Inspecting your siding carefully check your siding on all sides of the house at least once a year.
Inspecting your siding.
To inspect your own home for rotted wood siding start by figuring out which areas will be prone to rotting first.
If you have older hardboard siding you probably do and this type of siding is prevalent in many areas.
Cracking peeling fading or chalking in the paintwork.
If your siding is rotting and or warping it may be time for replacement.
In some cases you can push the siding with your fingers to find rotted or soft spots.
Ripples in the siding can result from stapling or nailing through the face of the siding which is an incorrect installation.
Next do the poke test.
Rotted wall sheathing can be checked by removing the siding and checking it out or by hiring a professional for moisture testing.
Grab your screw driver and poke your siding to see if it is soft just like the dentist checking if you need a filling.
Tips for inspecting vinyl siding some of these details may be observed while inspecting the exterior of a house depending on whether the vinyl siding has already been installed or is in the process of being installed.
Touch up if necessary see below for painting instructions cracking or missing sealant in all joints and seams.