The Manchester area can see its fair share of severe weather during the summer. While we don’t mind the occasional shower, we are less enthusiastic about the toll storms can take on siding. From splitting and warping pieces to water damage, siding can reveal wear from weather in many ways. Here are some tips on what to look for when identifying storm damage on siding.
Loose or Missing Pieces
A surefire way to know you’ll need to call your siding and roofing contractors in Manchester is when you see siding planks that are loose or completely missing. Wind and hail can both cause siding to become detached. These problems are best fixed right away to prevent damage from spreading.
Splits and Cracks
Unfortunately, sometimes storm damage is less than obvious. Even if you do not see any missing pieces or wobbly siding, you should still inspect closely for sneakier signs of damage. On siding, this can look like:
Bowing
- Cracking
- Splitting
- Warping
Any of these symptoms can indicate hail or water damage. If you notice any of them, call your Manchester roofing contractor for a professional inspection.
Water Marks
Siding can also be susceptible to damage when gutters are clogged. If gutters are jammed by leaves and other debris, storm water has no other option but to runoff onto your Manchester roofing and siding. After a storm, check the area around your gutters and look for water marks on siding. Have your roofers tend to clogged gutters as well as siding damage.
Mold and Mildew
Finally, siding can also reveal storm damage in a sinister way. Even when everything else looks fine, mold can slowly develop underneath siding that has become loose or damaged. Mold mitigation is a task best left to the professionals, so call your contractor right away if you spot a colony on your siding.
These are just some of the most common forms of storm damage on siding.
