When It’s Time for New Siding

Jun 28, 2017

When it comes to improving the impression and overall appearance of your home, examining the exterior of your house should be at the top of your list. While having exceptional curb appeal is necessary for maintaining a clean look around the neighborhood, it proves more essential when selling your house. “Typically, siding makes up a considerable amount of a home’s exterior, so once it begins to deteriorate, so too does the value and appearance of your house.” said Scott Cline, owner of J&B Construction, serving southeastern Wisconsin homeowners since 1958 as a provider of high-quality exterior home improvement products and services. “In order to determine when it’s time to replace a home’s siding, you need to be on the lookout for four telltale signs.”

The first sign is higher heating and cooling bills. The primary purpose of siding is to help insulate the interior of a home, which in turn, reduces both electric and gas utility bills. “Over time, the siding may start to break down and split, leaving openings in the insulation. As this is happening, you’ll start to see a gradual increase in your utility bills,” said Cline. Chances are, when you notice this steady increase in your energy bills, it’s time to replace the siding around your house.

Next is cracked and loose siding. While higher utility bills take time to notice, cracked or loose siding are visible issues that are easily detectable upon a visual inspection. In this instance, you may notice separation between panels, some panels might appear warped (like aging paint), and others might form slight waves. Regardless of its exact appearance, if siding is cracked or loose, it’s time to replace it.

Third, is faded siding. The color of siding will likely fade as a result of passing time and exterior elements. “Direct sunlight, harsh winds, and varying temperatures can all cause the color of siding to change in shade,” said Cline. There is a set life expectancy on all siding, so if you notice the color is fading drastically, it may be time for new siding.

Lastly, the fourth sign that siding needs to be replaced is bubbles in the siding. This is a major problem because it means water is finding its way underneath the siding and is pooling up. Bubbles may also indicate the presence of mold or mildew, which can cause serious health issues for individuals living inside the home. So, if you see bubbles starting to form around your home’s exterior, new siding is a must.

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The only complaint I have is when I have J&B do my roof in another 30 years or so, is Dave their sales man (a great guy) would not guaranty I could get the same great crew I had this time. They did a fantastic job. Much better than the last roofing company did. A nice bunch of guys. Did a very nice job cleaning up. I'd give them 10 stars but 5 is the limit. If you need a roof done this is the company you want to do it. One more point I need to make. The guys that did the chimney flashing are artists. I went up on the roof when they were done and was very pleased with not only the roofing job but the sculptured sheet metal work. It's kind of a shame it's on the roof and not hanging on the family room wall :). You get the point. Hire em. You'll like em.

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We live in a historic designated neighborhood and recently had our 30 year wood shingle roof replaced with another wood roof and new gutters. From Day 1 of the project to the final day, the entire team was responsive, professional, and very competent. When some minor changes were proposed by us they quickly and effortlessly complied. After going through this experience with J&B, I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a roof and gutter replacement, whether it be a simple or complicated project.

John Lamb

J & B did an amazing job from start to finish. The initial meeting at my home took place exactly at the time that was agreed upon and Scott was thorough in his explanations and transparent about costs. When the time came to begin the project, the team that showed up was friendly, professional and timely in getting the project done. The cleanup afterward was such that it looked like they hadn't been there at all. The roof looks great, there were no surprises and Scott came by to inspect the work and explain the warranty upon job completion. I would highly recommend them.

Kenneth Simons

My neighbor had their roof replaced and I was really impressed with the speed, carefulness and quality of the work I saw. Asked her for her experience and she told me she would highly recommend J & B. I called Scott to set an appointment. He showed up on time and was very thorough in his assessment, also letting me know about some other issues and advise on where to get help. J & B is a fantastic company to deal with - their people are incredibly careful about the work they do, clean up and leave the property in the same condition as when they started, were careful about plants and the house, and work very efficiently. The office staff is great about following up, checking in and very responsive to anything that comes up. I was happy with the price charged. If you are looking to replace your roof, you should be calling J & B to get the job done.

David W.

We had work done by the J&B team at a commercial property and were very pleased with the whole process. Their estimator met us onsite and communicated with us every step of the way. They went over the scope in detail and the work performed exceeded what we were expecting. They found some additional concerns during the installation that were quickly addressed and communicated to us and to our surprise, there was not an additional charge. Our tenants reached out to share how respectful the employees were during the installation and how clean everything was left afterwards. As the project was wrapped up, we were walked through the completion paperwork and provided the warranty information. Very impressed with the professionalism of this company and would not hesitate to refer their services or use them again in the future.

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