Home construction is largely comprised of a roof, siding, doors and windows. But there are other aspects to a home that form the structure as well. When these often-overlooked areas are not properly constructed or maintained, the results can be potentially dangerous and expensive.
Indisputably, protecting your home from damage should not be entrusted to only the roof. If you neglect to design and maintain the entire building as a whole, disaster may ensue.
For instance, the construction of fascia and soffits should not be ignored. These areas offer protection to the siding of a building. Furthermore, if they are not cared for, they may suffer extensive damage due to aging or exposure to moisture.
Soffits and fascia are the material closest to the gutters. If there is damage to the gutters, it can easily lead to damage to the soffits and fascia. This also applies to siding. For example, rainwater can be redirected to your siding if eavestroughs are broken or clogged with leaves. Now you have an expensive siding replacement project on your hands instead of an easy clean-up.
Worry not! Our team of experts are here to take care of it. From installing new siding boards or soffits, and everything in between, we can get your home exterior back into ship-shape. Prevention is key.
What problems can arise if these areas are neglected?
- Mold and mildew can grow and multiply, causing expensive damage and ensuing repairs.
- Birds or pests can and will build nests in openings, causing untold damage to your home.
- Insect infestations can also invade, expensive and difficult to fix.
- Rusted gutters.
- Rotting siding.
- Heat damage from the sun to exposed areas.
- Expensive leaks that may require siding or roofing replacement if ignored for too long.
- A total gutter failure can create extensive water damage.
- Leaking gutters can send water down to your deck, doorways, and patio, causing floods, cracks, and erosion.
- Without the soffit, a roofing system is incomplete. Soffits (the material that connects the roof overhang to the siding) protect rafters from severe weather and mold that may build up.
- Soffits also provide proper ventilation. Without proper airflow, a home cannot breathe. Even solid soffits have vented panels installed to ensure airflow. If not correctly installed, attics can retain hot air in the summer, gifting you with an unnecessarily high air conditioning bill.
- Without proper soffits, rain and snow can build up in the winter, resulting in rotted, moldering rafters.
There are several solutions and preventative materials available through us to ensure none of these difficulties happen. With the installation of a leaf guard, seamless gutters, rain screen, or house wrap, your home investment will be protected.
Toss out that to-do list and turn to our professionals for expert assistance. We’re capable of repairing all types of siding material, and so much more. Our qualified repair personnel can also remove rotten wood, seal, caulk, and paint for a finished look and maximum protection.