Should you repair or replace the siding?

Siding is a very important part in your house, that covers the exterior of your home and not only helps keep your home looking good, it helps to protect it from the elements but unfortunately, over time the siding may become damaged, needing to be repaired or replaced. It's important to keep in mind that the decision to repair the siding or replace the siding depends largely on what type of siding it is that you have, and what the degree of damage is.

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and Alabama, we give you some important information to help you decide whether to repair or replace your Vinyl or Fiber Cement Siding:

Vinyl Siding:

Vinyl siding is a good alternative to look like wood products. It does not require painting or a lot of maintenance beyond the occasional hosing off. You must be careful because it is fairly thin and brittle, so any impact on the siding can leave a crack and if this happens, there is no any way to fix the board; It needs to be replaced. The good news is that while the rest of the vinyl siding is in good shape, you can replace the siding in the affected panels by disengaging them from where they snap in, and nailing a new board into place, while leaving the rest of the boards alone.

Fiber Cement Siding:

The Fiber-cement Siding is very low maintenance, is  resistance to fire, wind, rot, insects, UV rays and rain and you only need to do a few things each year to keep this type of siding in good shape.

Check the any area where your fiber cement siding meets another building material (window sill, brick, doorframe, trim, etc.) becouse is particularly vulnerable to moisture and will generally have a layer of caulk between it. Make sure there are no holes, cracks or other signs of deterioration in the caulk. If you find any damage, you can either repair the caulk yourself or hire a siding or roofing contractor make the job.

Repair Siding First:

Most of the time siding can be repaired instead of replaced. In the cases where siding replacement is necessary, often only the affected panels need to be replaced, and not the whole house. Only major structural problems or advanced rot that has spread throughout the exterior of the home will require the replacement of the entire siding. Otherwise, replace your siding when you are ready for a change and make siding repairs in a timely way to take care of other minor problems.

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If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding 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.