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Prepare Your Home Siding for Winter in Minneapolis, Minnesota

In Minnesota, it is best to clean and check your home siding for damages in the fall when plants near the house have less foliage and repairs can be made before winter. Siding can wear out over time, allowing water to leak into the house and compromising the insulation of your home. To maintain your siding and prevent problems, inspect and wash it once or twice a year.

Power Washing in Minneapolis, MN Siding damage may vary depending on the material used, but there are common factors that can affect all material types and require them to be periodically cleaned. For estimates on having damaged siding repaired by a professional contractor, click here.

Potential Siding Problems
• Birds
• Insect Invasions
• Bad Weather
• Mold and Mildew
• Scrapes
• Plants
• Peeling Paint

Birds nesting in your home can cause the outside of your house to become dirty from droppings, while insect invasions could allow pests to get into the home or interfere with cleaning the siding.

Bad weather can penetrate into the house through problem areas of the siding, leading to water damage or high heat bills during cold winter months in Minnesota. Also, exposure to snow and rain can form mold or mildew on the siding, causing it to deteriorate. Mold and mildew most commonly occur on the north side of the building that doesn’t receive much sunlight.

Additionally, scrapes from bicycles and outdoor toys can weaken the siding. Trees and bushes near the house that scrape the siding could create holes or scratch the painting so trim branches that are close to the house. Peeling paint exposes the siding and house to potential water damage.

Proper Maintenance
Prepare your house for winter by cleaning and repairing the siding each fall. Caring for your siding will prevent damage and keep your house looking attractive. To clean the siding, you can wash it with soapy water and a sponge, but using a pressure washer to spray the dirty off is the easiest method. You can buy a pressure washer at most stores that rent tools in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.

Clean starting from the top of the siding by the roof then move to the bottom, level by level. You may need to use a wire brush to scrape off stains or bird droppings. Also, repaint chipped or peeling areas to add a protective coating to the siding. Remove the old paint with a paint scraper before painting it again.

If there are holes, dents or heavily damaged areas, it may be best to contact a professional siding repair contractor to replace the siding. Having minor problems fixed right away can save money and prevent major damage from occurring. To get free estimates from professional, high quality contractors click HERE.


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