Sometimes, fate has people making decisions they otherwise wouldn't make, such as when your vehicle breaks down and the repairs are so costly that you end up buying a new car. The same can be said about your home's siding when it's no longer manufactured, which means any repairs would need to be done with materials that will likely be off-color.

When fate results in damage to your home, such as damage to the siding from a hailstorm or from a leaky gutter, it may be time to take advantage of the situation and do a full remodel of the exterior instead of simply repairing the damaged siding with mismatched materials. Here are a few ideas that can help.

Use a Visualizer App

There are apps that can help you visualize what your home would look like with a different color and/or with an entirely different exterior. However, the best software options are a bit pricey because they are typically for the pros to use, such as home remodeling contractors. That said, these types of software apps will give you a good idea of what your home would look like if you wish to change the exterior. 

Rethink Window Sizes & Placement

Since the contractors will be remodeling the exterior anyhow by replacing the siding, it's a good time to make any wanted changes to the windows as well. Perhaps there are a few windows you would like to be in a different size, or you want to have a sliding glass door in the dining room instead of a window, or you simply would like new windows. Discuss these options with your remodeling contractor, who will be able to determine whether or not the work is feasibly possible and, more importantly, will pass the building regulations in your area. 

Buy Extra Material 

You don't want to end up in the same situation again in the future and need to replace damaged siding that is no longer being manufactured. One way to ensure this won't be an issue in the future is to purchase a bit more of the siding than you need and keep it stored away, just in case you need a few pieces of the same siding in the future for minor repairs. The rafters of your garage or your shed are ideal places to store the excess siding materials. 

For more information about house remodeling, contact a local contracting service, like Good Faith Contracting.