As a homeowner, you work hard to keep your house’s exterior in the best condition possible. While you probably know that extremely cold weather can damage your windows and siding in the winter, your home faces a variety of weather-related risks all year long. It’s important to understand these so you can prevent or repair any issues quickly and effectively.

How Weather Can Affect Your Windows & Siding

Windows

Most homeowners expect their windows to last for a number of years. Unfortunately, both hot and cold weather can cause different types of damage to windows, such as: 

• Bowing & Warping: Some windows, particularly those made with lower-quality materials, contract in extremely cold weather and expand in extremely hot weather, which decreases the window’s structural integrity. Over time, the window’s frame will bow and warp, damaging its appearance and inviting drafts. 
• Hardware Problems: Along with damaging the window’s frame, weather-related expansion and contraction also put the window’s hardware at risk. Often, damaged hardware causes a window to jam, meaning you may not be able to properly close your window and protect your home. 
• Cloudy Glass: During severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, forceful gusts of wind may scratch a window’s glass. Eventually, as these scratches and cracks accumulate, a window becomes cloudy and hard to see through. 

Siding

During the winter, moisture from snow and ice can develop under your home’s siding and cause problems such as mold growth, water damage, and structural issues. In addition, rapidly fluctuating winter weather puts panels at a greater risk for cracking, breaking, and loosening. Once your siding has endured this type of damage, a strong winter storm can tear entire panels off of your home. 

While the sides of your home are generally safer in the summer, the hot weather presents some unique dangers. In particular, extreme heat and UV radiation can cause shingles to dry out and crack, fade, or experience other issues that harm your home’s appearance and increase the risk of more severe damage during the winter. 

If you’re a homeowner in Lancaster County, NE, looking for a team of dedicated contractors to install or repair your vinyl siding or care for your windows, turn to Precision Siding & Windows for quality service. This local company, based in the heart of Lincoln, has been serving customers for over 40 years. Call (402) 489-4567 to schedule a free consultation. Visit their website for more information on their work and commitment to customer satisfaction.