There is No Need To Freeze Up When Your House Sustains Hail Damage To Siding.
Living in the Midwest, most households are all too familiar with hail storms. Your home may even have suffered hail damage to siding.
With spring comes the risk of hail storms, and with them comes the potential for damage, including damage to your home’s siding.
If you’ve recently experienced a hail storm in your area, it’s important to inspect your home for signs of hail damage to siding as soon as possible.
Hail less than an inch in diameter can cause subtle hail damage to siding that can have long-term effects on your home.
The damage caused by this smaller hail can be identified by an expert during an inspection.
On The Roof Contracting knows exactly what to look for to identify subtle damage that can have lasting problems.
Factors That Determine Hail Damage To Siding
Even what would be minor hail damage to siding can be worsened when accompanied by high winds.
This combination can also damage your roof and may require a qualified contractor trained in damage inspections, repairing, and replacing the damaged area of your home.
Here are some factors that can worsen the effects of siding damage from hail storms.
Hail Stone Size
As previously stated, hail as small as 3/4 of an inch can cause significant damage to your home’s siding.
Storm Wind Speeds
When you combine high wind speeds with hail, the size of the hail that can cause damage can be significantly smaller.
Unobstructed Home Site
Homes that bear the most hail damage to siding are homes with little environmental protection such as trees or other barriers to shield them from the storm.
This unobstructed path allows for wind and hail to freely batter your home with maximum effect and may result in wind damage as well.
Identifying Hail Damage To Siding
As we have stated, two key factors come into play when considering hail damage to siding.
Although larger hailstones can cause damage with little wind speed. More often smaller hail stones with higher wind speeds cause the most damage.
The first step in identifying hail damaged siding is to start looking at the side of your home the storm came from.
In most cases, the southwest side of your home will be the side with the most damage.
Before canvassing your home, know what to look for. Here are 5 signs of hail damage you may be able to see from the ground:
- Chipping
- Cracks
- Dents
- Holes
- Warping or buckling
If any of these signs exist, it is important to address the repairs as soon as possible.
Steps to Take After Discovering Hail Damage To Siding
Not all hail damage can be discovered from the ground view. Even the most subtle damage can have serious repercussions if not addressed.
Get an Expert Inspection
Whether you discover signs of hail damage to siding or not, it is better to have it inspected by a professional to ensure your home has made it through unscathed.
Many home exterior companies, such as On The Roof Contracting, offer FREE siding inspections and can provide a complete and thorough examination of any existing damage with no further obligation.
Once the damage assessment is completed we can provide a cost effective plan to move forward with your siding repairs or replacement.
We offer assistance with getting financing as well as filing insurance claims. Some insurance companies will deny a claim for one reason or another.
Our expert inspectors know how to exhaust all options and appeals, to get your insurance company to pay for a roof replacement or repair when necessary.
File an Insurance Claim
Siding repairs and replacement can be costly. The average cost for repair in the US can be as much as $600 dollars for materials and $40 to $50 dollars per hour in labor.
The average siding replacement in the US is around $10,000 depending on the size of the home and how much has to be replaced.
Not everyone has that kind of cash just laying around waiting to be spent.
On The Roof Contractors can work with you to file an insurance claim if your home qualifies.
We also work with several finance companies that can may get you approved for a good term and interest rate.
Get Your Repairs Done As Soon As Possible
If you gain anything from this article, understand that addressing hail damage to siding as soon as possible is important.
Siding damage from hail that is not repaired or replaced can trap water and create a breeding ground for mold and mildew that can weaken the wood around your home.
Cracks can worsen over time and cause drafts inside your home increasing energy costs.
Do You Have Hail Damage to Siding & Need An Expert Inspection?
Tackling siding damage from hail can be a daunting DIY task for homeowners.
Calling on professional contractors you can trust is often the better option to address your issues as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We have established an excellent reputation with our clients and have become the go-to professionals for managing hail damage to homes.
We will ensure your home is fixed in a timely manner and on budget.
Given the opportunity, we expect to exceed your expectations as a leading supplier of hail damage services.
Our trusted professionals are dedicated to honesty and professional workmanship. We are certified and fully insured and look forward to working with you.
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