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3 Guidelines To Ensure An Excellent Outcome In Pro Residential Siding Replacement

11 March 2022

Nora Mcdonalid

Replacing your siding is a project that demands a lot of money. But with a competent contractor by your side and a comprehensive plan, you can give your home a facelift with this project. While your contractor is a great resource in implementing the design, you have a role in planning. These planning guidelines will ensure that you get a quality outcome in your residential siding replacement venture.

Clearing the Work Area

Siding replacement is an extensive project that will probably involve your entire outdoor space. For this reason, you must ensure that the place is clean and accessible. Start the process by cutting and clearing any overgrown shrubs or excessively bushy trees. You can hire a professional for this task. Besides that, it is advisable to clear the items lying around your yard to protect them from getting damaged during construction.

Also, remove any hangings from your interior walls and framed photos as well. Remember that the vibrations from the project taking place outside the house will probably affect your indoors. Therefore, it is best to take down everything hanging on the walls inside the house. 

Furthermore, you may need to park your vehicle elsewhere if you ordinarily park it close to the home. Having a clean outdoors gives your contractors an easy time accessing the work area and setting up their operations.

Observing Construction Site Safety

Safety is of utmost importance when dealing with construction of any kind. For that reason, it is advisable to keep your pets and children away from the construction site. You can keep them occupied in another part of the house or move them to a relative's home. Additionally, disconnect electrical wiring since it might create an electrocution hazard. Switching off the gas and water is also advised as it minimizes the possibility of an accident if a gas or water pipe gets nicked when removing the siding.

Deciding Whether to Leave or Remove the Old Siding

If the current siding has started breaking down and deteriorating, it is likely to affect the internal parts of the home. Check for signs of damage like bubbling wallpaper, high power bills, cracks, and rotting of the construction material. If severely worn out, it's best to remove it and apply a fresh one instead of installing the new siding on top of it. 

In addition to these steps, consult your siding contractor about other preparation requirements. Proper planning keeps your budgets under control and quickens the project. 

For more information, contact a siding contractor in your area. 

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