What Wind Hurts Most
- Siding: vinyl cracks and tears off. Lost siding bars the sheath to the next rain.
- Windows and doors: broke glass, bent frames, dead seals from hit junk and force shifts.
- Gutters: torn or bent, which then dumps roof water at the base.
- Fences and sheds: the most common dead — often first to fail in high wind.
- Frames: raised deck, racked walls, hurt garage doors. A failed garage door can blow a roof off from inside.
Check in This Order
- Walk the edge at ground level. Shoot each hurt spot — see how to shoot damage.
- Check windows and doors from inside for drafts, cracked glass, and frames that will not shut.
- Look in the attic for light, raised deck, or water in.
- Check gutters. They are easy to miss and cheap to fix before they cause base harm.
Temp Fixes That Count
Board broke windows at once (board-up guide). Pin loose siding to guard the sheath. Hang gutters well enough to move water from the house. These stop-gaps are often paid back — keep receipts.
When to Call a Frame Pro
Call a licensed firm or frame expert fast if you see cracked or leaning walls, a sagging roof line, doors that will not shut, or gaps where walls meet roof. These can mean frame shift that needs a pro eye before you trust the build.
Hire With Care
Louisiana needs state listing or license for home fix work over $7,500. Check at lslbc.gov. Get written quotes. Tie pay to done work. Read how to avoid scams before you hire.