Vinyl has a low melting point and is slow to burn. Because the nails or screws that secure the siding to the wall lose their holding power in rotted wood, loose areas of siding are another warning sign.
Investigate any suspicious streaking or staining that appears on the vinyl itself or on the exposed foundation wall beneath, either of which may warn of hidden trouble. If a leak is hidden behind the vinyl siding-which is itself impervious to decay-it may go unnoticed for a long time. DO INSPECT IT.Īlthough vinyl siding doesn’t cause wood rot, it may conceal moisture-related problems from another source. Replace any damaged sections as soon as you can.
#VINYL SIDING CRACK#
Vinyl doesn’t dent (unlike aluminum, which sustains big, permanent damage when smacked with a line drive or poked with a rake handle), but it can crack or break, especially when rendered brittle by cold weather. DON’T BASH IT.īe careful where you park your lawn mower, bicycle, or snowblower. If allowed to accumulate year after year, the siding will eventually begin to look distinctly grimy and won’t come clean unless scrubbed. Once a year, invest an hour or two in rinsing every bit of the siding with a garden hose to get rid of dust and dirt. I can hear it now: “Hey! What is this? I bought this vinyl siding because it’s not supposed to need any maintenance!” The following suggestions are more or less optional, but if you’d like to keep your siding looking good for as long as possible, it’s well worth adhering to a few simple dos and don’ts.
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