How can I tell if the siding needs replacement or just paint?
There are several major signs to determine whether you need siding replacement. First, check the type of your siding. Is it, LP Louisiana Pacific, T-111, Masonite Hardwood, EIFS or Exterior Insulation and Finish System (synthetic stucco), Stimson Forex, Weyerhauser Hardboard Siding, Stucco, Vinyl Siding (Crane, Royal Building Products, Wolverine) or just siding? Appearance is everything: look for separation of seams, swollen boards, bad caulking, discoloration, the siding does not lay flat on the home, or it is old and tired. The paint usually does not hold to wood siding when it is old and needs replacement.
