Many people think that any exterior home repairs, replacements, or installations are projects best left to the warmer months. As such, they may assume that winter siding installation either is not possible or is a bad idea. In truth, winter siding installation not only is perfectly possible, but also can be an excellent option for some homeowners. 

Why Does Winter Siding Installation Matter?

Your siding is an essential component of your home. It protects your home from the weather and pests, it insulates it and helps keep your energy bills down, it increases the value of your home, and it can greatly impact the curb appeal of your home too. This is why putting off siding installation when you need it can be a bad idea. Winter siding installation will ensure that your home is protected and comfortable all winter long.

Without siding, or with damaged siding, your home’s risk for damages increases and any current damage can worsen. There are many ways that winter can damage your siding, ranging from moisture damage to breakage, to loosening your panels. It’s important to maintain your siding in order to ensure proper protection of your home and optimize comfort in these frigid months.

How Winter Siding Installation Is Possible

Cold weather is a major reason why people think it’s best to hold off on siding installation. They worry that in the cold, paint will bubble and warp, the siding may not adhere properly, and that all around, attempting winter siding installation would be a disaster. However, winter siding installation is fully possible and even preferable to some homeowners because of the many benefits winter siding installation has.

Here at Unlimited Siding, we paint all of our siding indoors, so that winter siding installation is possible. We know how vinyl siding can crack when you attempt to install it in extreme cold, which is why we keep it in a warm area until it is time to install it, so as to avoid this cracking. We recommend that siding be installed when it is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit in order to avoid the risk of cracking.

Winter siding installation does take longer than in warmer months, but not as much as you may think. On average, winter siding installation only takes a couple of days longer than warm weather siding installation.

Benefits Of Winter Siding Installation 

Winter siding installation is not only possible, but also comes with benefits that you probably won’t be able to get during the other seasons of the year. Some of the ways in which you can benefit from winter siding installation, aside from ensuring that your home looks great and is properly protected, include the following reasons.

Easier To Schedule

Everyone wants to have their siding done during the warmer months, because as we mentioned, people think that exterior home jobs should be saved for warm weather. Because not as many people are trying to have siding installed during the winter, you’ll find it much easier to schedule your siding installation. 

This means that siding companies will have more open slots during the winter and that they will be able to get to you much faster than normal. You may even find that your siding installation will be done faster than normal, because of dedicated winter crews.

Lower Rates

Another benefit of winter siding installation are the lower rates you can expect to pay. Rates are lower during the winter months due to the fact that suppliers are able to send products without the costs high demand imposes on them. Thus, winter is a great time to have your siding done, as you can save money on how much companies will charge you for the supplies and equipment used in order to do your job.

Reduced Buckling Concerns

During the summer, there’s the risk that your siding will expand from the heat, and thus buckle. Winter can reduce the risk of this, so long as you ensure that your siding is installed when it is over 40 degrees Fahrenheit. If it drops below freezing, your siding can crack, if not cared for properly. But if it is installed above 40 degrees, you’ll have less concern of buckling.

Do You Need Winter Siding Installation?

Unlimited Siding strives to provide you with professional siding services whenever you need them, winter included. We take pride in the quality of our work and want to help you protect your home and improve its appearance. Contact us today to schedule your winter siding installation!