Wood Siding Repair for Cedar and Engineered Wood
Harsh Omaha weather can take a toll on wood siding, causing rotted wood and hail damage. United Services is a painting and siding company that specializes in rotted wood replacement and repairs to prevent moisture from entering your home and keeping your house looking beautiful.
Omaha Wood Siding Repair Services:
Engineered Wood Siding Repair
Many homes built after 1990 in Omaha have engineered wood siding, which is prone to rotting and deterioration over time. These siding panels are often installed as 4x8 sheets and can be replaced by the sheet where damaged, followed by a whole house painting to prime bare wood, caulk all seams and nail holes and seal with two coats of high performance paint.
Cedar Wood Siding Repair
If your natural wood siding is showing signs of damage, such as rot, cracking or pests, your siding may need to be replaced. However, depending on the extent of damage, we may be able to replace only the sections that are damaged - saving you money and preserving the original character of the home.
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Why Replacing Rotted Wood is Important Before You Paint Your House
When it comes to making improvements to your house such as painting it is important to inspect your house first. You will want to know if the siding or trim is in need of repair before painting. To catch such issues first means that you can take care of them and perhaps avoid paying a much bigger price in the future.
One of the most important areas of repair is if you discover rotting wood on the exterior of your home. Wood that is rotting needs to be replaced before painting. Unfortunately, too many people believe that simply painting over rotted wood will stop the deterioration. While a few coats of paint may seemingly halt the progress of the wood falling apart, the truth is that it merely masks what is happening under the surface.
There are a number of reasons why rotting wood needs to be replaced, particularly if you are trying to sell your home. However, when it comes to the care of your residence in general rotting wood is a sign that something more substantial may be wrong.
Compromised Strength: When wood siding and trim starts to rot that means its integrity and strength has been compromised in some fashion. Usually, moisture combined with other elements such as mold or mildew has penetrated the surface and has invaded the interior. Once this happens, painting over it does not stop the deterioration.
Signs of Other Issues: While some cases of rotting wood are independent from the rest of the home, in most cases it is a sign that something else may be wrong. It could be that all of the surface wood is starting to rot or perhaps that the home itself has been compromised by moisture, mold, pests, or insects By painting over the issue, you are only masking the true cause of why the wood is rotting.
Termites: Another reason why the wood may be rotted is termites, particularly if the damage is occurring in the lower sections of your home. Termites invade the wood for food and will find ways out even when you use paint. The wood needs to be removed because it may harbor termites that will invade other areas of your home.
Protection: Rotted wood is not only falling apart, it has lost a considerable amount of its inherent resistance to the elements. Even with new exterior paint, it is much easier for the elements to break through the wood and compromise your home. High winds, hail, sleet, and rain can penetrate and break through rotting wood that has been painted.
You should have rotted wood removed from the exterior of your home whether you plan on having the house painted or installing siding. By getting rid of the compromised wood you can then have a safe, structurally intact home and avoid issues down the line. For help with wood siding repair in Omaha, give us a call at 402-572-1144.
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