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.

To inspect your own home for rotted wood siding start by figuring out which areas will be prone to rotting first. 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. In some cases you can push the siding with your fingers to find rotted or soft spots. 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.

Look for missing or dried out caulk that requires attention. Ripples in the siding can result from stapling or nailing through the face of the siding which is an incorrect installation. Cracking peeling fading or chalking in the paintwork. Grab your screw driver and poke your siding to see if it is soft just like the dentist checking if you need a filling.

Touch up if necessary see below for painting instructions cracking or missing sealant in all joints and seams. Keep your eyes open for the following. If your siding is rotting and or warping it may be time for replacement.