Condo Media - March 2013 - 29
by Fred Schernecker
Siding
Replacement
Insider Tips on How to Do the Job Right
E
veryone wants to control costs.
But when it comes to maintaining your association’s siding and
trim, saving money by taking a
“patch and pray” approach is an expensive mistake. Yes, making spot repairs
seems to be less expensive and easier
than a full siding replacement project. But over time, those short-term
savings will pale in comparison to the
long-term costs of getting caught in
an endless cycle of spot repairs.
In the 25 years I’ve been helping
associations make informed decisions
about exterior maintenance, I’ve found
that they fall into one of two camps:
Associations that do it right — or those
who do it over. Here are some tips to
make sure your association does the job
right the first time.
Spot Repair or
Full Replacement?
There’s a common misperception that
full replacement only makes sense if
you need to replace more than 50 percent of a building’s siding. However,
when you run the numbers, the actual
tipping point for full replacement is just
10 percent.
If you’re replacing less than 10 percent of the total amount of siding, spot
repairs may be justified. But if you’re
replacing more than 10 percent, the
long-term cost savings of full replacement exceed the short-term savings of
making spot repairs. Here’s why:
This spot repair cycle can continue
for years, until finally, as your original wood siding reaches the end of
its natural lifecycle, full replacement
becomes the only viable option. At this
point, all your existing siding will be
stripped down to the sheathing and
Spot repairs only treat the symptoms of a failing
siding system. They rarely correct the underlying
causes.
First, the higher cost of labor for spot
repairs makes that option more expensive than full replacement on a per
piece basis.
Second, spot repairs only treat the
symptoms of a failing siding system —
rotting, cracked, and warped clapboard
or shingles. Spot repairs rarely do anything to correct the underlying causes,
such as water penetration, poor flashing, inferior grade siding, and moisture
transfer. In other words, spot repairs
are just temporary bandages, not cures.
It’s only a matter of time before you
will need to replace more siding.
thrown away — along with every dollar
wasted on spot repairs.
Choosing spot replacement versus full
replacement isn’t a guessing game. Hire
an engineer or ask an experienced contractor to perform a 15- and 30-year cost
analysis for spot repairs vs. full replacement. Take a look at the numbers for
yourself and make an educated decision.
Choose the Right Siding
and Trim Material
Choosing the right siding replacement material for your association
depends on a number of factors,
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Contents
From the CED’s Desk
Editorial Board
CAI News
CAI Regional News
Asked & Answered
Homeowner’s Corner
Finance
Maintenance
Pests
Vendor Spotlight
Landscaping
Industry Perspective
Self-Managed Association Boards
2013 CAI-NE Spring/Summer Service Directory
Classified Service Directory
Advertisers Index
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Condo Media - March 2013 - Contents
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Condo Media - March 2013 - Editorial Board
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