snow up against the vinyl siding??

[Cory Lechner]

We have had a lot of snow this year in Saskatchewan (which means a lot more shovelling too!).. Last summer, I installed vinyl siding on the front of our house. I have been piling snow in front of the house, but some of it is piling up against the vinyl siding. Is this a smart thing to do? Will the snow eventually melt and the water run behind the siding?

On another note: As a result of last year's dry summer, the soil around the front of the house has pulled away about 1" to 1 1/2" from the concrete foundation. Will the snow that will be melting eventually run down the concrete foundation and into our basement???

Cory Regina, Saskatchewan

[Ivan]

Cory, just move to Saskatoon where the weather is nicer. Ivan

[Cory Lechner]

not in a million years! LOL!

[Joseph Meehan]

Not really

It may. Normally you will be ok, but under some conditions it may run behind the siding. Normally that is OK, but I don't consider it a good idea.

Good question. Sorry I don't have much of an answer. It really depends on the local soil and weather conditions would make a big difference. In most cases I would expect it to run down until it is under the frost line and then be absorbed into the soil.