Siding Repair and Replacement

Residing in Columbus, Ohio, you are most likely already aware that the weather can range from icy cold to hot and humid in the summer. The fluctuations in temperature can be damaging to your home’s siding. The tell-tale signs include cracking, fading, or peeling, which are often signs of aging and time to replace it. Our CJE Restoration Columbus-based professionals can help you decide on the durable material and sliding to last long into the future of your home.

If selling your home, replacing the siding is a good investment because it not only makes it physically attractive but creates an attraction in interest in your home to prospective buyers. It's a significant investment, but replacing the siding will increase the property value and a competitive sales price in the Columbus-based market.

We don’t ask you to paint or do any preparation regarding our siding installation. Based on our inspection and the siding material, we’ll either install directly over your existing or we’ll remove and replace it.

ll siding material is different and requires different levels of maintenance and care. Our experts at CJE Restoration will provide you with all the information and siding answers regarding the care of your new siding.

There are several signs to indicate your siding needs to be replaced, including if it looks to be cracked or loose – this can be in result of a nasty storm. If the siding looks to be faded or peeling and or rotting with holes in it, this is your sign to contact us, and we can help you find durable materials to last and protect your home longer. 

Every property is unique, along with material differing in price points, making it impossible for our team to give you an accurate answer without a consultation. We’re happy to offer complimentary consultations and deliver proper pricing after discussing siding materials and seeing your property for exact measurements.

CJE Restoration understands the importance of preserving our client’s landscaping and will find every way to ensure no damage occurs. We practice thorough property cleaning at the end of each day and perform an intensive cleanup once the job is completed. 

Exterior soffit is located on the span beneath the rafter tails, while the fascia is the exposed horizontal band you see at the end of the rafters. These architectural elements found along the eave area do more than just add visual interest and give a finished look to your home. They help protect the exterior of your house by keeping out pests like bats, birds and squirrels, and give you a way to disguise ventilation for your attic.

While soffits and fascia are traditionally constructed from materials like aluminum and wood, many homeowners are now choosing ones made from synthetic and composite materials like UPVC and vinyl because they offer easy maintenance and durability. Vinyl soffits (some are beaded or smooth, while others offer the look of wood grain) and vinyl fascia and trim products come in different styles to complement the architecture and look of your home. There are also products made from recycled materials, for those who want an eco-friendly alternative.

The CJE Restoration Team can work with you to understand all of your options when it comes to trim, soffit and fascia, and help you choose the material that will work best on your home.

Making sure your soffit and fascia are installed correctly and properly waterproofed is the best way to prevent problems down the road. Damaged flashing or gutters that don't function properly can also create issues. CJE Restoration takes pride in our excellent craftsmanship that promotes longevity of your trim.

In addition, cleaning your gutters clean and clear is crucial to protecting your soffit and fascia. When the water backs up, the first place it wants to go is the fascia board.

The need to replace your gutters can happen for a variety of reasons, with water damage being the number one reason for gutter replacement.

Backsplash - the water falling from the eaves of the roof hits the ground with so much force that the backsplash that it causes can leave stains on your home. Mold and mildew can also form where the water has stained the home. Repainting or replacement of the siding will not solve your problem; gutters are the only solution to stop the backsplash.

Washouts and erosion - where the water hits the ground from the roof, erosion will start to happen. If left unfixed, the ground erosion will become quite deep. Washouts can also occur if there are plants or landscaping under the roof eaves.

Flooded basements - whether you have a finished or unfinished basement, the water will find its way in. What happens is when the water pools on the ground from the roof, the water has no place to go but into your basement. It will slowly soak into the ground and eventually into the walls of your basement. Roof water can be as much as six tractor trailer loads, and imagine that falling around your foundation walls. What the gutters will do is take that roof water and direct it away from your basement, preventing pooling around the foundation and essentially preventing a flooded basement.

The amount of times per year you should clean your gutters depends on what kind of trees are in your area. If the trees shed while hanging over your gutters you can expect to clean your gutters up to 4 times per year. Pine trees are often the biggest culprits in causing regular gutter cleaning. If you have few trees around your property, cleaning twice a year is sufficient.

Gutters are essential in keeping your home protected from rain and water damage. Depending on the size of your home, the amount of rain, tree density, and which materials to use for the best performance are all factors of choosing which gutter product to use. And that doesn't even begin to cover gutter style and color. Our Columbus-based team can help determine which gutters you should install; reach out to us for an estimate.

Rain gutters without downspouts will not move water away from the roof or foundation of a building properly. A downspout is attached to the corners of a building and used to transfer the water from the gutter to the street or other drainage location. The directional curve can be unique to each installation, but the downspouts are required to create a tight fitting system with no leaks.

Gutter installation takes less than one day in most circumstances, but depending on the size and configuration of your building, it can take up to a couple of days.

It is highly recommended to hire professionals to install your rain gutters. Without that level of expertise, there is no guarantee the job will be done correctly and that issues won’t appear later on. It’s important that gutters are installed correctly to prevent water damage to your building, roof, and landscaping.