped under the siding heats up and evaporates. Weather factors and aging can also cause certain siding materials to warp.

Dents

Aluminum siding doesn’t chip or crack easily. Instead, it dents under heavy impact. 

These dents bend the panels out of shape, creating breaches around the edges of the panels. Then, through these breaches, moisture gets underneath the panels to cause damage to your house.

Rotting/Corrosion

There are a lot of factors that can cause wood siding to rot. Moisture is the number-one culprit. Mold and poor maintenance can contribute to this, too.

Ultimately, though, wood simply doesn’t last forever. Age will eventually deteriorate it beyond repair. 

Likewise, metal siding can become corroded. However, vinyl won’t rot or corrode.

Pest Infestation

Wood siding can become infested with termites. And rodents can gnaw through wood or vinyl siding.

If you notice such an infestation, you’ll need to first call an exterminator. Once the infestation is eradicated, have a siding contractor assess the damage.

The Siding Repair Process

There are different repair processes for each siding material. Here’s what to expect when you have these siding materials repaired.

Vinyl

Vinyl siding is very easy to replace. The damaged panel is pulled off and the new panel is slid into place and attached with nails. Repairing a small area takes less than a day.

Wood

Replacing wood siding panels takes a little more work because they don’t slide easily into place like vinyl panels. Plus, they must be attached with caulking in addition to nailing. Still, a small repair job should take no more than one day.

There’s a lot of room for error with wood siding repair. So, it’s important that you let a professional handle this.

Furthermore, you’ll need a professional to determine the best solution, anyway. For example, if your siding is very old, it’s a bad idea to repair only a small section. Only a siding professional can tell you whether it’s better to repair or replace.

Aluminum

Dents in your aluminum siding can be repaired the same way as dents in your car. That is, a hole is drilled into the siding and then a screw is inserted in order to pull the dent out. Lastly, the hole is filled and painted over.

Again, you should always have a professional assess the damage, even if you plan to repair the dents yourself.

Your House Siding Replacement Options

When replacement is necessary, you might consider switching to a different type of siding. Here are the pros and cons of the most common siding options.

Vinyl

Vinyl is cheap but easily damaged. Fortunately, it’s also easy to repair, doesn’t rot, and won’t attract pests or mold. It should last a very long time with minimal maintenance.

Wood

Wood requires more maintenance than vinyl and is more susceptible to rot, moisture damage, and pests. It’s also the most expensive option.

Still, it should last around 30-40 years before needing replacement. And, it offers a huge boost to your property value.

Aluminum

Aluminum siding is not a very good choice. It’s more expensive and harder to install than vinyl siding. Plus, it dents easily and is not pretty to look at.

Do You Need Siding Repair or Replacement?

Does your siding display the signs of damage described above? Then don’t wait to get the house siding repair you need.

For the best roofing/siding contractors in Montgomery, IL, call Amenity Roofing at 1-630-636-9954. Or, go here to schedule an estimate.

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