Winter is just around the corner, and we know what that means, no, not Christmas but more home maintenance! Maintaining a healthy home for years to come requires yearly maintenance, especially during the winter, where it is often neglected, which can cause a big problem when Spring arrives. This is due to cold weather that can really deteriorate a home siding if not correctly protected. Here are some of the fundamental issues you should be checking.
Checking for Holes and Dents
As we know, New England’s weather can be brutal and unpredictable. The winter can go from ice snowstorms to high winds that can cause damages to your siding. Any holes found in your siding can allow the breeze to creep in and absorb the heat away from your room. It is forcing you to use more heating pressure and increase your utility bills. Dents can look more damaging to your home appearance, which can give a wrong impression to home buyers if you are planning to sell your home.
Cracks on Siding
Depending on the type of home siding material you have installed (and what season). Some materials such as vinyl siding and natural wood can be more vulnerable during the winter and split or crack. Consider looking into our siding products to get better information on why we have partnered up with one of the leading manufacturers in New England.
Rotting
When your siding is exposed to the snow and ice, it can lead to unwanted trapped moisture, building up mold and other fungi to grow and rot down your siding material. Rotted siding will quickly shorten your siding’s lifespan and will need to be replaced sooner than you want to.
Water Exposure
Did you know when water finds its way through the cracks of your siding, it can potentially cause a home structure, also known as the freeze/thaw cycle? Weather dropping below 35°F will leave melted ice and snow to drive water penetration to your house.
Checking your home does not require a lot of work of your day but can save you a lot of money if the issue was found much later. Most homeowners tend to neglect this as it’s too cold outside, and they want to enjoy the holiday season. Don’t let this opportunity slip off your radar, and get started today. Contact your local professional siding contractors for evaluation.