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If you’re looking to upgrade the siding on your home, there are a few steps you’ll need to take before the project begins. First, you need to find a reliable contractor to work with. After that, here are a few common steps that both you and your contractor will need to do to get everything ready for the siding installation.

How to Prepare for Siding Installation

1. Remove Outdoor Obstacles

Before any real work can start, you will need to move outdoor furniture and planters away from your exterior walls. Anything that can be a trip hazard or otherwise impede a contractor’s work will cause unnecessary delays. This may even require you to park your vehicles in a different location while the laborers are working, so talk with your contractor to see how much space they need, and clear a path accordingly.

2. Trim Trees & Tie Back Bushes

If you have trees near your house, you may need to trim back branches, especially if they extend close to or hang over the exterior walls of your house. Low hanging branches that may get in the way of moving equipment and materials should be trimmed as necessary.

Decorative plants and shrubs near your home that are not in moveable planters may need to be tied back both for their safety and the safety of the workers while moving materials.

3. Prepare Interior Walls for Vibrations

siding installationWhen the work begins, the walls may shake from time to time. Because of this, remove pictures, loose shelves, or anything valuable that might fall. You want to prevent damage to any fragile decor left on the wall or beneath objects that could fall.

It’s also smart to ensure that anyone who is going to be inside the house while the contractor is working knows what to expect.

4. Remove Old Siding

Once the above steps have been taken, your contractor will need to remove the old siding before the new siding installation can take place. The time it will take depends entirely on the type of siding, how it is connected, and its condition. Once the old siding is removed, the structure of the wall behind it must be assessed before moving forward.

5. Address Structural Issues Prior to New Installation

If there are any structural issues, such as water damage, termites, or wood rot, your contractor will discuss steps to address them for your wall to be ready for new siding. Only after any necessary repairs take place can your contractor move on to the installation process.

 

If your house needs new siding, hire a contractor you can trust. Buffalo Roofing in Kearny, NE, has been serving Nebraska along with parts of South Dakota and Kansas since 2009. Aside from roofing work, these contractors are experienced at siding and gutter installation, and they guarantee you’ll be happy with their work. Call them today at (308) 224-3163 to request a free quote, or visit their website for more information on their services.

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