Just like you need good clothes to protect you from the weather and keep you warm and dry, your home needs siding to protect it from the elements. Siding is a critical part of your home’s exterior and it’s not a cheap one either. The average cost to side a home is about $10,750. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to properly maintain it. Below, our siding professionals have shared some care and maintenance tips for Colorado homeowners.
Siding Maintenance Tips: How to Take Good Care of Your Home’s Exterior
All siding, regardless of the style or material, requires maintenance. Specific maintenance tasks may vary from one type of siding to the next, but there are some general guidelines you can follow. Here are some siding maintenance tips that can help you keep your exterior in good condition.
1. Clean Siding Annually
You should make it a point to clean your siding at least once annually. Some types of siding, like stucco, that collect dirt and grime easily should be cleaned twice per year. Make sure to follow manufacturer recommendations for cleaning. Not all siding can be cleaned with a pressure washer. Furthermore, you should make sure that the chemicals you use will not damage your siding.
2. Inspect for Damage
It’s important to inspect your siding regularly to prevent water intrusion. Cracks, gaps, and holes in your siding may allow water to seep in, which could eventually result in rot, mold, or even structural damage to your home. Whenever you’re outside, mowing the lawn or even gardening, take a quick walk around your home and look for any glaring defects in your siding.
3. Repair Cracks & Gaps
If you do notice any cracks or gaps, fix them immediately. When applying caulk, make sure to use a permanently flexible product.
4. Keep Up on Landscaping
Keep shrubs, tree branches, and plants away from your siding if possible. Foliage can cause issues with insects and moisture. Make sure to give these areas an extra close look when you’re doing your annual siding inspection. Also, if you can, keep sprinklers from pointing directly on your siding.
5. Clean Gutters
Your gutters are designed to keep water off and away from your home. But if you don’t make a point to clean them, any water they collect may overflow onto your siding. Keep gutters clean and free of debris to prevent this from happening.
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If you have questions about siding maintenance, our Colorado professionals will be happy to help! Call today to get in touch!
About The Author: Martin Faith
Martin Faith is the founder and owner of Siding Colorado. Shortly after moving to Colorado from Scotland, Martin had a negative experience with a local home improvements contractor, which inspired him to start his own company. Siding Colorado was born which quickly became the largest and most successful siding company in the area. Martin and his team have experience installing siding of all types, including vinyl, fiber cement, wood, and steel, for a range of residential and commercial buildings. They are trusted by homeowners all throughout the state of Colorado, including the Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs metro regions.
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