Protecting Your Home Exterior From Wind and Severe Storms

April Showers Should Bring May Flowers. Not May Repair Projects.

Across Tornado Alley, spring brings warmer days…and it also brings a higher risk of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes, especially throughout parts of the Plains and Midwest. Springtime storms bring exactly the kind of conditions that put homes to the test quickly.

Spring isn’t the time to ignore a worn roof, shabby siding, or rickety windows and hope everything holds out one more season. Especially not when you’re living in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, or Oklahoma. When your exterior is already showing signs of age or damage, storm season turns those small, weak spots into major, pricey repairs.

At Continental Siding, we want you to LOVE YOUR HOME, and we want to help you protect it. When ruthless storms are ravaging the Midwest, you don’t want some random company with availability that you call in a panic to be your only option. We’re here to help you get ahead of those rain clouds, so you can move into the season with more confidence, pride, and peace of mind for your future. And when it comes to protecting your house from wind and severe weather, your siding is one of the most important places to start.

Why Siding Matters Before Storm Season Hits

When your siding is already showing signs of wear, taking care of it before storm season is a lot more manageable than dealing with damage after severe weather rolls through. Loose panels, small cracks, fading, or gaps can become major issues. It’s better to be proactive and work with the right siding company, like Continental Siding, to upgrade your home before the storms hit. It may not be a task you’re excited to take on, but it’s necessary.

When you don’t have the right company on call — that’s when storm season is extra stressful. Instead of planning ahead on your terms, your hand gets forced. And after a severe storm, a frantic search for the right contractor and an unexpected repair bill can cause an even bigger gray cloud over an already stressful situation.

How you prepare can also depend on your siding. Different types of siding hold up in different ways. Vinyl siding can be more vulnerable to cracking or warping over time. Wood siding looks lovely, but it also needs extra upkeep to stay protected from moisture. For strong, long-term performance, seamless polymer siding is built to help protect against inclement weather while adding to your curb appeal.

If your siding has been on your mind lately, now is a smart time to act. Check out our siding options and see how we can help you protect your home before storm season puts it to the test.

Storm-Ready Siding Checklist: What To Look For Around Your Home

You don’t have to be a siding expert to see the signs that your home may need attention before storm season hits. In many cases, it simply comes down to taking a walk around your property and looking for a few glaring warning signs. The goal is to catch small problems early, and to upgrade your siding while you still have time to make decisions on your own terms instead of scrambling after a severe weather event.

Take a walk around the outside of your house and look closely at your home’s exterior. As you look around your home, ask yourself:

• Do I see any cracks, chips, or holes in the siding?
• Are any panels loose, warped, or pulling away from the house?
• Do I notice gaps where water or wind could get in?
• Is any siding faded, brittle, or showing signs of age?
• Do I see mold, mildew, rot, or moisture stains?
• Are there areas that look soft, swollen, or damaged after past storms?
• Do any sections seem less secure than they should be?
• Has it been a long time since my siding was inspected or updated?

If you answered yes to even one or two of these questions, it may be time to look into siding that will last. Repairs are a reactive solution to your situation, but upgrading with Continental Siding is a proactive action that protects your home and family

How a Local Siding Company Can Help You Prepare Before Storm Damage Happens

When storm season is around the corner, working with a local siding company can help take some of the stress off your plate. Instead of waiting until damage happens and scrambling to find whoever has availability, you can talk with a team that understands the weather your home is up against and what you need to stay protected through it.

When your siding is made for your community and by your community, there’s an added level of pride and security behind the work. With siding made in Missouri and insulation made in Kansas, homeowners who use Continental Siding can feel good knowing their neighbors helped build the materials that keep them and their home safe. We serve areas in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas — you can see if we serve your area here.

Check out our siding options or request a FREE estimate today to get confidence, pride, and peace of mind for your future.

Get Ahead of Storm Season With a FREE Estimate

April showers should bring May flowers, not May home improvement projects you (and your budget) never prepared for. If your siding is showing signs of wear, now is the time to get ahead of storm season and protect your home before spring weather forces your hand.

Request a FREE estimate today and let us help create a home that’s ready for whatever the season brings.