Looking at replacing your siding but unsure if you need to? If you wait too long you can allow for more damage to your home to happen increasing the cost of repairs. Look for these 5 signs on your home that tell you when you need to replace siding.

5 major signs of when to replace siding

1. Rotting or Warping Siding –

Do you notice strange bends in your siding? These warps in the siding are caused by changing weather conditions outside that warp the shape of the siding. This may allow water to get through and create rot, thus compromising the integrity of your home.

If you suspect rotten wood underneath your siding you can perform a simple at home test. Grab a screwdriver or other hard object tap the siding with the hard end of a screwdriver, this will reveal dry rot which will eat away at your siding.

In the event your siding is warped you can poke underneath of it and check for soft spots. Soft spots equate to rot and require immediate siding replacement.

2. Fungus and Mold –

If you notice fungus or mold growing on your siding we recommend you investigate its source. If unwanted growth is due to water penetrating the siding and slowly seeping out, we recommend you replace your siding.

3. Peeling Wallpaper Inside Home –

If you notice your wallpaper is peeling inside your home a possible explanation is that the walls have absorbed water due to poor siding. If you are experiencing this problem investigate the source, if the cause is moisture this could mean that the walls of your house have taken significant damage from poor siding protection.

4. Holes, Cracks, or Tears in Siding –

Cracks, tears, and holes can be caused by various natural events. Holes in particular though are commonly caused by insects. Holes, cracks, and tears allow openings for these critters to enter your siding and potentially get underneath it, and if insects can get in so can water and snow. This can compromise your home’s integrity and later lead to a need for full siding replacement rather than just siding repair.

5. Extremely Faded Color –

All siding will eventually fade, but if you notice your siding is extremely faded your siding may be reaching the end of its lifetime. Before your siding reaches the end get it replaced in order to avoid potential house damage due to poor protection from rain, snow, and insects. Be proactive and replace siding before it gets too old.