Keller Siding Repair

It's important to stay informed about different siding options, even if you're currently happy with your existing siding. Being aware of alternative choices will be beneficial in the future if you ever need to consider replacing your siding.

Siding comes in a wide variety of styles, materials and colors. Some of the most common siding options include:

• Natural wood siding, including cedar shingles and clapboard
• Engineered wood, including plywood
• Vinyl siding
• Fiber cement siding
• Brick veneer and solid brick
• Natural stone and stone veneer
• Metal siding, including aluminum siding
• Stucco

If you are curious about different, durable siding options, our customer care experts will be happy to help and even send out a service technician to inspect your current one.

There are a lot of different parts of your house that make noise, from the hum of your refrigerator to water rushing through your pipe. But your exterior cladding really shouldn't be making any type of noise. It can be worrisome to hear odd creaking, rattling, popping, or thumping sounds coming from outside your home. Fortunately, the noises are unlikely to be caused by a rabid squirrel trying to claw its way through your walls. But they just might be a warning sign that you are in need of siding repair from a reliable handyman.

A thumping or banging sound in windy weather usually means you've got loose siding that is being lifted by the wind and then banging back into the side of the house. If that's the case, it can be re-secured or replaced. But if you just had your cladding installed fairly recently, the noises you're hearing may be the result of an improperly done installation.

While your cladding shouldn't be loose and flapping in the breeze, it also shouldn't be fastened on too tightly. The panels may expand or contract a bit when it's hot or cold outside, and they need a little room to accommodate that movement. That's why strange sounds are often caused by faulty siding installation, where the panels were nailed down too tight and have no room to shift. The panels strain against each other and the fasteners, causing creaking noises.

If your siding is making any noise, have our Keller siding repair professionals examine it. They’ll find the cause and fix it.

Sometimes, a fresh coat of paint can help spruce up a place. Having a professional handyman apply a fresh coat of paint, varnish or stain can give your siding a nice boost and keep it looking its best if the color of your siding has faded or marred by unsightly stains. Painting vinyl siding offers a similar benefit, especially if its color has greatly faded from harsh sun exposure.

However, in theory, vinyl should remain reasonably colorfast for the length of time it is rated by the manufacturer. If a significant period of time has passed since it was first installed, and you are just beginning to notice fading, it may be a sign that the material is reaching the end of its expected lifetime and is soon going to suffer from accelerated deterioration until you have it replaced. Painting vinyl siding won't really change that, so if you find yourself in a situation where fading is only one sign of trouble, a siding replacement is the better option.

During siding installation, there are bound to be little cracks or gaps where panels meet or when one material transitions into another. Those gaps need to be sealed up with caulk to avoid issues such as pest infestations and moisture infiltration. But exterior caulk only lasts for around 10 years before it needs to be replaced, so you may start noticing that there are cracks in the caulk, or it's shrinking and doesn't fill the entire gap anymore. Regular maintenance and reapplication of caulk can help ensure the longevity and effectiveness of your siding.

Problems with caulk can also sometimes be caused by the panels expanding and shrinking in changing weather conditions, or may be related to a faulty installation. If your caulk looks like it is in rough condition or is missing altogether, that's another sign that you need a Keller siding repair expert.

Fascia and soffit are sometimes considered part of your roof, and other times they are included in the same category as siding, which makes sense because they are made of similar materials and perform similar functions.

Fascia boards run along the edge of your roof eaves, parallel to the exterior wall, and are usually where gutters are attached. Soffits cover the underside of the roof eaves and are ventilated to accommodate air flow in and out of the attic, so it's really important that they remain in good shape to carry out that important function. They were traditionally made of aluminum or wood, but these days more builders and homeowners are installing a vinyl option because it's a durable choice that is easy to maintain.

If your fascia boards or soffit boards are showing signs of damage or deterioration, count on our expert team to fix them up with Keller siding repair strategies.

No matter what siding repair issues you are facing, our experienced team of professional handymen can take care of it. From minor damage to major replacements, trust the experts at Mr. Handyman of Keller, Roanoke and Alliance for all your repair service needs.

Proudly serving Keller, Roanoke, Alliance and nearby communities like Saginaw, Trophy Club, Fort Worth, and North Richland Hills, we are your trusted experts for all your home repair and maintenance needs.

If you are looking for reliable siding repair professionals in Keller, look no further than the experts at Mr. Handyman of Keller, Roanoke and Alliance. Contact our friendly customer service representatives to schedule an appointment or find out more about our trusted handyman services.