Siding

Although a large number of siding materials are available today, repair choices are simple and basic. Fortunately, you can make most repairs yourself. Before you do, however, repair the problem that caused the damage- it’s usually water. Check behind the siding for dampness and water damage, and if you find any, look for the leak that caused it. If the problem isn’t behind the wall, the damage could be caused by a leaking gutter or a dripping faucet, among other things. If the source isn’t obvious, wait until it rains, and then look, for the source.

Wood rot is water damage from a heavy and constant exposure that encourages the growth of fungi and bacteria. Damp wood is also an inviting home for carpenter ants and termites. Unfortunately, the source of the water damage may not always be obvious. Your house is a system and the problem can be anywhere in it. Roofing keeps the water off the house, gutters collect it, and downspouts direct it away from the foundation. Even something as simple as water from a clogged gutter bouncing back off the sidewalk and onto your deck can cause rot. When you find the problem, fix all the damage. Ensuing damage may be even more difficult to fix that the initial issue.