With summer on the horizon, now is the time to start thinking about summer home maintenance. One thing that many homeowners overlook is their siding. As the trusted siding company in Minneapolis and the rest of the Twin Cities area, JTR Roofing is here to provide you with four simple steps to make your summer siding maintenance a breeze!
Wash
First, before you do anything else with your siding, it is
important to wash it. Always listen to the manufacturer instructions to be sure
you are washing it correctly. However, most materials can be washed with soapy
water and immediately rinsed for the best results.
Dirty siding can hide issues during the next step, so it is important to make sure you are starting with a clean slate before you move on.
Inspect
Once the siding is clean and there’s no more dirt obscuring
any problems, take a walk around your home. While you walk around, pay close
attention to your siding – are there any major issues like peeling panels,
holes, cracks or signs of animals/pests causing damage? If the answer to any of
these is yes, call JTR Roofing as soon as possible so we can get repairs
underway.
Paint or Repair
If you notice any issues, the next step as mentioned above
is to give your local siding company, like JTR Roofing, a call so they can
schedule a time to come out and fix the issue.
However, if there are no issues or the only problem seems to
be that the paint is old, you can pursue other renovations such as new exterior
paint! Whether you simply don’t like the color, or the current paint is peeling
(but the siding remains intact), new paint can increase your home’s curb appeal
and make it feel brand new once again!
Replace
Finally, if your siding is reaching the end of its expected
lifespan or has significant damage that can’t be easily repaired, it’s time to
replace it. Luckily, a trustworthy siding company like JTR Roofing will be able
to help you out! From deciding that it is time to replace to helping you choose
which new siding will work best, we will be there every step of the way.
Outdated or damaged siding can lower your energy efficiency,
costing you more money monthly and it can cause expensive damage to your home
if left unchecked. Don’t ignore the importance of siding, and instead make sure
to perform these steps annually to ensure that your siding is in the best
condition possible!
Are you ready to have your siding repaired or replaced? As
your local siding company in Minneapolis, we can help. With decades of
experience and tons of happy
customers, you can count on JTR Roofing. Call us today at 651-777-7394 or contact us!