Handyman Service Tips
Many people usually don’t pay attention to their house’s siding. But, if you’re a homeowner, you shouldn’t make the same mistake. Just like with other building materials, siding can deteriorate over time and develop issues that need the attention of a handyman service expert. It can even have problems that are beyond repair and call for full replacement.
Your professional handyman will tell you when it’s time to take out your old siding and install a new one. But, if you want to know now, you can inspect your siding and see if it has the following issues:
It’s warped and rotten
Rotting and warping are signs that water has penetrated your siding and damaged the wooden boards. But don’t rely on visual inspection alone; instead, use a screwdriver to poke under the siding. If the surface beneath it is soft and easy to penetrate, it’s a sign that you should call your handyman service company and ask them to replace your siding ASAP.
Lots of boards are cracked and/or loose
There’s nothing wrong with replacing a few boards that have become loose after a storm. But, if loose boards are a constant problem for you, or if large numbers of boards are missing, it might be a sign that there’s a bigger issue involved and that full siding replacement is needed. This is also the case if a large section of your siding has cracked boards.
You see bubbles just below the siding surface
Bubbles usually indicate that water is trapped beneath the siding surface. This is a problem since siding is supposed to keep water out, not keep it in! This trapped moisture can damage the siding as well as the wallboard and your home’s interiors, leading to extensive repairs down the road.
There are plenty of holes in the siding
Small holes in the siding are usually caused by wood-boring insects, while bigger ones are usually caused by rats and other animals that want to gain access into your home. Regardless of their size, though, holes are always bad news since they allow rain and snow to enter the siding and cause water damage.
If you see one or more of these signs, it’s time to call Affordable Exteriors & Handyman Services at (757) 829-0643 and take advantage of our services in Chesapeake, VA. We offer a wide range of home improvement solutions including siding installation.