Get Rid of Winter Rot and Replace Your Siding

However severe or mild winter is, snow, ice, and rain threaten the siding on your home. Years of protecting your home from the elements can cause damage to your siding. Here’s a look at what winter rot is and how Bruin can help you replace your siding to prevent future damage.

What Is Winter Rot?

Winter rot occurs when rain or melting snow or ice penetrates your home’s siding. Persistent wet weather or spring melting can cause your wood siding or the wood framing under your vinyl siding to rot over time. Rotted siding causes wood to look discolored. The paint on your siding may start to peel. Wood may be soft or spongy to the touch or crumble in your hand.

Why Is Winter Rot a Problem?

If left unaddressed, winter rot can become a major problem. Moisture damage not only makes your siding look worn, it can cause cosmetic and structural issues in your home. Rotted siding allows moisture to penetrate the interior of your home, leading to leaks and damage to your personal belongings. It can also cause harmful mold to grow in the walls of your home, which is dangerous to your family’s health and expensive to fix. If left untreated, rot will eventually affect the integrity of your home’s structure.