Your siding is your house’s armor against the elements. But it can be hard to tell when you need to call the roofer to repair damage in your siding. Fortunately, a pro roofer from On Top Roofing LLC in Mililani, HI, has put together a handy guide for spotting damage in your siding so you can catch small problems before they become big ones.

Tips For Spotting Siding Damage

Look For Aging And Wear

Aging and wear shows up differently on different types of siding material.Vinyl will likely fade. Wood will show its age by warping, twisting, or rotting. Stone siding will crack. Regardless of the material, any sort of waviness or inconsistency in the lines of your siding is likely an indication of problematic wear.

Look For Nails

When you check your siding nails, you shouldn’t see any rust or protruding nail heads. If the nails have moved, that means your siding has moved. If there’s rust, moisture may be leaking into your siding. Both issues should be addressed.

Check The Seams

If your siding has visible caulking, you should check it for cracks or missing portions. These issues will allow moisture to seep in and may cause rot.

Check The Paint

Look for cracking and missing pieces in the paint on your siding. Some paint provides an extra layer of protection and you want to make sure paint is touched up periodically, and completely re-applied regularly. 

Examine Water Stains

Have you noticed water stains on your siding? Do they start on one part of the siding and then stop before reaching the ground? This may be a sign that water is seeping through a crack in your siding into the materials underneath. If this isn’t addressed quickly, it could cause rotting.

Do you have more questions for a roofer about damage to your siding? Give On Top Roofing LLC in Mililani, HI, a call at (808) 688-7407 and they’ll be happy to help. They serve all of Oahu and even offer 24-hour emergency roof repair. You can visit their website to find out more about their full range of roofing services.