Hudson Valley Heat Got Your Siding Mad?
4 Summer Issues to Catch Early
Here in the Hudson Valley, our summers come with heat waves, sudden downpours, and enough humidity to make your porch feel like a steam room. While you're cranking the A/C and dodging mosquitoes, your siding’s quietly taking a beating.
We see it all over Westchester and Orange County—sun-warped panels in Yorktown, bug damage in Monroe, mystery stains in Mamaroneck. If you catch these siding issues early, you’ll save yourself from expensive repairs come fall.
1. 🔥 Warping and Buckling from Intense Heat
Vinyl siding can warp or buckle when exposed to long stretches of sun, especially on south- and west-facing walls
We see this most in towns like Newburgh, Tarrytown, and Harrison where homes get direct afternoon exposure
💥 Why It Matters:
Once siding warps, it can pull away from your home’s exterior—exposing insulation and creating perfect gaps for moisture and pests.
Pro Tip: Step back from your house and look at the walls in full sun. Ripples or waves in the siding? Time to call us.
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2. 🐜 Insect Intrusion (Especially Around the Trim)
Wasps, carpenter bees, and ants love to sneak into loose seams or unsealed trim—especially around windows and doors
We’ve found active nests behind siding in homes from Peekskill to Warwick
💥 Why It Matters:
Insects don’t just hang out—they chew, tunnel, and cause long-term structural damage. Left unchecked, a small opening can lead to costly rot repairs.
What to do: If you’re seeing bug activity near your siding or trim—especially at corners or seams—it’s worth checking what’s going on underneath.
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3. 🌧️ Water Stains After Summer Storms
Improperly sealed or damaged siding can let water sneak behind panels during heavy downpours
Especially common in homes with older clapboard or improperly installed vinyl
💥 Why It Matters:
Moisture behind siding doesn’t dry out quickly. That leads to mold, rot, and damage to the sheathing—issues that often stay hidden until it’s too late.
Local Tip: If your siding is older than 15 years and you live in a storm-prone town like Port Jervis or Mount Vernon, give it a close look after each big rain.
4. 🧼 Algae, Mildew, and Mystery Grime
North-facing siding or shady walls (common in heavily treed areas like Mahopac and Pleasantville) can collect a film of algae or mildew
White and light-colored siding show it the most
💥 Why It Matters:
Not just an eyesore—grime can break down the finish of your siding and cause long-term staining, especially in humid stretches.
What to do: A gentle power wash can help. Just don’t go too hard—too much pressure can force water behind panels. (We’ve seen it.)