Replacing Siding in the Winter?

Siding can definitely be replaced in the winter, but it's important to take into consideration the challenges it can present...

One of the cons would be that vinyl siding can become brittle in cold temperatures. (Although the weather this year in Washington DC has not been as brutal as years passed as we progress into the winter months it can become more and more of an issue).  It can create a problem during installation. Sections can crack, leading to higher cost for replacement pieces.

On the upside, Boyd Construction Co Inc works year round to provide quick service such as siding repair in the Washington DC area. With projects being a little slower in the winter months there is more time to focus on completing siding work.

How to Minimize Your RiskThere are steps you can take to minimize the risks of replacing siding during the winter:

• First and foremost, hire a reputable and experienced company like Boyd Construction Co Inc, in the Greater Washington DC area. Do significant background research. No company can guarantee that mistakes won’t happen, but a well-qualified company can keep wasted product to a minimum. A reputable company will also be honest if the conditions are just too extreme to start the job.
• Purchase mid-range or high-end vinyl siding. The cheap stuff is a waste of money anyway because it will start to fade and crack after a couple years, but it will perform particularly poorly during installation because it is more brittle.
• Ask the company to replace the siding in sections to reduce energy loss. You don’t want a house completely void of siding in the dead of winter. Most reputable companies will do this anyway, but don’t assume.
• Schedule the job well in advance when schedules are open so you can get the best possible timing.