As a homeowner, checking in on your home siding and determining if you need to upgrade is a good idea. With the new types of siding available, you can change the entire look of your home and make it more secure. Below are a few signs that let you know it’s time to upgrade the siding. 

1. Cracks and Chips

One of the first signs you need to upgrade your siding is having many cracks or chips throughout the home. These cracks will let in water and debris, causing water damage to the property. They also allow pest infestations to get into the next layer of your home, which can be expensive to repair. Small cracks can be repaired, but if you’ve already patched the siding once and that’s now cracking, it’s time to do a full repair.

2. Energy Costs Rising

Many new types of siding are meant to help regulate your home’s temperature. If you notice that your electric bill is rising and you’ve replaced energy units in your home, your energy will likely get out by the siding. You’ll want to look into more energy-efficient options to help keep the heat in during the winter and cool during the summer months.

3. Mold and Mildew

One of the biggest signs that your siding needs to be replaced is when you find mold and mildew in different areas throughout the house. When it’s connected to the siding, it lets you know that it is beyond repair and it’s time to remove it, clean the mold, and add new siding. If you have wood siding on your home, you’ll want to check that regularly to make sure you aren’t infested with mold spores. 

If you’re a homeowner in the West Bloomfield, MI, area, contact our agents at Agency Advantage Insurance for a personal home insurance quote today.