siding maintenance

Do you wonder how to maintain different types of siding ? We will give you a few answers on how and why it is important for your house!

Well, maintaining siding is essential as it prolongs the life of your exterior. And not only that, nurturing the siding protects the whole structure of your home. It isn’t simple to pay attention to all segments of your home, but keep in mind that siding materials require special maintenance.

Maintaining Your Siding is Essential

Maintain a siding routine is essential. It preserves its longevity..

Different types of siding have their own specific characteristics and different ways of maintenance.

So, depending on what kind of siding you have (or what kind of siding you plan to install), you need to consider the different specifications and ways to take care of it.

Some materials require more care and can be a maintenance problem due to the uniqueness of the material from which it is made. Тherefore, always make sure that the maintenance of your siding is in accordance with the material you have.

How To Maintain Different Types Of Siding

Maintain Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is designed to be left alone, but if a piece of siding happens to come loose, you need to fix it as soon as possible. Vinyl siding is often chosen by homeowners who do not have much time to maintain the exterior of their home.

In many ways, vinyl is less maintained than wood siding, as it does not require regular painting. Also, this material doesn’t rot and is resistant to moisture issues. This makes vinyl a perfect and durable material that is resistant to external factors.

But still vinyl needs a little care. The best idea is to pay and have your vinyl siding power washed either before or after summer.

You can also do it yourself. Be creative, there are millions of pressure cleaners on the market. They are multi-purpose and can be used for a variety of purposes besides your exterior.
Pressure cleaning is a great choice. It extends the life of your siding, refreshes the look and protects the material from damage.

They also protect against various insects that love to hide and destroy your exterior. Spiders and other insects like to live in the small ledges made in the siding stair-steps. So, pressure washing will remove most of these!

aluminium siding

Wood Siding Maintaining

Wood siding is another low-maintenance material. Many people choose wood siding when they want the look and sustainability of real wood. But keep in mind that wood material needs to be treated every 4 to 6 years depending on how fierce the elements are in your area. So, for a certain period of time, you need to take time and give a little life to the wood material.

The biggest drawback to most modified woods is that it can’t be painted. While some very rustic or modern buildings look good with a natural or weathered appearance, more traditional homes look their best when painted, which means that modified wood is often not the best choice.

From a maintenance standpoint – no need to scrape and repaint, but it restricts the options you have for the appearance of your home.

The bottom line is that wood is more restrictive. Needs special maintenance, repainting, coating with different protective layers, etc. Although wood siding has a special finish, it is still an organic material and is susceptible to damage.

wood siding

Aluminum Siding

This type of siding is fairly low-maintenance and doesn’t have any of the drawbacks. So, it won’t melt in the sun or crack in the cold. Aluminum siding is one of the oldest alternatives to wood siding and was first created back in the 1930s.

It’s available in both smooth planks and planks that have a wood-look texture, so you have some options for how you can clad your home.

Aluminum siding can be found on the market in different variants. The choice is literally endless. Its popularity is due to the fact that it is a great protector of your home. It does not need special maintenance, is not prone to cracking and can not be attacked by insects. Fairly long-lasting, as it resists most moisture problems and insect activity, and it’s flame retardant.

However, the colour of the siding tends to fade quickly, turning into a chalky residue that can brush off on your clothing. If your home is exposed to a lot of sunlight, be sure to choose lighter colours. Darker colours can easily fade, so your exterior will need to be repainted.

The best idea is to pressure wash once or twice a year, making sure to fill the plastic dip tube on the pressure washer with laundry detergent. Your aluminum siding will remain bright and shiny for years, and the task won’t seem overwhelming!

aluminium siding exterior

Maintaining the exterior of your home helps prevent water intrusion and is an important part of sustaining the beauty and value of your home.

The extent and nature of maintenance will depend on the the design of your house, its geographic location, the amount of weather and sun
exposure, and the landscaping near your house.

Easy Tips: How to Maintain Siding

Keep Your Siding Clean

Give your exterior deep cleaning at least once a year. This will save you a lot of time and money. Use a pressure washer and special exterior detergents. Always be careful to remove the detergent well with water. After cleaning the material well, check the siding again as some minor repairs may be needed. After such care, your home will shine, and not only the exterior but you will completely protect the interior of the home!

Maintain The Color Of The Siding

As I said before, the color of your siding is very important. Although some materials need to be repainted over several years, others do not need such maintenance.

But colour is essential not only for appearance but also protects the siding from rain, wind, sunlight and heat.

Examine your home carefully and look for irregularities. If the paint is cracked or faded somewhere, it’s time to fix it. Apply a good primer, it is a great base for your siding. After these steps, apply paint and carefully paint the repaired area.

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