Ways Homeowners Can Prevent MN Siding Installation Errors

If you’re investing money in replacing the siding on your home here in the Minneapolis area this summer, of course you want it to be done right.  That responsibility falls mainly on your siding contractor, but there are things you can do to help.

Consider these factors to reduce siding installation errors:

Choose a Dependable Experienced Contractor

Completely re-siding a home is a demanding job that is extremely technical. A high level of expertise is required and should never be a do-it-yourself project. However, this does not mean any professional will do. Before the actual siding installation, there must be careful preparation to equip your home for this remodeling project. This alone is the reason enough to evaluate your potential siding contractor.

Experience is and has always been, a reliable source in which to measure the capability of any home improvement contractor.

Accuracy is crucial when it comes to siding replacement. One small error can lead to leaky panels rather than a weather-tight fit. Defects in workmanship may not be immediately noticed, but eventually they will make their presence known. In a few short years (sometimes months) they will take on the form of damage to your home.

We here at Window Outfitters are proficient siding installation contractors with many years of excellent experience behind us. Our crew supervisors are all installation master certified, and we’ve been trained in the specific installation procedures of the manufacturers we work with.  

• We are a James Hardie preferred siding installation contractor

Work Area Preparation

Even with having an experienced professional contractor install your siding upgrade, it is still important for you to assist where you can. This helps your project to go as planned without errors.

One way you can do your share is by cleaning up the area around the project site before work begins.

• Remove any lawn ornaments, fixtures, lawn furniture, and any other things in the way. This ensures the professionals have a safe area where they can efficiently work.
• In addition, closely inspect the interior walls of your home for items that may be close. Due to the impact of construction involved, every effort needs to be taken to move any valuables in order to prevent damage.  We suggest removing framed pictures and other decorations from the outside walls.  
• Keep pets confined indoors.  And since some animals get a little anxious when strangers are around, you may even want to consider having them stay elsewhere while the work is done.  
• Keep children out of harm’s way.  We know they’re curious and they want to watch, but due to the installation equipment as well as the materials, it’s not the best place for them to be.  We don’t mind if they want to watch out the window, though!  

Finally, be sure you’re settled on the type of siding as well as the color you’ve chosen and that it’s the best option for your home.  One of the biggest errors in siding installation isn’t the fault of the contractor or defective workmanship – it’s when the homeowner decides after the siding is in place that it really wasn’t what they wanted.

Learn more about choosing insulated or non-insulated siding before making your choice.

Window Outfitters is here to ensure siding replacement success in the Twin Cities region. Call now to speak with one of our customer service pros. We are a licensed siding installation company for Minnesota.  And we offer a variety of siding products.  

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