We all enjoy the amazing weather throughout the year in Denver. Even during the harsh winter months, we often get long stretches of sunny days with colder temperatures. You might expect that your home’s siding can only be repaired and/or replaced during the Spring/Summer months but often Fall/Winter might be best too. As October comes to an end, it is important to know if your home siding is ready for those harsh conditions of Denver’s winter by looking at some of these signs.
Am I seeing nails in my siding?
Often, when siding is installed, the nails that are used get painted or covered to help stop them from being exposed to elements. If you are starting to notice that several nails are starting to be seen or even missing, it can be a sign that your siding needs replaced. The extreme variations in weather will cause your siding to expand/contract which causes this issue and preparing your home before Denver’s winter weather begins can prevent larger headaches down the road.
Has the color of my siding begun to fade or crack?
With Denver’s elevation, your home can be exposed to 20% higher UV rays than homes at or below sea level. This kind of exposure mixed with harsh elements during the winter can often cause discoloration in your siding. If you can tell directly by looking at your home or comparing past pictures to the current hues, it might be a sign that your siding needs replaced. Also, if you see cracks begin to show, this can be an immediate “in” for moisture to find its way into your walls.
Have you seen an increase in the number of bugs within your home?
Bug infestations can come from a variety of sources but if you’re seeing an uptick in the amount of them inside your home, your siding is likely not doing its job. It should be noted that damaged or aged siding isn’t the only reason for bug infestation but can be a contributing factor that indicates a need for siding replacement.
Do you see multiple areas of dry rot?
Dry rot is one of the biggest indicators that your siding needs repair and possibly a full replacement if you are seeing it in multiple places on your house. Dry rot fungus is something that can spread quickly throughout residential siding so if you are seeing any signs of it, take care of it now. The winter months can sometime disguise or hide some of these areas with the drier months so if you’re seeing them in the late summer/fall, take care of the issue now. Denver is an amazing place to live that is so unique with its winter months and elevation. All of these factors should help drive your decision to get your siding evaluated before those harsh winter months begin. Contact Denver Siding Repair today for any of your siding needs.
