Warning: Tree limbs scraping against siding is a constant headache.

Jason Adams · 2026-02-28T05:40:57.222442+00:00

It ruins paint jobs and can lead to moisture problems. How do you handle trimming close to buildings?

robins837mo ago

Scraping is normal, right? I've never actually seen it cause real damage if the paint is decent.

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the_gray7mo ago

Some scraping is normal and doesn't always cause damage if the siding is in good shape. Do you look for wear often?

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cora5187mo ago

My neighbor's cedar siding looked fine until a storm last fall. The wind got behind a spot where the paint had scraped thin and peeled off a whole section. That repair bill was over two grand. Normal wear is one thing, but ignoring it is how small problems get expensive fast. You really have to check it before every winter.

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the_thea7mo ago

Is it bad that my idea of trimming is just hoping the wind does it for me? That plan has not worked out great, clearly. Guess I should actually use those clippers.

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