Causes for Wood Siding Repair
Siding made of wood is a popular choice for exterior wall cladding because of its natural aesthetic appeal, versatile usefulness, and durability. The availability of a variety of wood used for siding, including pine, cedar, spruce, and redwood, gives you a wide choice to work with. The wood siding installation can be in the form of clapboard, shingles, or vertical boards.
Although all these end products are wood-based, they experience siding-related problems at different levels and intensities. Being able to identify your siding’s specific issues makes it easy to promptly address the need for wood siding repair.
Here are the common problems to look out for:
- Moisture absorption and rot
- Swelling and warping
- Insect infestation
- Old pieces
Siding made of wood develops cracks or small holes that need patching, sanding, and painting. The materials also need securing back into place if they have become loose. Detached pieces must fit tightly to adjacent ones once secured with nails and screws.
Any wood damage that reveals excessive rot and signs of moisture penetration may require wood siding installation. The process involves removing the damaged pieces or cutting out rotten sections and replacing them with new ones. To avoid further damage, we treat the siding to prevent decay. Seals and paints shield the siding from UV damage and other elements.
Bad maintenance habits and improper installation of siding will likely result in premature replacement. However, preventing minor issues from escalating can save you large siding repair costs. Widespread damage resulting from accidental occurrences and aging can pose a challenge that requires new pieces.
Since spoiled pieces may become an eyesore and compromise the integrity of the siding, seek professional assistance immediately if you spot something odd. Timely repairs will restore the aesthetic appeal, remove and replace bad parts, and prolong the life of your siding. If your siding is from a quality manufacturer, it will not only last a long time, but the repairs we carry out will also hold for extended periods.