Fresh siding can have a huge impact on your home. It offers several benefits. Here are a few reasons why you should update your home’s exterior with fresh siding.
1. Better Insulation
Your siding does more than just make your home look attractive. It plays an important role in keeping your home insulated. Siding takes the brunt of wind damage which can cool your home. It also keeps the insulation behind it safe and dry. Without new siding, there’s always a chance that your old siding can become damaged.
When your siding is damaged, it can expose your insulation to water. Mold loves the combination of insulation and water. It can grow rapidly which can become a hazard. You may even find yourself needing to replace the entire wall.
Fresh siding preserves the insulation, keeps your home’s energy bill from climbing, and prevents mold growth.
2. Water Damage
Old siding can do worse than just introducing mold to your home. It can also allow wooden beams within your walls to be exposed to water. Between your siding and interior wall are insulation and wooden beams. These beams make up the framework of your house.
When those beams become wet, they can start to decay. Some wooden beams are treated for moisture. Not all of them. If enough water makes contact with the wood, it can start to swell and become soft. It’ll no longer be able to support your home. As a result, your home may start to sag.
New siding ensures that the beams are kept safe from water. Your home lasts longer with fresh siding.
3. Increase Curb Appeal
One of the most common reasons that people update their fresh siding is to increase their curb appeal. Old siding can make your home look older than it is. It can also date it. Like all things, there are siding trends. If your home is no longer using trendy siding, then it’s an eyesore.
Fresh siding can make your home look several years younger. It can completely change how your house looks and the atmosphere it presents. You may even be able to add value to your home through fresh siding alone.
Plan Your Siding Replacement
A lot of consideration should go into your siding replacement. What color do you want it to be? What kind of material do you want to use? Working with Five Star Remodeling can make those choices easier. Call our experts today to find out more about remodeling your siding.
