Benefits of Vinyl Siding: Your home's main protector

When you think of your home’s protection, you likely think of your home security system and door/window locks.

But what about your siding?

It may not be the same type of security and protection, but siding is an essential protector of your home. What exactly does your siding protect you from? It helps protect against weather, noise, debris, etc. -  assuming your siding is up to the challenge. 

Here are just a few benefits of siding that you may not have considered - 

Prevents energy loss. Siding can be a huge benefit for your wallet. Insulated siding helps prevent the loss of energy through your home’s exterior, helping you save on your heating and cooling costs. This will help you save on your energy bills just by upgrading your siding.

Protects from weather elements. How often do you think of your siding during bad weather? You should – it’s your home’s main protector against weather elements, including rain, wind, and even debris kicked up by storms. Improved siding for your home will give you an added sense of protection during any harsh weather.

Noise. An added layer of insulation not only helps you save, but it also helps cut down on noise. Our siding from Majestic Home Exteriors can actually help cut down on noise levels by up to 30 percent!

Easy maintenance. You already have a lot on your plate as a homeowner, so why should you have to worry about adding one more thing to your busy schedule? Vinyl siding requires very little maintenance because of its durability – helping save you valuable time spent on your home.

Have you added new siding to your home and seen any of these benefits? We’d love to hear about it – share your experiences with us in the comment section below!

If you have any questions about siding or other home improvements you can make for your home, contact us at any time! 

Is your siding ready for summer?

At Aspen Home Improvements, we focus a lot on windows and doors.

But did you know that we specialize in siding, too?

Siding is essential to the protection of your home. Siding helps protect your home from weather, moisture, pests, and everything in between. Siding also helps keep your home looking good while adding in a splash of personality.

So how do you know when it’s time for a replacement? Here are a few ways to tell if it’s time to replace one of the most important parts of your home – 

• Exterior Damage. Is your siding warped, rotting, cracked, etc.? If so, these are obvious signs it’s time to replace your siding.
• High heating and cooling bills. Good siding goes hand-in-hand with keeping your home properly insulated. If your energy bills are higher than normal, it could be a sign that your siding is not keeping your home properly insulated.
• Peeling paint/wallpaper. This could be a sign moisture is getting into your home, which could be caused by siding. Peeling paint or sagging wallpaper might not sound bad, but excess moisture in your home could cause a lot of damage to your interior walls.

Remember – these are just a few signs and there are many more potential indicators of siding that needs replaced. If you feel it’s time to replace your siding, contact our experts to discuss your options and request a free estimate for your home!

3 Indicators That Your Vinyl Siding Might Need to be Replaced

The vinyl siding on your home provides curb appeal to your home.  The color and style of the siding takes on the personality of the homeowner, but it also has a much more important and functional purpose.  The main purpose of siding is to protect the interior structure of the home from weather, including: rain, humidity, high/low temperatures and insects.  This is why proper maintenance of siding is very important, because of what it protects. When siding problems go unnoticed for a length of time, homeowners have no choice but to pay for the siding replacement or repair.

Here is a list of 3 indicators that your siding might need to be replaced

1. The Siding is Peeling- When your siding has cracks, or holes in it, it may be time to replace it.  These external problems may indicate that that there is a greater problem behind the siding panels such as wood rot or mold.  The chalky substance also indicates that the materials used in the manufacturing of the product have broken down over time. Make sure to check with a professional to determine if the siding can be repaired or is in need of total replacement.

2. The Siding is Warped- If your vinyl siding is warping or buckling, it could indicate that the siding is in need of replacement.  Because of moisture getting under the siding panels, the board underneath the siding will rot and push the siding outward.  When this occurs, the vinyl siding is no longer able to provide a protective exterior barrier for your home.

3. The Siding has Fungus and Mold- If you see fungus and/or mold growing on the siding, you may need to replace your siding.  Also, many homes that have fungus or mold on the exterior may have these problems occurring on the materials behind the vinyl siding as well.


These problems relay the fact that the siding is no longer useful in protecting your home and should be repaired or replaced to decrease any further damage.  Do you want to improve the energy efficiency, comfort and beauty of your home with new siding?  Aspen HomeImprovements is glad to come to your home to determine if these problems are cosmetic and require repair or are more serious and require siding replacement. Contact us below for more information.