Inspecting Your Siding

Look for missing or dried out caulk that requires attention.

Inspecting your siding.

If you have older hardboard siding you probably do and this type of siding is prevalent in many areas. Inspecting your siding carefully check your siding on all sides of the house at least once a year. Keep your eyes open for the following. If you ve already taken the advice that i gave in last weeks blog post about exterior water management you ll probably have a good idea of which areas you need to pay the most attention to.

Tips for inspecting vinyl siding some of these details may be observed while inspecting the exterior of a house depending on whether the vinyl siding has already been installed or is in the process of being installed. Ripples in the siding can result from stapling or nailing through the face of the siding which is an incorrect installation. Rotted wall sheathing can be checked by removing the siding and checking it out or by hiring a professional for moisture testing. Next do the poke test.

Grab your screw driver and poke your siding to see if it is soft just like the dentist checking if you need a filling. If your siding is rotting and or warping it may be time for replacement. Cracking peeling fading or chalking in the paintwork.