As a homeowner, you take pride in ownership, and want to keep your house looking its best without breaking the bank. That can mean staying on top of maintenance and repairs. But just like your roof will eventually need to be replaced, so will your siding.
Depending on the type of siding you have, it will last anywhere from 15 to 40 years, if you maintain it, which can include painting or sealing. If your home is more than 20 years old and has the original siding, there are some things to watch out for.
Signs It’s Time for Siding Replacement
Small issues may just need siding repair to protect your home. It’s when problems get bigger and start to increase that you need to start planning for siding replacement. Some telltale signs that it’s time to replace your siding include:
- More and More Siding Lifts Up or Rips Off in High Winds
- Wood Siding Has Extensive Rotting
- Asbestos Siding Is Crumbling
- Siding Has Numerous Dents, Cracks, and Gaps
- Older Vinyl Siding Is Bubbling and Blistering
- Siding Is Warped and Rippling
- Peeling Paint Inside Your Home
- High Energy Bills
- You’re Tired of High-Maintenance Siding
If you have old wood, asbestos, aluminum, or vinyl siding, siding replacement will not only give your house a facelift, but it will protect your home and potentially lower your utility bills.
Know Your Siding Replacement Options
When it comes to replacing your siding, you have more color and design options than you might think. If you are part of an HOA, your material, style, and color options are limited. Don’t start a big job like siding replacement without getting HOA approval.
The two most popular types of siding in our area are vinyl siding and fiber cement siding. Both are available in a wide variety of styles and colors. We install fiber cement siding from industry leader James Hardie, and vinyl siding from CertainTeed.
You don’t have to stick with the traditional horizontal plank lap siding. You can choose siding that looks like cedar shakes or shingles, vertical siding, stone façade, and more. Curious what your home would look like with a certain type of siding or new color? Use the design tools for inspiration.
Siding Replacement Cost
The cost to replace your siding will vary based on several factors, including:
- The size of your home
- The type of siding you choose
- The style of siding
- The contractor you choose
And, of course, the best way to get an accurate cost for siding replacement is to get several estimates.
Related Reading: Siding Replacement FAQs
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If you need new siding, invest in the best you can afford, with the longest warranty. To get the best results and to protect your investment, you need to be sure to hire a reputable siding company with the training and expertise to guide you through your options and then complete a flawless siding installation.
Don’t make the mistake of hiring less experienced tradesmen. Hire one of the most experienced, expert siding companies serving Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.