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Hail can damage more than the roof of a business property. A strong storm can affect the full exterior, including roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, trim, fascia, soffit, drainage, and rooftop equipment.

Gutters and roof edges work together to move water away from the home. When they perform properly, rainwater and snowmelt flow from the roof into the gutter system, through the downspouts, and away from the foundation.

After a hailstorm, siding damage can be easy to miss. Some damage appears as obvious cracks or holes. Other damage may look like small impact marks, loose seams, or minor chips that homeowners may not notice right away.

Spring storms can bring heavy rain, strong wind, and hail. After the storm passes, some damage may be easy to see, such as dented gutters or cracked siding. Other damage may be harder to notice, especially on the roof, around flashing, or behind exterior materials.

A roof is designed to shed water. When drainage works properly, rainwater and snowmelt move from the roof into gutters, downspouts, and away from the home. When drainage does not work properly, water can collect, back up, overflow, freeze, or travel into places it should not go.

Gutters are an important part of every commercial building’s exterior system. They collect rainwater and snowmelt from the roof and move it away from the building.

New windows can improve comfort, appearance, natural light, ventilation, and exterior protection. But not all replacement windows perform the same way.

Siding and exterior trim work together to protect a home from weather while giving the exterior a clean, finished look. Siding covers the wall surfaces, while trim protects transitions around windows, doors, corners, rooflines, and other openings.

High winds can affect more than just the roof. A strong storm can damage shingles, siding, gutters, fascia, soffit, windows, doors, trim, and exterior drainage. Some damage is easy to see, like missing shingles or loose siding. Other problems may be hidden until the next heavy rain causes a leak.

Winter can be one of the hardest seasons on a roof. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, wind, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles can turn small roofing problems into serious leaks or exterior damage.