What storm damage to siding actually looks like
Storm damage calls in Ottawa usually follow one of two patterns: high wind that lifts or tears off panels that weren’t fully seated or were missing a starter strip, or impact damage from hail or wind-blown debris that cracks or punctures individual panels. Either way, the priority after a storm is closing up any exposed sheathing quickly, since even a short window of exposure to rain can lead to a moisture problem that costs more to fix than the siding itself. We prioritize storm-damage calls to assess exposure risk first, then schedule the full repair or replacement.