Wind Damage Repair in Fort Collins, CO
High Winds Hit Every Part of Your Exterior
Fort Collins sits in a stretch of the Front Range known for sudden, strong wind events, particularly as air moves down off the foothills. Unlike hail, which tends to concentrate its damage on roofing and siding, high wind can affect nearly every exterior surface of your home at once — roofing, siding, and gutters included. HWG Exteriors inspects and repairs wind damage across all three so nothing gets missed in a single pass.
How Wind Damage Shows Up on Your Roof
High wind gets underneath the edges of shingles and lifts them, sometimes tearing them off entirely and other times leaving them loosened but still attached — which is actually the more deceptive scenario, since a loosened shingle can look fine from the ground while no longer sealing properly. Wind can also crack or dislodge flashing around vents and roof edges, creating an entry point for water during the next rain or snow.
How Wind Damage Shows Up on Siding
Wind can crack siding panels, tear them loose at the fasteners, or in more severe cases, rip sections away from the wall entirely. Lighter materials like vinyl are generally more vulnerable to wind uplift than heavier options like fiber cement, though any siding material installed with worn or improperly spaced fasteners is at greater risk. Our siding page covers material options if wind damage means it’s time to consider a full replacement rather than a patch repair.
How Wind Damage Shows Up on Gutters
Gutters can pull away from the fascia, twist out of alignment, or come loose at the seams when wind catches them at the wrong angle — especially if they were already carrying debris or ice at the time. Detached or misaligned gutters stop draining water properly, which can lead to problems well beyond the gutters themselves.
Documenting Wind Damage for Insurance
Wind damage claims often hinge on being able to tie the damage to a specific storm event, so documentation matters. We photograph and record all wind-related damage during your inspection, noting the extent and location of each issue across your roof, siding, and gutters. If you’re planning to file a claim, our insurance claim help page walks through what that process looks like and how we support you through it.
Repairing Wind Damage
Depending on the extent of the damage, repair might mean resecuring a handful of lifted shingles, patching a section of siding, or reattaching and realigning gutters. If the damage is more extensive, we’ll walk you through replacement options for the affected roofing or siding material. Our roofing page covers what that process looks like if a larger repair or replacement is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my roof has wind damage if the shingles look intact?
Wind can loosen a shingle’s seal without visibly displacing it, which means it may look fine from the ground while no longer protecting against water. A professional inspection can identify loosened shingles that aren’t obvious otherwise.
Can wind really tear siding off a house?
Yes, especially with lighter materials like vinyl or siding installed with worn or improperly spaced fasteners. Severe wind events can tear panels loose or strip sections away entirely.
What should I do if my gutters came loose in a windstorm?
Avoid trying to reattach them yourself, since a gutter hanging at the wrong angle can be unstable. We can assess whether the gutter needs reattachment, realignment, or replacement.
Does insurance typically cover wind damage?
Many policies do cover wind damage, particularly when it’s tied to a specific storm event with documented conditions. Coverage specifics depend on your policy, so we recommend confirming details with your insurance provider.
How is wind damage different from hail damage?
Hail tends to cause impact damage — dents, cracks, and bruising — concentrated on exposed surfaces. Wind more often causes displacement damage, like lifted or torn-off materials, and can affect gutters and siding just as easily as roofing.
Get a Free Wind Damage Inspection
If you’ve noticed water stains, a musty attic smell, or any other signs of a roof leak, HWG Exteriors can find the source and get it fixed.
Call (970) 893-9006 or request a free leak inspection online.