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Top 8 Signs Your Home Needs a Siding Replacement

3/8/2017

32 Comments

 

​Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether your
​Siding needs to be replaced or not.

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​The experts at Pro Exterior in Westerville have come up with some siding tips for you, and an easy to use list of the top ten signs that will tell you if you are in need a siding replacement for your home.

Your siding protects your home from the elements, and it is something that is definitely important to replace on time in order to keep your home looking beautiful and in good shape.  
Your siding also plays a huge role in the appearance of your home.  If you find that you need to replace your siding,  use it as a chance to update your home the way you want, and protect your market value at the same time.  You may not be looking to move now, but life happens.  What if you get a new job offer and you and your family move out of state? It’s always best to cover your bases with something as important to your life as your home. Beautiful homes sell, but beautiful, well taken care of homes sell themselves.

At Pro Exterior, we only sell the very best to our customers, so we carry James Hardie Siding. James Hardie siding is known for its versatility, durability, and unequivocal beauty.  Pro Exterior is proud to be an Elite Preferred dealer of James Hardie Siding, and we are one of the only dealers in Westerville who offer it.  James Hardie siding is a Green and Sustainable insulation option for your modern home.  So, how do you know if you need to replace your siding? 
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Here’s a comprehensive list that tells you the top 8 signs that will clue you in about when you need to call a siding replacement company:
  1. Your heating and Cooling Bills are High
  2. Warping or misshapen siding
  3. Cracked or loose siding
  4. Peeling Paint or Loose Wallpaper
  5. Color Fading
  6. Bubbles underneath siding
  7. Dry Rot
  8. Mold, Mildew or Fungal Growth

If your siding needs to be replaced, come check out your siding options with the help of the experts our design center just North of Columbus on Polaris Parkway in Westerville!

32 Comments
Chris Tyler link
6/14/2017 05:43:25 am

To improve the exterior look of our homes, we need to take extra care which includes windows and doors and apart from these siding are also in demand. It should be replace time to time to improve the exterior look of the house, I would like to take some positive points from here to improve my home condition. Thanks for such a wonderful article.

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Larry Weaver link
10/24/2017 06:55:42 pm

That's interesting that if your heating and cooling bills are high, it might be a sign that you need siding replacement. I have noticed an increase in my heating that I haven't figured out yet, and there is some color fading, so I might need some replacement. Perhaps working with a siding contractor is the best way to go about for me to get it replaced.

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Kayla link
11/3/2017 01:46:07 am

My dad enjoyed this article because he thinks that our house needs to a siding replacement. He's now looking up some contractors to have it replaced. There's mold in our siding and as advised in this article, it's about time to replace it.

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Jeremy Thompson link
12/6/2017 09:46:44 pm

It's nice to learn that if there are signs of fungal growth in the siding it might mean that it's time for a replacement since a siding should be able to protect you from elements as you've mentioned. Therefore, having a mold growing on it is a sign that it's not par for the job anymore. I'll be sure to keep that in mind and check ours for any of these signs. Our sidings are still relatively well maintained which is why it must be lasting for quite a bit. If I find any issues with ours, I'll be sure to have it replaced ASAP. Thanks!

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Tammy Houston link
3/21/2018 10:34:36 pm

I liked how you emphasized that the siding plays a huge role on the aesthetic appearance of the house, so it is best to choose a siding that matches it perfectly as that will also affect the market value of the house in the future. Since my parents plan on selling the house as soon as my sister graduate college next year, I think this advice will help a lot. I will share this with them for the home improvement project next month. Thanks!

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Monica Chavez link
4/12/2018 08:30:58 pm

My husband and I are interested in moving into a new custom home and we're trying to learn more about different kinds of materials that can be used on the exterior of the house. I really like the look of siding and I think it would make the house look really colorful and pretty. I love how you point out that siding not only plays a role in making the home look beautiful, but it also keeps it protected from the elements. I think my husband would really like that aspect.

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Ashley Turns link
5/2/2018 08:55:42 pm

My husband and I have noticed that our heating bills are higher, so we are wondering if it might be time to replace our siding. So thanks for letting us know that if we notice that the color is fading or the product is cracked, it might be time for some new siding. Since we've also noticed a crack in our product, we'll be sure to replace it soon.

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sutton link
6/26/2018 11:26:34 am

I am glad you mentioned that dry rot and color fading can be a sign that the siding on your house needs to be released. I recently noticed that my wall have some on Thank you for the tips on how to tell if you need siding replacement.

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Vanessa Blair link
7/2/2018 11:59:42 pm

My mom was trimming the plants when she saw that there is a cracked siding at home. It was explained here that one of the reasons to replace the sidings is a cracked or loose siding. Moreover, it's advisable to hire professional contractors when planning to install new sidings.

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Aleshire Mueller link
7/6/2018 03:42:25 am

I really liked it when you said that replacing the siding is important because it affects the look of the house as well as its market value in case we ever want to sell it. The only siding is actually torn up with some places having heavy stains. It might be a good idea to replace it with something that is more durable because we intend to sell the house in the near future. Thanks.

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Ellie Davis link
7/16/2018 09:48:41 pm

My husband and I are building a home and need to get someone to come and do the siding. Thank you for pointing out that siding plays a huge role in the appearance of your home. This is something that is very important to me and why I want to make sure we get the best person possible to do our siding. I'll have to do some research and find a highly recommended contractor.

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Joy Butler link
8/6/2018 12:09:39 am

It really helped when you said that siding completely protects our homes. Just last Sunday, my husband noticed that the siding in front of our house is already damaged and might need some repair. I suggested that if it is possible, let's us just replace it for a better look.

