Inspecting Your Siding

In some cases you can push the siding with your fingers to find rotted or soft spots.

Inspecting your siding.

To inspect your own home for rotted wood siding start by figuring out which areas will be prone to rotting first. Touch up if necessary see below for painting instructions cracking or missing sealant in all joints and seams. Look for missing or dried out caulk that requires attention. If you ve already taken the advice that i gave in last weeks blog post about exterior water management you ll probably have a good idea of which areas you need to pay the most attention to.

Rotted wall sheathing can be checked by removing the siding and checking it out or by hiring a professional for moisture testing. Keep your eyes open for the following. Tips for inspecting vinyl siding some of these details may be observed while inspecting the exterior of a house depending on whether the vinyl siding has already been installed or is in the process of being installed. Grab your screw driver and poke your siding to see if it is soft just like the dentist checking if you need a filling.

If your siding is rotting and or warping it may be time for replacement. Inspecting your siding carefully check your siding on all sides of the house at least once a year. Ripples in the siding can result from stapling or nailing through the face of the siding which is an incorrect installation.