Many homeowners don’t realize that maintaining their siding is a year-round task. If your house has vinyl siding, it needs care during the winter to protect it from the specific challenges associated with that season.
How to Maintain Your Siding in the Winter
After a snowstorm, you might notice snow clinging to your siding in some spots. The weight of accumulated snow can cause vinyl siding to crack. You should remove snow, but you have to use the right tools and do it the right way.
Use a long-bristled brush to gently loosen snow and let it fall to the ground. Don’t use a shovel because it can scratch or dent the siding. When you’re removing snow, start at the top of the house and work your way toward the bottom.
Once your siding is free of snow, you can check it for damage and give it a good cleaning. Getting rid of dirt and mold quickly, before they have a chance to cause widespread damage, can help extend your siding’s lifespan. You can use a solution of vinegar and water or bleach and water to clean the siding.
How Temperature Fluctuations Can Affect Your Vinyl Siding
When the temperature changes, vinyl siding naturally expands or contracts. If the siding is made with quality materials and is installed correctly, it will have enough freedom to move when the temperature changes and thus won’t get damaged.
If, on the other hand, the vinyl siding is of low quality or is not installed properly, you can encounter serious problems. The siding can crack and wear out several years before it should and has to be replaced.
Get an Estimate for New Vinyl Siding
It’s critical to work with an experienced company that only installs top-quality products. Aladdin has been serving customers across the state of Connecticut since 1949.
We install vinyl siding that’s durable enough to stand up to high and low temperatures, rain, snow, direct sunlight, and other conditions that Connecticut residents come to expect at different times of the year. We offer vinyl siding from top brands in a wide assortment of colors.
Aladdin has a team of highly trained professionals. They know how to install vinyl siding so that it’s securely attached but still has enough room to expand and contract in response to temperature changes.
Installing new siding can dramatically improve your property’s curb appeal, provide better insulation, make your house more energy efficient, and reduce your utility bills. Contact Aladdin today to get an estimate.