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Mina Edinburgh link
8/16/2018 10:19:29 pm

It caught my attention when you said that replacing the old siding is one way to improve or preserve the value of the home, so it is best to do this as soon as the person sees the need to do so. The siding that we have been using is more than 25 years old, and it is still usable. However, we cannot deny that it is already damaged. Since my hubby is planning to sell the house off before we move to his home country, France, I think we need to consider replacing the siding.

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Sally Turner link
11/9/2018 11:22:19 am

Thank you for the list of signs that you might need to call a siding company. I think we are getting to that point. Great article!

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Mike Lee link
3/28/2019 11:03:16 am

We have been thinking about doing some siding repairs on our house. I think that it is good to look at replacing them now. They are getting kind of old now.

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Gillian Babcock link
5/1/2019 12:04:21 am

My sister was cleaning the exterior of our home and noticed that the sidings are worn out. It was explained here that the siding needs to be replaced in order to keep the home beautiful and in good shape. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire professionals for quality siding repairs.

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Millie Hue link
5/7/2019 07:34:02 pm

I totally agree when you said that one of the reasons why we might replace the sidings is due to protecting the market value of the property. That is the actual reason why we need to do that to the original sidings of the house. This is because we will sell the house by next year since we plan to move to a different state, so doing this will ensure that we will get the most out of the property.

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Skyler Williams link
10/16/2019 03:20:35 pm

Thank you for giving a list of what signs tell you that you need a siding replacement company. I've noticed that my siding is warping. I'll be sure to call a professional to come in and take care of the problem right away.

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David Johnson link
10/25/2019 04:41:24 pm

To me, it's a great point to cover your bases because your home is such an important investment. My house has some bubbles and some color fading because it was built at least thirty years ago. We'll have to look into new siding installation.

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Ellie Davis link
2/26/2020 02:18:00 pm

It's interesting to know that the sidings in your home will let your home looking beautiful. My husband and I are thinking about how to help my mother since we noticed that her sidings look damaged. I will let him know about the benefits of hiring a contractor to help my mother.

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Ron Booker link
4/9/2020 10:33:54 am

I was not aware that the siding could be the cause of utility bill raising because the temperature inside the house will not remain still. My cousin moved to an old house his uncle sold him, and lately, he has been presenting this kind of issue, but his unit is new. I will let him know that it could be they'd siding so it will be a good idea to have someone professional inspect it in case it needs to be replaced.

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kate hansen link
6/10/2020 04:21:42 pm

It was really helpful when you said that bubbles underneath the siding is a sign that you need to get it replaced. My husband and I live in a very old home, and we've noticed some bubbles in the siding of our home, and we were wondering if that was a bad thing. We'll have to look into hiring a contractor to come and installed new siding for our home.

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Patrick Ross link
7/16/2020 11:57:02 am

I like what you said about updating your home when you get new siding. My sister wants to make sure that her home has good curb appeal in the coming weeks. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.

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Greg Hampton link
8/12/2020 10:14:50 am

I like what you said about getting your siding replaced if your cooling bills are high. My sister wants to make sure that her home is temperate in the coming weeks. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.

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Hailey Miller link
9/10/2021 08:35:15 pm

Thanks for pointing out that replacing our sidings can update our home and increase its market value. This is really helpful because I want to improve my two-story house before my parents come to visit next weekend. With this, I will be looking for experts on Monday who can install high-quality sidings within five days.

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About Us link
3/4/2022 06:56:34 am

Your home is one of your most valuable assets. It is important to take care of it and ensure that it is in good condition. One way to do this is by replacing the siding on your home. If you are unsure whether or not you need a siding replacement, here are eight signs in this article mention properly that will let you know.

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Olivia Smart link
3/4/2022 01:43:26 pm

Thank you for explaining that if your heating or cooling bills are high, it could indicate a problem with your siding. We've noticed that we need to blast our heat a little more than normal these last few months and saw a spike in our heating bill. We didn't make the connection that it might be a problem with our siding so we'll see if we can get that checked out soon.

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John Carston link
4/26/2022 10:27:04 pm

I like that you said that it is a chance to edit your home if you find that you need a siding replacement. My uncle mentioned to me last night that he and my aunt was planning to have a siding replacement to keep them safe from elements outside, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to do. Thanks to this instructive article, I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if they consult vinyl sidings installation services as they can provide more information about the replacement process.

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Mia Evans link
5/3/2022 11:48:52 pm

It's interesting to know that siding would protect the house from various elements that would be important to keep it in good shape. I guess we need to choose the material that would actually last for a long time without the need for that much maintenance. We would have the house constructed by next year once we find contractors to hire, so we should list down our preferences as early as now so that the process will be done faster.

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Daisy James link
12/12/2022 04:28:06 pm

I'm really glad you said that peeling paint is a bad sign. My sister was at my house yesterday afternoon for lunch, and she talked about how the paint on her siding has started to chip and pain, so she was wondering if that meant that something is wrong. I'll pass this information along to her so she can look into getting new siding installed.

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Olivia Smart link
1/13/2023 02:47:43 pm

Thank you for explaining how you should consider replacing your siding if you notice that your heating and cooling bills are high. Our heating bills have been really high this year even when we've made sure to cover all the drafts. I'll be sure to look into replacing our siding soon.

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Iris Smith link
1/30/2023 09:48:16 pm

Thank you for mentioning that your siding shields your house from the elements. It is crucial to replace it before it wears out if you want to keep your house looking lovely and in good condition. My mother desires to remodel her home. I'll advise her to get the external siding repaired so that the house will be safe.

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