For those that have already experienced the rough Denver, Colorado weather know just how relentless it can be. Snow that can pile up for days combined with frigid temperatures can make for rough conditions on your home.
As we head into these winter months, you need to make sure that your house and it’s siding is prepared. It’s better to be proactive than having a company try to repair your siding in the dead of winter where weather can make it more difficult to do so.
And the last thing you want is an issue with your siding when the snow is coming down. Here are a few signs you might need to have your home siding repaired.
Sign #1: Abnormal amounts of rotting.
When you begin to see multiple areas of rot across your home siding, you could be in for a rough winter. Rot on your siding is a good indicator that that moisture is having a tough time leaving the wall line. While you might be able to piece together repairs, rotting can prematurely age siding and can be an entry point for rain or other moisture to begin to seep into the interior of your house.
Sign #2: Warping on portions of your home siding.
Warping can often go hand in hand with being an early indicator of rotting issues. Warping is the symptom that there is often an issue underneath the siding that you aren’t seeing.
You can take a sharp object to try and see if the siding breaks away easily to reveal anything under the warped section. But it might be best to contact Denver Siding Repair so we can send out an expert to ensure further damage isn’t done to the house while inspecting the warped area.
Sign #3: Mold and/or mildew becoming present.
Mold or mildew is one of the common issues we run into when a home’s insulation or house wrap is not up to par. Mold or mildew might be appearing on the exterior but if you’re seeing it inside, you likely have an entry point to the elements behind your exterior siding.
If you are seeing mold, we HIGHLY recommend contacting us today as this can cause other health issues for people living inside or even structural concerns for the house.
Sign #4: Issues with the paint or even the home siding surface.
This is more of a broad issue that encapsulates a lot of potential signs your home siding needs repair or replaced. Living in Denver can cause extreme swings in the temperature and weather elements.
If you begin to see cracks, bubbles, or peeling, you should have one of our experts come out to your home to evaluate. Peeling can often be a good indicator that moisture is being trapped under the surface and you need to have somebody look at the affected areas.
Sign #5: Animals have made themselves a home… in your home.
Denver has some of the most amazing outdoor areas in the entire country which is why it can be frustrating when that wildlife tries to make its way into your home. We often see that damage from birds as they make their way into your home can indicate issues with your siding.
When these animals get cold, they will peck and burrow their way to be closer to a source of heat. Weak or damaged siding can often provide that entry for them.
Sign #6: Sudden increases in energy usage.
It’s getting colder and my energy bill went up? Of course it did… we live in Denver! However, if you are looking at your bill and energy usage comparing to previous years’ winter months, you might see increases.
If you see the increases in energy consumption but it doesn’t make sense (warmer winter than last year) then you should contact us to evaluate your home’s siding.
Use these signs to evaluate whether you should be reaching out to Denver Siding Repair to have one of our experts evaluate your home’s siding. We can make sure you are ready for the cold winter months and all the extreme elements that Denver brings.
