There is no doubt that replacement windows go a long way towards revamping the look of your San Jose home. However, if your home could still use a little pick me up, then it might be time to consider replacing your home’s exterior siding. At American Windows Center, we not only specialize in installing replacement windows, but we also specialize in installing home siding. If you are not sure whether or not your home could benefit from a new siding installation, we have a few tips that can help.

Rotted or Warped Siding
If your home has wood siding, it is important to do an inspection of your siding every now and again. When you inspect your home’s siding, it is important to look for any areas of siding that may be warped, rotting, or damaged. If you find that your siding is warped, you will want to check the layer underneath your siding to determine how solid it is. If the layer underneath your siding is soft and beginning to rot, it is time to replace your siding.

Cracked or Loose Siding
We are not referring to one or two cracked or damaged siding boards. These can easily be replaced individually without a lot of extensive work. However, if the majority of your siding is cracked or damaged, it is time to call in the professionals. As always, you will also want to check the layer that lies underneath your siding to ensure that there is no serious damage to this layer. If there is damage, this could indicate a bigger problem.

Faded Siding
Wait, why do you need to replace the siding if it’s just a little faded? After all that is all cosmetic, not a structural problem, right? Wrong. According to Sidingmagazine.com, “most siding is formulated to hold its color for only as long as the rating of the siding itself.” This means that if your siding is severely faded, your siding is most likely no longer waterproof, which can lead to more severe damage. Don’t let the cosmetic aspect fool you. If your siding is extremely faded, it is time to consider a replacement.