The siding on your home has many roles to play. Not only does it elevate your home’s appearance, but siding also guards your home against moisture, wind, and pests. It even helps to insulate your home. Because of these important roles, it’s also important to ensure your siding is in good condition—even if that means replacing damaged siding.
There are many signs that indicate a need for siding replacement. Look out for the following:
- Warping or Rotting – If your siding appears warped or it feels spongy to the touch, it’s likely beyond repair. However, if it’s only rotted in a few places, then it may be possible to replace those sections without fully replacing all the siding.
- Blisters or Bubbles – Siding with blisters or bubbles indicates moisture intrusion, a sign that your siding is not doing what it is meant to do and may need to be replaced to prevent further damage to your siding and home.
- Mold or Mildew – Mold or mildew growing on your siding could be another sign of moisture intrusion. Carefully inspect your siding to see where it is growing and whether it looks to be because of moisture penetrating the siding. If the mold or mildew grows back quickly after cleaning or appears along other signs of water damage, siding replacement is prudent.
- Higher Energy Bills – An increase in your energy bills alone is not enough to alert you to a need for siding replacement, since there are many things that could cause it. However, if your bills have gone up and you have also noticed other signs of siding damage, you may need siding replacement to restore your home’s envelope.