What is Siding?
The Benefits of Siding
Increased Curb Appeal
As mentioned, siding does not just protect your home from the elements. It also offers your home great curb appeal. As siding ages, it also fades and often gives your home a dirty look, which has nothing to do with how well you look after your siding – it just happens over time. When you install new siding, there are countless colors, profiles and textures to choose from. Not only does this give your home a new look and feel, it may also increase the value of your home when and if you decide to sell. In fact, 99% of realtors believe curb appeal is important when attracting a buyer, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2018 Remodelling Impact Report.
Good for the Environment
New siding is also good for the environment. From its durability to long lifecycles, to the energy efficiency it offers your home, if you want to help the environment, consider new siding. Vinyl siding has a particularly positive effect on the environment as it is made from raw materials and is easily disposed of at the end of its lifespan.
Financial Impact
If you are looking to lower your energy bills this year, consider installing new siding. Some upgrades to think about when replacing the siding on your home include adding insulation to your exterior walls. Insulation is vital when it comes to maintaining and running an energy efficient home and adding insulation to the wall cavities with blow-in insulation will help lower your utility bills throughout the year.
Repair Structural Damage
Old siding often allows water to leak into your home, which can potentially cause major structural damage. Sometimes this damage is noticeable, yet unfortunately, it is often not obvious until it starts showing up as cracks in the drywall. Oftentimes, it is unnoticeable without removing the siding or drywall to find the damage. When you replace your siding, it is often possible to fix any structural damage from the outside without disrupting the inside of your home. And, fixing the damage early on will help make sure you do not face costlier repairs in the long-run.
Why Your Home Needs Siding
Without properly installed siding, water may enter your home and cause major damage like mold or foundational issues. And, given that many materials contract and expand with fluctuating temperatures, siding is often used to cover the joints of your house. If the joints are not fully covered or sealed, water and other forms of precipitation like snow may enter the home and cause extensive damage.
Siding also plays a vital role in lowering your energy bills. If your home is not properly insulated with effective siding, your heating and cooling units will be working that much harder year round, which inevitably will increase your utility bills.
