The battle of the bulging siding originally published august 11 2007 at 12 00 am updated august 11 2007 at 2 01 am q.
Cause of bulging exterior sood siding wall.
Causes of vinyl siding damage.
We moved into our house in 1997 when it was new.
Why does some vinyl siding take on an ugly look with ripples bends bulges or even loose ends.
Buckled rippled bent deformed loose or un clipped.
Installation issues heat and water are the most common troublemakers but they aren t the only ones.
If you suspect that your siding was poorly installed you ll need to call an experienced siding repair contractor to resolve the issue.
Here we discuss all of the know causes of this defect.
Improper installation is the leading cause of most vinyl siding issues.
Moisture is an important factor in the development of the problem because water seeping into the walls without a chance to evaporate may cause the bricks to bulge.
The bulging wall is directly caused by water infiltrations.
For this reason it is necessary to frequently inspect your brick facade for cracks.
When your siding isn t able to move it can cause the material to warp or even buckle.
So you will need to follow the signs of moisture related damage rot staining peeling paint rusty nails dampness dry.
Remember heavily damaged wood may be hidden in a wall or in the floor.