Protecting your property: Why it’s important to protect your home from the sun
We often consider the damage the sun can cause to our skin. However, have you ever considered the damage the sun is doing to your home?
Your home is likely your most important asset, so it’s important to protect it.
In Australia’s unforgiving climate, the sun can wreak havoc on the interior and exterior of your home, causing significant and often irreversible damage.
In this article, we explore how the sun can harm your home and provide you with practical solutions to combat it.
How the sun damages your home
The sun can cause timber to expand and contract, causing it to crack, split, or warp. In addition, decking oil may dry out, leading to cracking, peeling, and other wear and tear.
The sun’s rays can even cause concrete to crack, including the foundations of your home. Extreme heat can also cause the interior and exterior walls of your home to crack.
The sun can damage windows. For example, vinyl frames may crack and fade. Even the Low E Glass coating, which is meant to protect your home’s interior from the sun, can be damaged by the sun.
Your house’s siding is located outside and is often unprotected from the sun, meaning it is prone to damage. Wood siding may crack, split, and decay, while vinyl siding may become distorted and melt.
