Your home’s siding is one of the most important pieces of your home’s exterior, offering a number of benefits for your home, including protecting it from damage & pests. However, despite it’s importance to your home, many homeowners are still unaware of how to properly maintain their siding or keep the system in good repair! If you’re interested in finding answers to a few of the most commonly asked siding maintenance questions, keep reading below for more information!
What Kind of Maintenance Does Vinyl Siding Require?
One of the reasons vinyl siding is so popular among homeowners is that it is very low maintenance, so after it’s been installed, there is very little work that needs to be done. The only preventive maintenance you will ever need to perform on your siding is a bit of light cleaning if there is any mildew or mold build-up. You can take a hose and spray it down, using a bit of soap to get the stubborn stains off of the material.
How Long Does Vinyl Siding Last?
This question has a complicated answer, as a variety of external factors influence how long your siding truly lasts. In the right conditions & with the proper care, vinyl siding is capable of lasting for a half-century or more. However, a more realistic expectation, taking into account lapses in maintenance, potential damage, and inclement weather, is somewhere between 20 or 30 years. Many homeowners are able to get another decade or two out of their siding, but it truly depends on how Mother Nature impacts your home, and how quickly you address any imperfections in the siding system!
How Weather-Resistant Is Vinyl Siding?
One of the main reasons vinyl siding became so popular is that is inexpensive to manufacture, while still offering plenty of protection against the elements. When properly installed and maintained, vinyl siding is impervious to most weather conditions, including rain & snow!
In addition to its moisture resistance, vinyl siding is also Class 1A fire-rated, offering protection from fire, and even budget options are capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 110 mph, with higher-end options offering protection for speeds of over 200mph. Even if wind is able to dislodge your siding from your home, replacing vinyl siding is quick and inexpensive, making it a fantastic option for any climate!
Contact Us Today
If you’re interested in replacing your home’s vinyl siding this fall, our team at DLM Remodeling is ready to assist! Reach out to us today by calling our team at (781) 789-8827, (781) 223-6629 or by filling out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your remodeling needs!
