What to Tell Your Siding Customers About Maintaining and Repairing Their Home's Siding

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February 28, 2023 | By RGR Marketing Blog

Supporting Siding Customers With Maintenance and Repair Work

Nothing freshens up the look of a home like brand new siding. Replacing old, worn, and weather-beaten siding with the latest products in siding technology not only makes the home look instantly better, but it also improves the home’s energy efficiency and reduces its seasonal maintenance demands.

That said, even new siding needs to be a cared for properly if the homeowner wants their siding to look and perform its best over the long-term. So, there’s a fair bit of education that a siding contractor should be sharing with their customers if they want to provide them with a satisfying and memorable experience.

If you’re new to the industry or you just want a refresher, here’s what to tell your siding customers about maintaining and repairing their home’s siding.

Perform Regular Siding Inspections

Along with the roof, the siding helps protect the home’s structural components from the elements, so when they become compromised, there is a lot of damage that can accrue. For this reason, it is important for your siding customers to check their siding regularly throughout the year, but especially after a strong storm or lengthy periods of intense heat and sunshine.

Even minor problems can quickly grow out of control if they’re not resolved early on. So, you should advise your customers to inspect their siding often, so any potential issues can be fixed before they become major headaches down the line.

Cleaning the Siding

Modern siding is very resistant to things like mold, moss, and mildew, but that doesn’t mean that the siding won’t ever develop them. For instance, if the home is surrounded by shrubs or shaded by trees, then moss can eventually start showing up after some time. Or, if the home has pine trees near it, sap can easily find its way onto the siding.

Such problems can be easily resolved by simply rinsing the siding with a hose. If some stains are more stubborn, then your customer can use a soft brush. When spraying water at the siding, your client should take care not to spray the water at an angle or moisture could work its way underneath the panels. It is also best for your client to use a hose, not a pressure washer, to clean their siding because some types of siding can be damaged by high-pressure spray.

Special Considerations Per Siding Material

Today’s homeowner has a wide range of siding materials to choose from, so it is important for them to know the unique maintenance needs of each when making their buying decision. Here’s a brief breakdown of what kind of maintenance requirements each type of material demands.

Vinyl siding is popular because it is not only affordable, but it also has very low maintenance needs. However, over time vinyl siding can develop cracks, so this is what your client should be looking for when doing their inspections.

Aluminum siding is also low maintenance, but because it is metal it can be rather easily dented. When a piece gets dented, the entire panel needs to be replaced.

Siding that’s made from fiber cement is one of the strongest and low maintenance types available. But it can still be damaged if it takes a big impact. If the problem is minor, then your client may be able to do a temporary fix using a fiber cement patch material, but anything larger should be handled by a professional siding contractor.

The maintenance needs of wood siding can vary based on whether it’s painted or stained. In general, stained finishes tend to be easier to take care of. When repairing stained or painted wood siding, it is vital to ensure that the wood remains protected by its finish to prevent excessive moisture from penetrating. Wood siding should also be cleaned once a year using a brush and soapy water. Mildew can be treated using a gentle bleach solution, but after cleaning the siding, it should be rinsed thoroughly.

If Your Client is Unsure About Maintaining Their Siding, You Can Always Do It for Them

Cleaning and maintaining siding are relatively easy to do, but in the event your client is unsure of their abilities, or they fear that they will cause damage, then you can always offer your services. Providing routine siding inspections and maintenance is an excellent way to get more value out of each installation and build stronger relationships with your clients. And your business will be in prime position the next time that client wants to replace their siding.

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Perform Regular Siding Inspections

Cleaning the Siding

Special Considerations Per Siding Material

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