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Vinyl siding is an affordable, long-lasting way to protect your home’s exterior. While it requires little maintenance in the long run, it may encounter a few common issues. Luckily, these are usually easy to resolve with some attention from siding professionals. The guide below explains four common problems with vinyl siding and how they can be resolved.

What Are the Common Vinyl Siding Issues?

1. Warping

Vinyl siding will expand and contract with the fluctuation of temperature. Therefore, the siding must be hung with room to shift. Otherwise, the siding will begin to warp and buckle. Because this issue stems from improper installation, you can avoid it by hiring a certified contractor for your siding job.

2. Cracking 

While siding is durable, it can be damaged by strong impacts. For example, a hailstorm or a misguided baseball may crack the siding. While the water barrier below the siding will still protect your home, the cracked or missing siding can be unsightly and lower resale value. If the damage is minor enough, you may be able to have a professional repair it.

3. Loosening

siding-WaterlooThis is another problem that can arise from improper installation. If the siding has too much room to move, it may slip out of the channel grooves at the corners of your home. When this happens, heavy winds are more likely to catch the siding, potentially dislodging it. Unless this issue is frequent and persistent, you can simply guide the loose siding back into place.

4. Rattling

Vinyl siding shouldn’t make any noise, so if you hear rattling, crackling, or popping sounds, it’s a sign of a problem. Rattling in the wind is the result of loose siding, allowing the pieces to clatter against each other. Tight siding, however, may crackle and pop as the pieces expand and collide from heat.

 

For homeowners in Waterloo, IL, and the surrounding areas, including St. Louis, Shrum Roofing & Construction is the go-to source for siding, roofing, deck building, and repairing storm damage. They also do flat roofing for commercial needs. To learn more about their offerings, visit them online. To discuss your roofing or siding project, call (618) 277-3425.

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