The siding of one’s home is a very important feature to the home. While it’s beneficial in making your home aesthetically pleasing, it’s also a means for protecting your home’s interior. It protects your home from numerous things like pests/bugs, outdoor elements and severe hot/cold temperatures. If your siding is unable to do its job, you’re going to notice the effects from the inside of your home. This, in turn, will eventually lead to expensive repairs or on-going repairs that can easily be avoided.

Top Signs That You Need to Replace Your Siding:

Mildew, Mold and Fungus

Because moisture brings about risk for mildew, mold and fungus, this is a very common problem that homeowners face or are at risk for encountering at some point. The type of siding on your home will have an impact on your chances of dealing with mold or fungus. If you’re noticing it from the home’s exterior than your siding is likely letting moisture penetrate through. Unfortunately, you cannot successfully ‘spot-check’ for mold or fungus. No matter where you see visible mold, you need to check underneath the siding and surrounding siding. You can then determine if replacing only a small portion is needed, or if you need to replace the exterior siding of the entire house.

Cracking and Peeling

Certain siding types will eventually peel, crack and have other faults happen over time. If you’re seeing any of this damage or holes and change in texture, it’s time to consider replacing your siding. If the siding is already showing visible damage, such as peeling or cracking, there could already be damage happening underneath the siding. Some siding types aren’t designed to withstand certain elements and weather which could cost the homeowner a great deal when it comes time to replace the siding.

Buckling, Bulging and Warping

In addition to moisture causing mold and fungus, it can also cause siding to warp, buckle and bulge over time. When this occurs you should plan on replacing it and plan on attending to any damage that the moisture has caused underneath the siding as well.

Peeling on the Inside

If your home’s inside wall (or walls) that is either painted or adorned with wallpaper starts to peel, this is a sign of water damage due to a moisture problem on the outside. Your siding is likely the culprit and could be due to rot, decay, age, or perhaps it wasn’t correctly installed to begin with. Either way, moisture is getting through your siding and affecting your interior walls, only increasing your problem.

Separating Seams

Most siding won’t have easily detectable seams and they were intended to be almost invisible; depending on the type of siding. However, should the seams start to separate for any reason, you’re going to notice the difference. This can be the cause of incorrect installation or because the siding is reaching its elderly years. Once the seams start to become exposed, moisture can easily seep through the cracks and damage all the walls; interior and exterior.
If you’ve noticed any of the issues we’ve discussed here then you need to contact your Tulsa siding experts today; that’s us! We can help you figure out what to do and how to approach the issue, advising if repair is possible or if replacement is the better option. Our Tulsa Renew qualified professionals utilize many different factors to determine this. Once that is determined, we can help you choose the right style and color of siding for your home; consider our James Hardie siding products, the industry’s leading fiber cement siding.
Call Tulsa Renew today for a consultation at absolutely no cost to you and have appealing siding again just in time to enjoy the favorable weather.