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Protecting Your Home’s Exterior Before the Next Big Hit

Summer in Northeast Ohio brings severe weather that can damage your roofing, siding, and gutters in minutes. At Total Exterior Systems, we help Wadsworth, Brunswick, Medina, and surrounding community homeowners prepare for destructive summer storms.

Why Summer Storms Are Particularly Damaging

Summer storms strike fast with hailstones, high winds, and heavy rainfall. Hail can dent metal roofing and crack asphalt shingles, winds can lift shingles and damage siding, while torrential rain overwhelms gutters and reveals water management weaknesses.

Pre-Storm Inspection Checklist

Your Roof

Inspect your asphalt shingle roof or metal roofing for:

  • Missing or loose shingles
  • Damaged flashing around chimneys and vents
  • Granule loss in gutters
  • Sagging areas

Storm damage often compounds existing problems, turning minor repairs into major roof replacement projects.

Siding and Gutters

Check your siding for loose panels, cracks, or damaged caulking. Inspect your Rainman Gutters for clogs, loose brackets, and poor drainage that could fail during heavy storms.

Post-Storm Action Plan

  1. Safety First: Wait for safe conditions before inspecting
  2. Document Everything: Take photos for insurance
  3. Call for Emergency Services: Contact Total Exterior Systems at 330-283-8398 for emergency tarping if needed
  4. Schedule Professional Inspection: Hidden damage isn’t always visible from the ground

Why Professional Inspections Matter

Storm damage isn’t always obvious. Hail damage to shingles might not create visible holes but can compromise protective granules, leading to premature aging and leaks. At Total Exterior Systems, we provide free estimates and work directly with insurance companies for storm damage repairs.

Expert Exterior Services When You Need Them Most

Since 2000, Total Exterior Systems has been helping Northeast Ohio families recover from storm damage. Our A+ BBB rating, full insurance, and comprehensive services—from roofing to siding to windows—make us your trusted one-stop contractor.

We understand local weather patterns and provide industry-best quality at competitive pricing.

Ready to protect your home? Call 330-283-8398 or email info@totalexteriorsystems.com to schedule your pre-storm inspection today.

Total Exterior Systems offers expert exterior services throughout Wadsworth, Brunswick, Medina, Hinckley, and Northeast Ohio. Financing available through Enhancify.

 

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