Licensed roofing professionals • Fort Wayne, IN • 15+ years experience
Most homeowners focus on the roof after a storm, but your siding takes the same hits. Siding damage documented alongside roof damage strengthens your insurance claim and ensures complete repair coverage.
Vinyl Siding: Most Common in Fort Wayne
Most Fort Wayne homes built after 1980 have vinyl siding. Vinyl does not dent — it cracks, chips, and shatters. Look for:
- Cracks and chips: Hail impacts create small fractures with a circular pattern.
- Holes: Hail 1.5 inches or larger can punch through vinyl, especially in cold weather.
- Loose panels: Wind pulls panels from locking strips. Check for shifted or rattling panels.
Cracked panels allow water behind the siding envelope, leading to sheathing rot and mold that cost far more than the siding itself.
Aluminum Siding: Older Fort Wayne Homes
Aluminum siding on 1960s-1970s homes dents rather than cracks. Hail dents look like car dents — round, randomly spaced depressions. Each dent compromises the paint seal, leading to oxidation and corrosion.
Fiber Cement (Hardie Board)
Increasingly popular in newer construction, fiber cement is more impact-resistant but can still chip and crack under large hail. Damaged areas expose raw substrate to moisture absorption.
Document Everything for Insurance
Photograph every damaged panel from close range and mark locations on a sketch of your home exterior. Adjusters sometimes focus on the roof and overlook siding — thorough documentation ensures complete claim coverage.
Request a free assessment or call (260) 255-4551.