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Siding Installation Services
Siding Pros of Coquitlam is the #1 choice of siding contractors in the Coquitlam, British Columbia, area. By explaining various aspects of the siding installation process, we hope you’ll have fewer hesitations or worries when choosing us as your siding replacement contractors. Two major questions that clients often want to have answered are how to know when it is time to get new siding installed and what to expect during the installation process.
Signs That it is Time to
Get New Siding Installed
Many people don’t spend a whole lot of time looking at their siding until there are evident problems arising. In many ways, it is an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ part of your house, especially once you are cozy inside. However, by taking a quick look around your house at the siding, you’ll quickly be able to visually assess if it is coming time for siding repair or replacement.
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Rot on the Siding
Rot can appear on wood siding, and it is essential that you check regularly and act quickly if you find any. Rotting siding can be an indicator of water damage, and the siding can no longer serve its role of protecting your home.
Cracks and Gaps
Cracks or gaps in your siding will not only create an eyesore but also compromise the integrity of your home. If your siding is full of cracks or gaps, then it will not be serving its role in protecting your home from the elements. Depending on the severity of the cracks, a siding contractor may be able to offer you a temporary siding repair or complete removal, and replacement might be recommended.
Too Much Maintenance
Doing some small siding repairs might serve as a temporary solution, but if you are constantly doing patchwork, then this can be an indicator that siding replacement is necessary. Maintenance costs will add up, and too many repairs will be detrimental to the overall health of your siding.
Average Life Cycle of Siding
Even if your siding isn’t showing visible signs of needing repair or replacement, it might be necessary due to the age of your siding. Different siding materials will have different life spans depending on the material and what kind of care it has received. For instance, if you have wood siding, then periodic staining, sealing or painting will help it last longer, but if you skip this care, then the life cycle might be significantly reduced. Typically, you can expect siding to last 15 to 20 years; as you near this anniversary, it is recommended to have a trusted siding contractor, like Siding Pros of Coquitlam, provide advice on how much longer you can go before getting your siding replaced.
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- Annacis Island
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What to Expect During your Siding Installation
Depending on the size of your house, ease of access and expertise of the siding installers, it might take upwards of 1-3 weeks to complete. Here are a few things to consider and expect when getting your siding installed.
How to Prep for your Installers
When the siding installers arrive, they want to get straight to work; you can help prepare for their arrival through a few simple tasks.
- Clear away anything that blocks access to the siding, such as toys, stacked firewood, patio furniture, potted plants, or garden hoses.
- Trim back tree branches or shrubs that will get in the way or might scratch at the new siding.
- Cut the grass short to allow the contractors to easily spot fallen nails or other construction debris.
- Park your car away from the house; this will keep it out of the contractors’ way and ensure it doesn’t get damaged.
- Remove fragile indoor hanging items like mirrors and picture frames. Installation of siding can cause vibrations and movements inside your home, too, possibly causing these items to fall.
Exterior Wall Inspection and Possible Repairs
Before installing new siding, there is an inspection of the walls and repairs are done as needed, especially if you have your siding replaced due to rot, cracks or gaps that allowed water to penetrate. Simply covering over water damage with new siding is a surefire way to cause big problems in the future. Repairs might include replacing damaged wood, adding more insulation, or installing a weather-proofing layer.
Proper Cleanup
Following your siding installation, there should be no indication that the siding installers were ever there, except for your brand-new siding, of course. After the final cleanup, your yard should be virtually spotless and free of nails or debris. At the end of each workday, the team should also clean up any old materials from the day and have their tools out of the way.