Siding Maintenance Tips

Your home’s siding protects you and your family from the elements and is integral to your home’s curb appeal. If you not particularly handy or are new to owning a home, you may not know how to maintain your home’s siding to keep it looking and performing at its best. Luckily, it’s not difficult to learn, and you can extend the lifespan of your siding with just a few simple steps. ABC Seamless, a nationally known, locally owned siding company, has compiled some valuable tips on how to maintain your home’s siding here.

Caring for Your Home’s Siding

In order to care for your siding properly, you must first know what kind of siding you have—the type of maintenance you need to perform depends on the material. Some of the most popular siding materials include wood, vinyl, metal, and fiber cement. The basics of how to clean home siding don’t change much between materials, but some may need to be painted while others don’t. Here are some guides for cleaning popular types of siding:

How to Clean Wood Siding

To clean wood siding, you need water, mild detergent, and a sponge or soft-bristled brush. A hard brush or pressure washer will damage the surface. Mix the detergent and water, apply it to your siding, and scrub gently. Rinse the exterior when you’re finished to remove any residual soap. Wood siding will need to be repainted every few years to refresh the color and cover any chipping, cracking, or peeling.

How to Clean Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding maintenance is easier than wood siding maintenance. Vinyl is made from plastic, which is naturally durable and simple to clean. You can use water from your garden hose and a gentle soap to remove algae, dirt, debris, pollen, and bird droppings from the surface. Since the color is baked into the material, you won’t need to worry about painting.

How to Clean Metal Siding

Metal siding lasts decades and requires minimal upkeep. You can remove dirt and grime effortlessly with water and detergent, and while power washing is too harsh for materials like wood or vinyl, metal siding is hardier and can handle it better. It’s a good idea to clean your metal siding once or twice a year, or as needed. Scrubbing is usually not necessary unless it’s been a long time since you last cleaned your siding.

Is It Time to Replace Your Siding?

Even if you know how to clean home siding and do everything right, your siding won’t last forever. If it’s time for a siding replacement, or if you’d like to upgrade from wood or vinyl to lower-maintenance metal siding, ABC Seamless is the name to know. We offer several attractive styles of seamless steel siding and manufacture it right at your home for a perfect fit. One of the most popular styles we install is board and batten. If you’re curious about board and batten siding maintenance, get in touch with our team today to learn how to clean board and batten siding. Or, you can schedule a free in-home consultation to explore the benefits and maintenance needs of other metal siding styles to make an informed decision for your Wyoming or Colorado home.