Siding is one of the most essential parts of your home. It offers protection against the outside elements, increases energy efficiency, and is the main contributor to the overall curb appeal of your house. If you have lived in your house for a long time or moved into an older home, then you have probably realized that siding, like anything else, starts to break down over the years. One of the main things you will see when this starts to happen is the color of your siding will begin to fade. Today, we here at Shanco are going to share our years of experience and tell you everything you need to know about faded siding.

Faded Siding

While vinyl siding is the most susceptible to fading, any siding style will eventually fade over time, especially if it is not regularly cleaned and maintained. One of the main contributing factors to faded siding is prolonged exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays, and while some sidings will retain their original color longer than others, none of them will keep it forever. As a result, fading is something you want to consider before having new siding installed. 

Fade Resistant Siding

Most of the siding that is available today is far superior to older siding, and this is especially true in the case of vinyl. While older vinyl siding from the mid 20th century seemed to have started fading just years after installation, there are plenty of fade-resistant siding options available today. If you want to ensure you don’t need to replace your siding 10-15 years down the road, then we certainly recommend you go with fade-resistant siding. Fade-resistant vinyl siding comes in a wide range of colors to fit any style of home, but if you decide to go with cedar or another material that requires painting, then we recommend going with fade-resistant paint. You can find acrylic fade-resistant paints in any color, and they do a great job at protecting the stability of your siding and the curb appeal of your home.

Can You Restore Faded Siding?

Nobody likes the look of faded siding, but sometimes a siding replacement just isn’t in the budget. If you can’t afford new siding at the moment, you may be asking yourself, “can you restore faded siding?” The answer is yes, and there are actually a few different options available that allow you to get your siding back to that rich color that it had when it was first installed.

If you currently have faded vinyl siding and you want to get it looking new again, there are quite a few vinyl restoration products on the market, such as Vinyl Boost by Handyman Labs. To use these products, you first need to pressure wash the exterior of your home, allow it to dry, and then simply follow the directions on the container of your chosen product. Faded vinyl siding restoration products will not last forever, and your siding will eventually return to its faded state. Still, it is an excellent option for a temporary fix while you are deciding on your next siding installation. In addition to vinyl restoration products, you can always opt to repaint your siding. A new coat of durable exterior acrylic will last longer than a vinyl restorer, but it too is only a temporary fix and will eventually fade.

If your home currently has a siding that isn’t vinyl, such as cedar, aluminum, or brick, then you are pretty much restricted to repainting. You can paint all of these materials to look good as new. With durable fade-resistant paint, you can expect to get 5 to 7 years out of it before it starts fading again. Even though this fix is temporary, it is often cheaper than a complete replacement.

Shanco Siding Replacement

Faded siding not only looks terrible, but it reduces the efficiency of your home as well. If your siding is old and faded, then it’s time you start considering a siding replacement. Here at Shanco, we know how important it is to have quality siding, which is why we only offer the best vinyl, fiber, cement, and cedar siding for your home. Contact the siding specialists at Shanco today to schedule your free consultation on a complete siding replacement.