When Should You Replace Your Home's Siding? 5 Tell-Tale Signs

The answer depends on the type you have on your home.

No matter the type, though, here are some tell-tale signs you should replace your siding on your house:

– Damaged boards or panels. If you notice any physical damage to your siding – whether it’s warping, rotting, or soft to the touch – it’s time to replace it.

– Loose, cracking, fading, or peeling siding. All four of these signs show your siding’s aging and natural wear-and-tear, from exposure to harsh sunlight and inclement weather conditions to the ebbs and flows of frost and thaw cycles. And if you try to paint your siding but it doesn’t seem to hold, it’s time to replace it.

– Water or moisture damage. Any rotting, mold, or fungal growth on your siding indicates water is getting past it. This damage may appear as warping, rusting, or swelling, too, depending on the siding material you have.

– Interior wall damage. If you notice interior wall damage, including paint peeling or wallpaper bubbling, it is often a sign of a very serious problem requiring immediate attention.

– High energy bills. Unseen gaps or holes in your siding will present themselves in the form of high electric bills every month.

Replacing your siding not only improves your home’s defense against Mother Nature, it also boosts the value of your home by creating a greater curb appeal and refreshing your home’s overall facade.

Richmond homeowners: Need to replace your siding? Retex Roofing & Exteriors is here to help. Give us a call at 804-258-6300 or click the button below to schedule your complimentary siding assessment today.