What to Know Before Replacing Your Siding

Residential siding plays many essential roles. Not only does it add curb appeal and protect your home, but it also adds value and increases energy efficiency. For all of those reasons, you should make sure that your home’s siding is always in good shape.

Unfortunately, time and weather can be hard on any siding material. If your home’s exterior has seen better days, it might be time for a siding replacement. However, you shouldn’t attempt this home improvement task on your own.

Instead, you should leave it to a helpful home remodeling company that specializes in residential siding. NJ residents have trusted Magnolia Home Remodeling for years, so you can count on us to provide you with more information on roofing projects. We’ll tell you more about the signs that you need a replacement for, the cost of the project, the types of siding, and so much more. Keep reading to learn about the siding replacement process.

Signs That You Need to Replace Your Siding

Since we have years of experience as a siding contractor, it’s much easier for us to determine when the siding needs to be replaced. For the average homeowner, it can be a little more challenging. Aside from considering the age of your home’s siding, you can also look for signs that the material is starting to decline.

We recommend that you check your home’s siding each year to see if there are any signs of deterioration. You should also check it after any major storms. It’s crucial that you look for any signs of damage that could lead to more issues down the road. The following are just a few of the signs that could indicate your siding needs to be replaced:

Leaky Siding
Cracked Siding
Discolored Siding
Warped Siding
Higher Energy Bills
Mold or Mildew on Siding

Leaky Siding

Have you noticed that the paint is peeling off your interior walls? Are you starting to spot bubbles or blisters in your siding? If you answered yes to either question, that could indicate that water has made its way into your residential siding. NJ homes can sustain all kinds of damage that eventually leads to leaks, so it is crucial that you inspect your property regularly.

If the leak isn’t caused by a large hole or crack, your siding simply isn’t protecting your home like it should. In this case, it’s important that you hire someone for siding replacement before your home sustains severe and expensive water damage from the elements.

Cracked Siding

A quick walkaround is all that you should need to locate cracks in your siding. While they can be caused by storms or rogue golf balls, age can also be a factor. If it was a one-time incident that caused a crack or hole in your vinyl siding, you might be able to get away with a repair.

If it seems to be a recurring problem caused by brittle siding, it would be better to replace all of the sidings. When it comes to siding, replacing it is usually a more cost-effective option than continuing to pay for repairs.

Discolored Siding

If your wood siding frequently needs to be repainted or your vinyl siding is starting to fade, you should plan on replacing your siding. Any kind of discoloration indicates that your siding is on its last limb in terms of weatherproofing.

That doesn’t mean that it’s completely useless when it comes to protecting your home from the elements. However, it does signal that your siding will need to be replaced soon to avoid more significant problems in the future. Not to mention, discolored siding brings down the overall appearance of your home.

Cost of Replacing Siding

How much will siding replacing cost? While we would love to give you a straightforward answer, the truth is that the cost varies from project to project. In fact, there are several factors that influence the price of your siding installation. One of the biggest factors is the size of your home. Most contractors will charge you by square foot. The average cost is typically $5-$7 per square foot.

Along with the size of your home and the cost of labor, you need to consider the price of the siding products. Since there are so many different colors, styles, and types of material, it is easy to find a product that fits both your taste and budget. The following are the main types of siding from which you can choose:

Stone Veneer
Vinyl Siding
Fiber Cement Siding
Wood Siding

Different Brands of Siding

In addition to the many different siding options, you get to choose from several different brands. Each of them has their own benefits and specialties. While some manufacturers are known for their durable fiber cement products, others offer affordable vinyl options.

At Magnolia Home Remodeling, we believe in providing our customers with a wide variety of siding products. Regardless of which you choose, you can be sure that we only work with quality materials, including:

Ascent Composite Cladding
Alside Vinyl Siding
CertainTeed Vinyl Siding
James Hardie Fiber Cement
Royal Composite Siding

Our experts are trained and certified to install several different types of siding products. That means our professionals have the knowledge and tools to professionally install any of the siding brands you select for your replacement project.

Ask Magnolia Home Remodeling How to Replace Your Siding

If you’ve noticed signs of age and deterioration, you should never attempt any siding replacing projects on your own. Instead, you should leave this daunting project to a team of skilled professionals with all of the knowledge and tools to get the job done right.

Fortunately, you don’t have to look far to find trusted roofing and siding contractors. With all of our experience in residential siding, NJ homeowners can count on Magnolia Home Remodeling to provide exceptional results. To get in touch, you can call us or fill out our online form and schedule an in-home consultation with our siding replacement professionals.