Tempted to put off siding replacement? It may seem like no big deal—but the consequences can be costly! Waiting too long can open the door to water intrusion, pest issues, and even structural damage. And to top it off—after dealing with all that, you still need new siding!
Installing replacement siding protects your house’s structure, helps you bypass repair bills, boosts energy efficiency, keeps critters out, and enhances property value! Procrastinating might feel like the easier choice today, but it can cause bigger headaches (and expenses!) tomorrow. Let’s look at why delaying siding replacement just isn’t worth it!
7 Risks to Putting off Needed Siding Replacement
1. Your Home’s Structural Integrity Becomes Compromised
Your siding impacts the structure of your house. It acts as a protective barrier against the elements, precipitation, pests, and extreme outdoor temperatures. As siding wears out, it can crack or warp, causing moisture to penetrate your home. This leads to rot, which compromises your house’s stability. So if you’re thinking about waiting to replace your siding, just know that your home’s structure will be left exposed to more and more damage—putting its long-term value at risk.
The value of replacement siding: New siding not only looks beautiful, but it protects your home’s structural integrity.
2. You Constantly Have to Repair Your Home
While new siding is a significant investment, ongoing repair costs can add up quickly if your siding is worn out and needs to be replaced. The longer you wait, the more frequent (and expensive!) those repairs become. What could have been a simple siding replacement turns into a constant cycle of fixes that drain your budget and cause unnecessary stress. But when you take care of the need for new siding early, you avoid the ripple effect of growing repair bills. That way, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your house is well protected.
The value of replacement siding: When you get new siding, you’ll avoid escalating repair costs! That’s a win!
3. You’ll Use More Energy to Heat and Cool Your Home
Faulty siding and low-grade wall insulation are some of the main causes of high energy bills. Cracked or damaged siding contributes to poor energy efficiency in your home. Why? Because it allows outdoor temperatures to leak into your abode, causing your HVAC unit to work harder to make your interior comfortable. This causes your unit wear out quicker, making energy bills skyrocket (ouch!). Putting off your needed siding replacement means your hard-earned money goes right out the window.
The value of replacement siding: When you install new siding, your home will maintain excellent energy efficiency and save you on utilities. Plus, your HVAC unit won’t wear out as quickly!
4. You’ll Likely Experience Pest Infestation
When siding needs to be replaced but isn’t, gaps and cracks in it allow pests like termites, carpenter ants, and more to enter your home. These pesky critters can wreak havoc on your house by ruining your insulation, wrecking electrical wiring, and damaging other vital structural components.
The value of replacement siding: The good news is that you’ll avoid the hassle of costly pest infestations by installing new siding.
5. Your Property Value Will Drop
First impressions last, and worn-out or damaged siding can put a real dent in your property’s curb appeal. Cracked, unevenly faded boards with obvious wear and tear cause your exterior to look lackluster. Buyers aren’t drawn to the sight of neglected siding, so you’ll decrease your property value if you procrastinate needed siding replacement.
The value of replacement siding: When you cover your house in gorgeous new siding, your home’s beauty will soar, and your property value will increase. Now, that’s what we call a win-win!
6. Unhealthy Mold Will Grow in Your Walls
When worn-out siding allows water to invade your home, and then moisture sits in the warmth and darkness of your walls, what develops? You guessed it…mold and mildew. Why is that so unappealing? Because mold compromises your home’s air quality and can take a toll on your health. Unhealthy mold growth inside your home can cause wheezing, coughing, a runny nose, and even allergic reactions. If you smell or spot mold on your siding, particularly around its seams, it may indicate water is penetrating your siding. When moisture invades the inside of your wall, it not only causes unwanted mold growth but can also contribute to structural damage.
The value of replacement siding: When you install new siding, your indoor air quality will be healthier. How refreshing!
7. Your Interior Paint May Peel and Wallpaper May Detach
When your siding is compromised and you don’t replace it, surprisingly, it can impact your home’s interior paint job by causing it to peel right off the walls. And your wallpaper may start to come off your interior too. These may look like peculiar symptoms, but they are tied to compromised siding that opens your home to problems. When water invades through old siding, it weakens the adhesion of interior paint and wallpaper.
The value of replacement siding: When you replace your siding, the paint and wallpaper that look so beautiful in your home interior will stay intact.
Bolster Your Home’s Protection with Timely Siding Replacement
As you can see, delaying needed siding replacement costs more (in the end) than just biting the bullet and installing new siding in a timely fashion. So if you’ve been procrastinating a necessary siding replacement, or if you just want more clarity on your siding’s condition, contact us. We’ll take the mystery out of your home’s condition and provide siding solutions you’re sure to love.
At Porter Family Exteriors, we are an Elite Tier Contractor within the James Hardie Alliance, and to maintain this status, we’ve earned a high number of homeowners’ recommendations through GuildQuality, a leading third-party surveyor in the home improvement industry. We look forward to serving you!
