The fall is the best time to settle down after those summer vacations and start polishing off your to-do list with a wonderful pumpkin spice latte in hand. Among the myriad of important things on your list, include siding installation for your home or business. Why? Installing siding works best during seasons with moderate temperatures.  

Applying siding in extreme heats can be very detrimental to the project. Summer heat causes vinyl siding to expand, and when winter’s cold weather arrives at the end of the year, the resulting shrinking can cause the material to buckle or crack. The less extreme temperatures of fall provide a more stable environment to install siding accurately and precisely, without the drastic size changes of more varied temperatures. The cool fall weather is also ideal for a variety of siding materials besides vinyl, such as wood. 

Although it is sometimes tempting to leave home repairs to the last minute, it is a good idea to address siding issues as soon as possible in the fall—gaps or holes in your siding can lead to much higher utility bills in the winter. Fall installation will not only save you money, but will also be more efficient and productive.

Additionally, fall installation reduces the chances that siding contractors will have to work outside in the middle of a winter storm or spring rain shower. Applying siding in inclement weather increases the likelihood that there will be mold or mildew in your home. If you want to avoid these extra hassles, it is best to plan your siding installation for the fall when the weather is still cooperating.

Ready to fix up your home before the freezing temperatures and storms hit? Call Rochester, NY’s siding and roofing experts, Ontario Exteriors, for superior siding installation and customer service. You can reach them at (585) 421-0880 or check out their website for a list of their wide range of highly professional, top-notch services and reliable manufacturers.