Storm Damage & Roofing

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A new roof is a large investment , it is crucial to the safety and value of your home. A cheaply done roof can lead to costly repairs and overall poor integrity of this barrier between your family and all the elements.

Exterior Siding Solutions holds an industry wide reputation for unbeatable quality and value. From the initial estimate to the completion of your project, you know you can rely on Exterior Siding Solutions to make the entire process as clear and smooth as possible.

Of all siding materials found in the St. Louis area, hollow back vinyl siding is the most likely to sustain damage from hail.

Identifying hail damage to vinyl siding can be extremely obvious or rather subtle, largely dependent on two factors. First the hail size and second the vinyl siding itself, both of which play a part in the extent and type of damage inflicted. A few factors come into play when examining how the siding affects the way in which it will be damaged by hail including age, condition, and quality.

• Age:   As vinyl siding ages it begins to lose flexibility and can become brittle. The older it is, the more prone it will be to damage by even small hailstones.
• Condition:   Although weathering occurs to all elevations of siding, it doesn’t necessarily mean it happens equally. South facing elevations can be baked over time by the sun and Western walls subject to receiving the brunt of heavy wind, rain, and sleet. In both cases the integrity of the siding’s condition will be degraded over time and thus more likely to be damaged.
• Quality:   The quality of the vinyl siding is determined by its grade or thickness. Vinyl siding thickness can range from 0.35mm to 0.55mm. The thicker or thinner the siding the more or less hail resistant it is.

The million dollar question is which siding material offers the best resistance to hail? I wish there were a short answer. Each type of exterior seething has unique characteristics that can affect its performance during adverse conditions.

Some siding manufacturers directly address hail damage issues, others site impact tests. Revere Steel Siding is backed by a lifetime limited, non prorated, 50 yr hail warranty. Independent tests prove that the Crane SOLID CORE (insulated panel) SYSTEM stands up to 300% more impact than typical vinyl siding and 240% more than fiber cement.

Fiber cement products stand up well to impact but their coatings might need to be re-finished.

Most insurance policy’s read that your losses will be replaced with like material and quality. In many cases like material is no longer available (discontinued siding or color) the old siding can no longer be matched so the entire house must be sided. This is an ideal time to upgrade the exterior of your home.

While some insurance companies may offer a list of contractors, you as a property owner have the right to select the contractor of your choice. Use a contractor that specializes in the task at hand. You wouldn’t reach in your tool box and grab a hammer to do a screw drivers job. Roofing contractors do roofing not siding.

Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more dramatically than the exterior siding you choose. As you shop for exterior siding, look for a siding material that best suits the style of your house and also fits your lifestyle and budget. Let Exterior Siding Solutions assist you in this process utilizing many years of research and experience.