When it comes to protecting the interior and exterior of your home, roofing and siding will always be at the top of the list. These projects are typically tackled during spring and summer months, but if you are looking at replacement siding for your home, experts say the best time of year is fall.
Siding is a critical part of the appearance and well-being of your home. Attractive siding with colors, textures, and accessories adds beauty and character to your home. Good quality siding properly installed provides the necessary barrier that protects wall structure and insulation from moisture penetration that can lead to mold and rot. It also will resist wind, snow and ice during an Akron, Ohio winter better than your aging siding.
If you have been putting off replacing damaged or aging siding, the good news is now is the perfect time to schedule a fall installation or siding repair in Medina and Akron. Fall provides optimum temperatures and humidity for installing any type of siding, especially vinyl, which can be particularly sensitive to extreme heat and extreme cold.
During installation, it’s important that siding is carefully fitted and secured, especially around angles, edges, and window casings. Consider the following:
- High temperatures, especially the extremes Northeast Ohio has experienced, can cause vinyl siding to expand, stretching as much as a half an inch. This impacts the fit when siding is installed and can lead to buckling when the temperature cools and the vinyl contracts.
- In cooler weather, temperatures that drop even below 50 degrees can cause siding to become brittle and contract. Aside from the potential breakage that can occur during installation, a panel that has shrunk from the cold may be too short or too tight.
So, if moderate temperatures are best for siding installation, then spring should work too, correct? Not necessarily. Spring brings a lot of moisture and some potentially very rainy days, which not only can delay installation, but it can also expose the interior of walls and sheathing to dangerous damp and possible mold growth.
Fall siding installation in Akron is best
Besides the ideal weather conditions fall brings to a siding project, siding contractors are often more available and may even have access to discounted inventory from suppliers, saving you money on materials.
Taking time now to check your siding for needed repairs or a potential replacement means you can get on your local contractor’s fall schedule. You will know your siding needs attention if:
- Panels or edges are missing or loose.
- Birds or pests have nested behind or along panels.
- You are seeing cracks, warping, or rotting.
- The color or finish appears faded or is blistered.
At Precision Siding, our experts can provide a full inspection and advise you on repairing or replacing your siding. Call today and get on our fall schedule for your siding installation in Akron or Medina.