It’s the perfect weather for getting started on exterior home improvement projects. Warm, dry weather is paramount for completing quality siding replacements, which usually take several days to complete. If your siding needs replacement, Gateway Exteriors in Wentzville, MO, recommends getting started now to beat the crowd. Replacing your siding in the spring is the smartest way to prepare for the upcoming stormy weather. 

Protect Your Home From the Elements

Siding is designed to take a beating, but nothing lasts forever. When your siding deteriorates or loses its seal, it can’t protect your home from the elements. Replace your siding if you suspect it no longer resists water or of it’s nearing the end of its manufacturer’s warranty. Poorly maintained wood siding is particularly susceptible to letting in moisture.

Choose Quality Siding Materials

It’s rare that you can patch siding. Even if your siding only has a small amount of damage, piecemeal repairs are not generally recommended. Instead, it’s much easier and more cost-effective to wait until you can replace everything at once—especially if you want colors and textures to match. Many types of siding are on the market, including vinyl, wood, and James Hardie® siding (fiber cement). Gateway Exteriors highly recommends James Hardie siding, as it’s fire resistant, repels insects, and is available in a wide variety of colors. Fiber cement takes up to two weeks to install, so your best bet is to get started now while it’s warm.

Siding replacement is a difficult project that requires extensive training and experience to complete correctly. For a timely and high-quality siding installation, residents of Wentzville, MO, turn to Gateway Exteriors. Call (636) 327-8609 to request your free estimate, or visit them online to view photos of their past work.