4 Tips for Siding Care

The siding on the outside of your house will not have problems to spend the winter if you have these precautions. 

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we share four tips to take care of your  siding during the colder months and even in the months of transition to spring:

1. Avoid repairs and replacements if temperatures are below zero degrees:

Only make repairs strictly necessary if temperatures have dropped below freezing. Although vinyl and other types of siding material are durable, low temperatures make them more brittle and easier to break. Secure the loose and damaged siding and wait for a warmer day to make repairs.

2. Keep any object away from the siding:

Supporting heavy objects against the siding when it is very cold can cause cracks and breaks, especially those made of vinyl. The wood siding are more resistant to damage, but the cement and cedar fiber boards can crack or split if the object has enough weight. Be careful when shoveling large amounts of snow near the house. Improper movement with the shovel can ruin a part of the siding.

3. Be careful when removing icicles from the ceiling:

The main cause of the damages of vinyl siding are the winter icicles that sometimes accumulate on the edge of the roof. Incorrect movement as they fall can send them directly to the siding, creating a hole that requires repair. Use the end of a broom handle to gently tap the worst part of these icicles, but make them fall out of the house. Stay out of the way to avoid injuries.

4. Make caulking repairs for fiber cement siding on warmer days:

Cement and fiber composite facing panels are sealed using a waterproof caulking material. Check the surface of your siding to make sure everything is sealed. Replace any missing or ineffective caulking as soon as you have a sunny day that is above the freezing point. The optimal time to perform these repairs is in the fall before extremely cold temperatures arrive.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe!

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