Siding Repair in Yukon OK - The Hail and Wind Damage Homeowners Miss

Siding repair in Yukon, Oklahoma usually follows a storm that hit the roof first: hail cracks, chips or punches holes in siding on the side of the house that faced the weather, and wind loosens panels and trim. Homeowners notice the roof and forget the walls. CRE Roofing checks siding and gutters on every free inspection, because the same storm almost always damages both.

Here is what siding damage looks like, why cold weather makes it worse, and how to make sure it does not get left off your claim.

What hail and wind do to siding

Siding takes a different kind of hit than a roof. A roof faces up. Siding faces sideways, so wind-driven hail strikes it at an angle.

The damage we look for:

• Cracked, chipped or holed panels, especially on the windward side of the house
• Splits in vinyl that opened up during a cold-weather storm
• Loose or missing pieces after strong wind
• Dented trim and corner pieces
• Damage to the fascia behind the gutter line, where water gets in first

Impact marks on siding also do a job. Together with dents in gutters and vent caps, they show an adjuster that the storm was real and which direction it came from. A roof inspection that never looks at the walls throws away half the proof.

Why cold weather matters for vinyl

Vinyl siding gets more brittle as temperatures drop. A hail stone that would only mark a panel in summer can crack it in cold weather. With late fall and winter storms ahead, a panel that already has a hairline crack can split further.

That also means siding damage can show up later than roof damage. If a storm came through during a cold snap, walk around the house in daylight and look closely at the side that faced the wind.

What you can check from the yard

You do not need a ladder for this. Look for:

1. Round dents, chips or cracks on one side of the house more than the others
2. Panels that have shifted, buckled or pulled away
3. Holes or gaps where water or pests could get in
4. Dents in gutters, downspouts and window wraps on the same side
5. Peeling paint or soft spots on fascia boards

Take photos with the date. If you find anything, compare it with the date of the last storm you remember.

Why siding belongs on the same claim as the roof

When hail damages a roof, siding and gutters are the two items left off claims more than any others.

If the same storm damaged the roof and the siding, that is one loss, not two. Filed together, roof, siding and gutters typically mean one adjuster visit and one claim. Finding the siding damage six months later usually means a second claim, sometimes a second deductible, and an argument about whether the damage came from the storm you already filed on.

That is why CRE Roofing photographs the whole outside of the house on the first inspection, even when you only called about the roof. If you file, we meet your adjuster on site with our documentation. Our siding and gutters page explains what we look for, and our storm damage page covers how we document hail and wind.

Repair or replace siding?

A few damaged panels can often be repaired or replaced on their own. The challenge is finding replacement panels that blend with siding that has been in the Oklahoma sun for years. When damage is spread across a whole side of the house, a larger replacement of that elevation may be the cleaner fix.

You can also have siding repaired without a roof job. CRE Roofing does siding and gutter work on its own. If the roof was hit too, read about what a roof replacement includes.

Common questions

Can hail damage siding if the roof looks fine?

Yes. Wind-driven hail hits siding at an angle, and vinyl cracks more easily in cold weather.

Should siding be on a separate claim?

If the same storm caused it, it is one loss. Document roof, siding and gutters together from the start.

Do you do siding without replacing the roof?

Yes. We repair siding and gutters on their own.

Do you work in Yukon?

Yes. Yukon is part of our home market in the Oklahoma City metro. See our Yukon service area page.

Get your siding checked with your roof

If your Yukon home took a hit, book a free inspection with CRE Roofing. We will photograph the roof, siding and gutters together and tell you plainly what needs fixing. Start on our contact page.