Secondary Damage Caused By Storms

Oklahoma residents are especially susceptible to sustaining property damage due to the state’s well-known seasonal storms. While these storms can cause a significant amount of obvious damage by tearing off or damaging a roof, they can also lead to less visible damage. For instance, the intensity of Oklahoma storms can lead to the weakening of underlying structural joints, leaving structures vulnerable to water damage, mold, and mildew, which can be extremely difficult and expensive to remove.

Other types of damage are even more difficult to detect. For example, hail can create soft spots in shingles that are difficult to detect but can significantly weaken a roof, meaning that the next big rain storm could have devastating consequences not only for the roof, but for the interior of the building. Hail and wind can also cause vinyl siding to crack or warp, which may seem like a minor problem, but in the long run can have serious consequences as this type of damage can leave siding exposed to moisture, which can lead to premature aging and require complete replacement at a later date. Window damage is not only aesthetically unappealing, but can allow water and moisture to enter a residence, causing mold problems and making it difficult and expensive to regulate the temperature.