Dealing with Loose or “Rattling” Siding
High winds in Mt. Pleasant, Alma, Midland, and Clare can sometimes pull siding panels loose from the nailing hem. If you hear your siding rattling during a storm, it needs immediate attention. Loose siding allows wind and rain to get directly behind the panels, which can tear your house wrap and lead to hidden leaks.
A professional siding repair in Central Michigan involves re-securing the panels with enough “play” to allow for natural expansion and contraction.
Identifying Melted Siding
A unique issue we see in the siding repair Central Michigan market is melted siding. This is often caused by the reflection of the sun off high-efficiency windows on a neighboring house. The concentrated heat can warp and bubble vinyl panels.
If this happens, simply replacing the panel isn’t enough; you also have to address the source of the heat or choose a more heat-resistant siding material for that specific area.
When Repair Isn’t Enough
If you find yourself making multiple siding repairs in Central Michigan every year, or if your siding is consistently fading and cracking, it is a sign that the material has reached the end of its lifespan. Patching old, brittle siding is often a losing battle because the panels around the repair will likely crack during the process.
At this point, a full siding replacement is the more cost-effective way to ensure your home remains protected and energy-efficient.
Call Energy Plus Home Improvements
Have a section of siding that needs help? Energy Plus Home Improvements can evaluate the damage and provide an honest recommendation for repair or replacement.
