As far as disrupting your daily routine, installing new siding is about the least obtrusive venture a homeowner can undertake. The material is thin and won't take up much space in the yard, its installation does not carry with it any noxious chemicals or messy substances, and it can be installed one wall at a time. Plus its application is very fast, and can sometimes be as fast as a day depending on the size of the crew and the house.
After you make the move to have siding installed or replaced, now you need to know how to work with the people who are working on your home. Here again, since they won't need you to turn off the water or electricity to do their job, they can work outside without disruption to your daily flow. However, there are some ideas you might consider that will expedite your new siding.
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First, make sure you talk with the person in charge about anything you think might be important. Walk around the house with the siding pro and ask him to tell you what he will be doing to your home. Make it clear that if something is not going to go to plan that he will tell you first just so everyone is on the same page.
Second, consider the daily needs of your siding contractors. If you live in a remote area, you might need to allow them access to a bathroom (otherwise they will have to drive somewhere every time nature calls, which just slows down the installation). They will have to use the restroom, and it is not mandatory that they use yours, but it's just a nice thing to do.
Third, if the temperatures are extreme during your siding installation, whether hot or cold, provide your workers with a place to cool off or warm up. If you don't want them in your house, think about opening your garage for a little shade or to get out of the wind.
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Matt Myers is a freelance writer for the home maintenance and remodeling industry. Formerly a contractor specializing in deck building and casework, Matt has written over 500 articles for both homeowners and contractors.