Doing Siding In Winter
Gaps in old siding or the lack of house wrap on your home can raise your utility bills in winter.
Doing siding in winter. For most contractors winter is a slower time of year. The concern most people have is that siding can become brittle when it s extremely cold. Purchase mid range or high end vinyl siding. Outside of a polar vortex home siding can be replaced in the winter.
Pros of fixing siding in the winter 1. That s good news if you re looking to have work done on your home. The cheap stuff is a waste of money anyway. First and foremost hire a reputable and experienced company.
Some homes avoid any damage but too many issues can occur during installation so it s not recommended. You can t replace siding in the winter. Do significant background research. You ll experience energy savings for the rest of the winter after installation is complete to save you money.
In the wintertime the siding installation crew doesn t need to worry about working around landscaping when they have to take extra precautions in warmer months to ensure they do not flatten bushes or hedges around the outside of the home during the siding installation process. Due to the decreased demand. While we do need to be mindful of sub zero temperatures our crews can replace your siding without too much of a headache. Crews will be more flexible and have greater availability making it easier to complete the project efficiently.
There are steps you can take to minimize the risks of replacing siding during the winter. You ll keep the heat inside your home. Putting in the siding in temperatures lower than 40 degrees increases chances for cracking and buckling.