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When siding warps, your home becomes vulnerable to a variety of costly issues like moisture intrusion, pest infestation, rot, and unhealthy mold growth. Don’t allow your most significant investment to be at risk of major problems like these. Address warping issues as soon as you spot them, and enjoy living in a home that’s well protected from the elements.
Read on to learn why your siding is warping, what to do about it, and how to solve the warping problem for good!
What Causes Vinyl Siding to Warp?
Improper Installation
When vinyl siding isn’t installed correctly, warping may result. Why? Because when siding boards are nailed too tightly or with improper spacing, there isn’t enough room for it to expand and contract. The result? Unsightly warping that puts your exterior at risk of even greater damage.
Possible solutions to this problem: Take plenty of time to vet the top siding contractors in your area before settling on who you will hire. Read reviews, ask for references, look at their previous siding installation projects, check the BBB and Angi to learn what it’s like to hire this contractor for an exterior upgrade, and get more than one estimate before choosing who to hire.
Extreme Heat
Vinyl siding is sensitive to extreme temperatures. When New York weather turns particularly hot, it can cause your siding to warp, making your home vulnerable to even more damage. Since vinyl expands when temperatures rise, extreme heat can cause it to warp. If your exterior is a dark color, its risk for warping increases because the darker color causes it to absorb more heat.
Possible solutions to this problem: Installing lighter siding colors can reduce the risk of warping from high temperatures.
What Causes Wood Siding to Warp?
Moisture Intrusion
When wood siding incurs moisture intrusion, it tends to warp. The problem is that warped siding opens the door to additional damage like wood rot, unhealthy mold growth, and even insect infestation. When your siding gets vulnerable from warping, if you don’t address it promptly, your exterior’s issues will multiply.
Possible solutions to this problem: Keep moisture intrusion at bay by staying current with the high-maintenance needs of your wood siding. This will prevent warping and other problems.
Lack of Proper Upkeep
Wood siding needs more maintenance than other cladding materials. If it isn’t sealed regularly by staining or painting it, moisture can penetrate and cause it to warp.
Possible solutions to this problem: Create a maintenance schedule for your wood siding and stick with it. Wood needs painting or staining approximately every 4–7 years, depending on the climate. Inspect your siding every spring, fall, and after major storms. If you spot small issues, address them promptly to keep them from becoming big, costly problems.
How to Solve Your Warped Siding Problems for Good
Replace Your Siding with Durable, Long-Lasting Hardie Siding and Trim
James Hardie fiber cement siding is made of cement, sand, and cellulose. When installed by an Elite Tier Contractor within the James Hardie ALLIANCE and maintained well over its lifespan, it is moisture resistant, heat resistant, won’t warp, and can last up to 50 years.
Maintain Your Exterior
To prevent warping, follow the maintenance guidelines for the siding material your home is covered in.
Ensure Your Home Is Properly Ventilated
Ventilating your home adequately creates the best possible outcome for siding. Ventilation can be enhanced by adding vented soffits, or including a house wrap with moisture barriers when replacing siding. A contractor can evaluate your home’s ventilation to ensure you get the long-lasting results you desire from siding.
Cover Your New York Home in Durable New Siding to Avoid Unsightly Warping and Boost Curb Appeal
Once your siding warps, there isn’t a way to straighten it out again. If only a few panels are compromised, the warped boards will need to be replaced. But if a large portion of your exterior has warped, it’s time for a full siding replacement. Don’t put your home at risk of bigger issues. Cover your house in long-lasting, resilient new siding that resists warping and other problems.
At Giant Siding & Window, as an Elite Tier Contractor within the James Hardie ALLIANCE, we install durable Hardie siding and trim with meticulous attention to detail. Our in-house installation team ensures you get the high performance and endurance this outstanding siding material was engineered to deliver. Learn more about how our siding services can increase your home’s resilience to problems like warping while enhancing your curb appeal significantly.
