Vinyl siding is durable and does a stellar job protecting your home from the elements. However, it won’t last forever and eventually must be replaced to prevent water damage, mold growth, and other problems. Bulldog Contractors, the premier residential roofing and siding contractor in Minnesota, Colorado, and Texas, has a wealth of storm damage repair experience and knows the signs of siding failure.

3 Signs Your Vinyl Siding Needs Replacement

Bent Panels From High Winds

Vinyl siding can withstand hail, snow, and ice, but it is vulnerable to high winds. The constant force of gusts can make siding panels vibrate and loosen, allowing air into the spaces between and beneath the panels. Eventually, the siding will bend away from the house and leave the structure susceptible to weather damage. If you notice bent panels on your home, call a roofing and siding contractor to see if the cladding should be replaced. 

Warping Due to Temperature Shifts

Siding must endure extreme temperatures, from bitter cold during Minnesota and Colorado winters to hot Texas summers. Temperature fluctuations cause vinyl siding to expand and contract, which eventually results in panels warping or becoming brittle. Although you can replace individual panels, pervasive damage requires complete replacement by a skilled roofing and siding contractor.  

Cracking or Other Damage

Cracked, missing, or damaged panels leave your home at risk of water seepage. Anything from waving tree branches and stones kicked up by a lawnmower to dents from poorly aimed softballs can cause trouble, so you should replace at least the damaged panels.

Even if your siding doesn’t show these symptoms, it should be replaced every 10–15 years to ensure your home is protected and looks its best. Call Bulldog Contractors at (800) 888-2855 or send a message via their website to schedule service. Their experienced team of roofing and siding contractors is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, so you’re assured of outstanding work. Like them on Facebook for updates on business news and projects.