Siding Services
You may not think much about your san jose home’s siding, but this part of your home plays an important role in everything from protection from the elements to energy efficiency!
Siding services
Here at Roy’s Builders and Remodeling in San Jose CA, we offer repair and replacement services for siding on homes and businesses in the Bay Area. And when working with homeowners, we’ve noticed that many don’t realize the range of benefits that come with keeping their siding in good condition. Here are 5 ways that your siding can improve your home!
Siding services can raise your property value
One of the more obvious benefits of repairing or replacing your siding is the boost to your curb appeal!
New or well-maintained siding makes your home look well-kept and beautiful. For potential buyers, it’s a sign that you’re dedicated to keeping your home in good condition, which will give them the confidence to put in an offer.
Even if you don’t have plans to sell your home, maintaining the siding will provide you with additional benefits related to increasing your home value. You may, for instance, benefit from increased home equity or a more favorable mortgage insurance plan.
Efficient siding can lower your energy bill
Your home’s siding should act as another layer between the interior of your home and the temperatures outside. But, siding that is warped or cracked will not do a good job of sealing off your home from the heat or cold outside.
One thing that we sometimes notice here in the Bay Area, for example, is siding that is pretty but not very well-suited to the demands of our climate. Stucco, for instance, is popular in many parts of California, but this siding option is porous and prone to damage in wet conditions (not great for a foggy area like San Jose!) So, it’s not the best option for temperature regulation.
Other siding materials, such as fiber cement or insulated vinyl do a better job of regulating internal temperatures in all kinds of weather.
You’ll be less likely to have a pest invasion
No homeowner wants to deal with the hassle of a pest problem, be it from wasps, birds, rodents, bats, or any other nesting animal. And, while you can take precautions against these unwanted house guests by properly covering your air vents and sealing your windows, critters will still seek out and find any cracks or gaps in your siding.
In fact, one of the benefits of having your siding regularly repaired and serviced is that we can be on the lookout for vulnerabilities to lower your risk for a future pest problem. Or, if you’re looking to replace your siding, we can make recommendations for material options that are most pest-prone.
The right siding can protect your home against a fire
You’ll also be protected against storms and water damage
Should you replace or repair?
A common question that we get at Roy’s Builders and Remodeling is whether we would recommend repairs or replacement of your siding. And, there are a few considerations that factor into our suggestion, including:
The age of your siding. Your siding’s material will affect its lifespan, but in general, all kinds of siding should be replaced sometime after 20 to 40 years (although some vinyl and fiber cement siding can last longer than that).
The extent of the damage. If there are many areas of your siding showing wear, such as faded color, warping, or cracking, it’s usually better to replace it all at once than fix it in patches.
The presence of mold, in or outside of the house. Moisture problems are bad news for siding, and repairing just the area with visible mold could mean that you end up with a recurring problem that needs constant repair. If you’re dealing with moisture damage and mold inside or outside of the home, it’s better to take a more broad approach to fixing the problem.
Whether you’re looking to sell your home. As we mentioned, new siding can increase your property value. So, this is a good time to opt for replacement instead of repairs.
Whether you’re making other energy efficiency upgrades. If you’re making other changes to your home to increase energy efficiency, such as installing solar panels or radiant heating, it’s a good idea to ensure that those changes aren’t voided by energy loss through your siding.
How to choose the right siding for your home
Call Roy’s Builders and Remodeling for siding services!
No matter what kind of siding services you need, Roy’s Builders and Remodeling is here for you. We offer our services to San Jose and can help make sure that your home looks amazing inside and out!