House Siding Maintenance

Making regular preventive maintenance of your home’s siding every year and keeping it in good condition extends the life of any siding and decrease replacement costs.

Most siding systems require very little maintenance since it is designed to be exposed to extreme conditions.

However, no matter what type of siding is on your home, at US ROOFING Contractors
located in the Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah or Alabama areas, we give you some methods to keep your siding in good shape.

Vinyl Siding Upkeep

Vinyl siding is designed to be left alone, but if a piece of siding happens to come loose, you need to fix it soon. If it is allowed to flap in the wind, get bent or curved into a different shape then it won’t go back on and will need to be replaced.

It is a good idea to contract an expert to have your vinyl siding power washed either before or after summer. Insects like to live in the small ledges made in the siding stair-steps. Pressure washing will remove most of these, though it is a good idea to run a broom over as much of it as you can. Also, your siding will just get dirty from blowing wind and the elements and a good washing once a year with make a difference you won’t believe.

Removing siding completely can be a dirty and difficult job requiring specialized equipment and protective gear. It’s best to leave this job to a siding expert.

Maintaining Stucco Siding

Stucco siding is often attacked by woodpeckers, and the holes they leave need to be replaced so that you don’t have a family of birds living in your walls. They are not hard to hear, so once you notice the woodpecker damage, do what you can to deter them from returning.

Stucco siding is very porous, and if trees leak sap or mold is allowed to grow, it can take over. Even if you are working near your home and spill a drink, it can stain rather quickly if it is not tended to. Go around your stucco siding at least once or twice a year to remove any stains that are starting to form. Degreaser works well, and bleach might do the trick on the right color of stucco. Test in a discrete spot first.

At US ROOFING Contractors, we are roofing experts and we have many years of experience in the roofing industry. Our commitment is to make you feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing installation, roofing services, siding services or gutter services in the Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah or Alabama areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.