Siding
What to Expect During Your Siding Installation
You have selected a reliable siding contractor and budgeted for the cost of your siding replacement. It is now time to prepare for your siding installation. Like any home renovation project, the siding installation process will vary depending on your home’s unique attributes. Understanding the siding replacement process, while working in tandem with a seasoned…
Siding
Should You Install a Housewrap Under Siding?
Housewrap stirs up a lot of confusion. Does it prevent moisture? Inhibit mold? Help prevent drafts? It does all three. Depending on how it’s hung, housewrap can either act as a moisture or wind barrier. So, should you install housewrap under the siding? Read on to find out. When used to slow winds, its job…
Siding
When is the Best Time for a Siding Replacement?
It doesn’t matter when you replace your siding, as long as it gets done, right? Actually, that’s not true—especially if you’re installing vinyl siding. Vinyl is sensitive to temperature extremes, so replacing it during winter or summer can affect the quality of your installation. According to siding experts, the best time for siding replacement depends…
Siding
Does Siding Installation Affect the Interior of the Home?
Your siding is an essential yet often overlooked part of your home, enhancing its exterior appearance and protecting against wind and rain. Along with your roof and drainage system, it keeps excess moisture outside, maintaining the structural integrity of your home. Siding also plays a key role in energy efficiency, acting as a barrier to…