Signs You Need New Siding on Your Virginia Home

How to Tell If Your Siding Has Run Its Course

Your siding does more than make your house look good. It's your home's first line of defense against rain, wind, insects, and temperature extremes. Here in Southwest Virginia, our siding takes a beating — from humid summers to icy winters, Blue Ridge wind gusts to driving rain.

Most siding lasts 20–40 years depending on the material, but many homeowners don't realize their siding is failing until damage has already spread to the sheathing or framing underneath. Here are the warning signs to watch for.