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Richmond Siding Installation
One of the most significant investments you can make to decorate and protect your house is installing siding. Think about siding installation as installing a shield for your house. This is because it will protect it from UV light and moisture, thereby reducing your home's maintenance cost. The key to having the right type of wall clad is to involve a qualified siding installer from the word go.
This is because we will advise on the best type of wall covering to use based on your location. For example, it is not advisable to have wooden siding if you live in a moisture-prone area. In this case, you will be better off using metal siding.
To speak to a qualified siding contractor or to get free advice on how much it would cost to protect your house, give us a call, and we will provide you with an estimate.
Call us today at (604) 332-4975.
Signs Your Home Needs a New Siding
Siding Has Begun to Rot
The main reason you have siding is to protect your house from elements such as rain and moisture. If the wall clad is rotten, then it means that they are ineffective in protecting your home. In this case, we will measure the area to be replaced, and if the cost is too high, we will propose that new siding be installed instead. If the house is located in a moisture-prone area, we will advise installing moisture-resistant panels.
You Find it Hard to Maintain Siding
We understand that you don't want to have high maintenance projects around the home. So we usually recommend vinyl siding because it is low maintenance and can have a lifespan of 10 years or more. If they are well maintained, then the lifespan can increase by an additional six years.
There are Holes and Gaps on the Wall
When you spot holes and gaps, then know it is time to have your panels replaced. Holes on the wall are unsightly and lower the resale value of your property. Holes allow moisture to penetrate through, and if it gets in contact with wood, it can cause considerable damage. Also, holes may enable insects to gain entry into your home.
Increased Energy Bills
When you all of a sudden have increased energy bills even though you recently insulated your house, then you need to investigate whether the siding is performing as it should. So how does siding installation help lower the energy bill? It is simple; wallcoverings act as the first line of defense for your home. If they are inefficient, then they will not protect your home from heat loss. To cover up for this heat loss, your furnace will turn on more often costing you more money.
You Have a Mold and Moisture Problem
Moisture creates the perfect breeding ground for mold. Mold is a fungus that causes several health complications such as skin irritation, eye irritation, nasal stuffiness, and throat irritation. Before you call a vinyl siding installer, confirm that the moisture problem results from an inefficient clad and not leaking pipes.
Siding Techniques We Use in Our Services
Several techniques can be used to install siding. The key is to understand simple tricks that can make the installation process a success. The first trick is to use a wider starter strip than usual. The wider starter strip will protect the sheath from elements such as snow and rain.
Applying Pressure on the Nail Flange
From experience, most vinyl siding failures result from the panels not locking with each other as they should. This results in expensive maintenance costs, especially when the wind causes them to fly off. We prefer to exert a little upward pressure on each clad to solve this problem.
We Always Cap the Corners
Most siding installers will want to make you believe that caping a corner is not essential. Most of them will not even tell you that they did not cap the corner. Failure to cap corners might result in bees, mice, and other types of critters making a home in your wall.
We Always Use a Viny-Siding Blade
What most people do not know is that a standard blade should not be used on vinyl. This is because the wall clad might shutter, resulting in expensive repairs for the property owner. To avoid this kind of damage, we prefer to use a vinyl blade.
Window Bottoms are Flashed With Overlapping Top J-channels
Before installing J-channels, we first cut a piece of felt paper and install it around a window's bottom corner. Once the flash is in place, we install overlapping J-channels to stop water from passing through them. This way, instead of rainwater penetrating through the clads, it will be redirected out through weep holes.
Other installation techniques that we use include:
- Installing kick-out flashing to prevent rainwater from finding its way inside the siding
- Caulking and crimping
- Using a zip tool instead of an ordinary knife to fix mistakes
There are several reasons why you need to have your wall clads in good shape. Sometimes, we might decide that the best approach to protect your house is to install new siding altogether. This is especially so when the area to be repaired is too great to make economic sense restoring.
Siding Installation Services
As one of the top siding contractors in Richmond, BC, the experts at Siding Pros of Richmond know their way around an installation job. Our team has been completing siding installation for years and brings our years of experience and expertise to each job site. Here is a little more about our process and what you can expect during your siding installation.
Initial Steps:
Removal of Old Siding (If applicable)
If we are working on an existing home, the first step in our process is the removal of the old siding from the site. Depending on a few factors such as weather, the process may be done in a single day, or we may opt to do it in portions as conditions allow.
Checking Exterior Walls and Repairs
Next, and possibly one of the most important steps, is for our team to thoroughly check the exterior walls to ensure no damage to the existing framing or wood. If there is physical damage, water damage, mould or rotted wood, our team will spot the issue spots and recommend repairs before we move on to our next step. The reason for this is simple, slapping on the new siding to a home with rotted or damaged wood will do more harm than good and could lead to problems down the line.
Proper Clean Up
As a siding service can be a bit messy, the Siding Pros of Richmond team goes the extra mile and ensures that your space is adequately cleaned. This includes a thorough ground check by our entire team at the end of the day.