Siding Maintenance Tips
Just like your roof, your siding takes up a large portion of your home’s exterior. It also needs some love and care every once in a while. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to clean and maintain, especially when done in the fall season when the weather is not too hot. You might be wondering why this part of your home needs to be cleaned. While it’s true that some materials need very little maintenance since they are designed to be in the elements and protect your home’s structural integrity, it’s still a better practice if you maintain it. Here are some maintenance tips to keep it in good shape.
Wood Maintenance
Wood is the most popular used for exteriors. Depending on how fierce the elements are in your area, wood needs to be treated every four to six years. Moisture and pests could get in if there are cracks and holes in wood. Some steps you can do to keep wood in good shape are the following: re-nailing loose sheathing, patching any holes or gaps and replacing rotted elements. You should also get rid of overgrown tree roots or repair damaged gutters that let water drain onto masonry surfaces.
Vinyl Maintenance
Vinyl is designed to be left alone, but you need to fix it if there is a piece that has come loose. If your home’s exterior is made of vinyl, you need to check if it got bent or curved into a different shape and won’t go back to its original look. It may need to be replaced. You should also inspect it if it is flapping in the wind. To keep its appearance, it doesn’t hurt to pay to have it power washed.
Stucco Maintenance
If you used metal for your exterior, you have to coat it with a sealant if it is beginning to rust. You also have to scrape off some off its rusty parts so it won’t rust through. Many metal exteriors are painted. If you see paint that is peeling or starting to chip, your home’s metal exteriors have to be repainted to preserve the life of the rest of the coat.
These are essential siding maintenance tips that every homeowner should practice. If you need professional maintenance work for your home’s exterior, feel free to contact Plus Services at (770) 854-1925. We serve clients in Marietta, GA.
