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Storm Damage Board Up in Rochester
Openings created by wind, hail, and falling trees across southeast Minnesota.
Southeast Minnesota storms rarely arrive one at a time. Getting a damaged opening covered before the next system is usually what separates an exterior repair from an interior one.
What this service covers
- Boarding of windows broken by wind-driven debris or hail
- Securing of wall openings from fallen trees or limbs
- Covering of areas where siding or sheathing was torn away
- Securing of damaged doors and entry systems
- Coordination with temporary overhead covering where needed
Common warning signs
- Broken or blown-out windows after a storm
- A tree or heavy limb resting against the structure
- Missing siding or sheathing exposing the wall cavity
- Doors that no longer close or latch
Typical causes
- Straight-line wind and severe thunderstorm gusts
- Hail impact on glazing and exterior surfaces
- Falling trees and limbs in saturated or icy ground
- Wind-driven rain forced through compromised openings
What to do first
- Stay clear of downed lines and unstable trees
- Photograph the damage and the conditions that caused it
- Move belongings back from the open area if it is safe
- Send the request and mention any weather still incoming
What a provider may assess
- Openings created by wind, hail, or impact
- Whether the surrounding structure is stable enough to secure
- Whether the opening is a wall problem or a roof problem
- What can realistically be closed before the next weather window
Speak with a local service coordinator to describe the situation. A provider can assess the issue and recommend next steps. Emergency service requests are reviewed based on availability.
Have a building that needs securing?
Request service and a provider can assess the situation and recommend next steps. Availability depends on location and scheduling.