Vinyl Siding
Routine Care Task
Inspect and clean vinyl siding
Loose vinyl siding can allow water to penetrate into the walls, and lead to rotting and insect infestation.
Cleaning helps the vinyl siding retain its appearance.
Priority
Timing: May (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Vinyl Siding are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
Inspection: Inspect vinyl siding for loose sections, cracking, buckling or bulging areas, and repair as necessary.
Cleaning: Cleaning vinyl siding can be done by using a long-handled car washing brush that has soft bristles and a handle that fastens to a garden hose. Avoid using stiff bristle brushes or abrasive cleaners as these can dull the gloss off the vinyl siding. Use a good detergent cleaner, and add laundry bleach if mildew is a problem.
NOTE: Be careful of using pressure washers, as they are powerful enough to force water under the vinyl siding where it can encourage mildew and rot.
Helpful Accessories
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Benefits
The benefits of this task are high from doing the inspection, as this can prevent costly damage from penetration by water and insects. Pressure washing and cleaning help to maintain the appearance of your vinyl siding.
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Maintaining Value
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Appearance
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
Costs
The cost of this task is moderately high. The inspection can usually done fairly quickly, but depending on the size of your home, washing your vinyl siding can be time consuming. You will need a pressure washer, ladders, long-handed brushes, etc. to do the cleaning associated with this task.
