Exterior Home Improvement Musts
The exterior of your home is just as important, if not more important, than the inside of your home. It can be easy to let exterior improvements slip by the wayside, but when this happens it can be extremely detrimental to the overall health of your home. If a certain problem with a home’s outside is not addressed in time, much greater consequences can emerge, and quickly.
Rotten Trim
Trim is a vital part of any home, and is therefore one of the most important to maintain. Unfortunately, it is often not obvious that anything is wrong with it just by looking; instead, there are many simple ways to find rotten wood, which mainly contributes to the deterioration of trim. One of the most surefire methods of detecting rot is to prod it with something solid; if it is obviously soft or easily penetrated this suggests weakness in the structure. Discoloration and fungi on the wood can be other signs that repair is needed. Thankfully, trim is a very easy problem to detect, which makes exterior home restoration a more straightforward process.
Dilapidated Siding
Siding helps defend homes against the elements and determines their appearance. In that way, it serves a twofold purpose: both superficial and functional. However, if this vital component decays, exterior home restoration is prudent. Outer warping, an indication of wear, is a risk that can be gauged by probing beneath the siding with a screwdriver; if the layer behind it is malleable by touch, it may need to be replaced. Cracked wallpaper or peeling paint on the inside of the house, caused by absorbing moisture, is another telltale sign of damage. This, along with interior mold or mildew, tells the homeowner that the siding is not preventing these effects, and should be replaced.
Dealing With The Problems
Houses, just like any other property, must be maintained often in order to be structurally stable and provide its owners with satisfaction. This means that problems like rotten trim and warped siding should be addressed in a timely manner. By doing this, all of the restorative work can be finished quickly to allow for projects that improve the house instead of simply maintaining it.
If you need help with repairs or the restoration of the exterior of your home give us a call! At Tom Saint Painting & Remodeling we can provide exterior inspections and the necessary repairs to ensure that your home stays healthy for years to come. Call or click here for a quote.