MW Exteriors

10/02/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱?

Not necessarily.

A small area of siding damage can sometimes be repaired without replacing an entire wall or the siding on the whole home. The right approach depends on the type of siding, the extent of the damage, and whether a matching replacement product is still available.

A few things we look at when evaluating siding include:

• Cracks, holes, or impact damage
• Loose or missing panels
• Warping or buckling
• Signs of water getting behind the siding
• Fading or deterioration from age
• Whether replacement siding can be reasonably matched to the existing material

Storm damage can also create a tricky situation. Hail may damage only a portion of the siding, but older colors and styles are sometimes discontinued or difficult to match. That can affect what repair options are practical.

On the other hand, fading or minor cosmetic wear does not automatically mean the siding needs to be replaced.

A good inspection should determine what is actually damaged first, then recommend the most practical repair or replacement option.

If you’re unsure about the condition of your siding, we can take a look and help you understand your options.

09/24/2026

“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲?”

Sometimes the shingles aren’t the problem.

A lot of roof leaks happen around areas where the roof changes direction or where something passes through it. These areas rely on 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 to keep water out.

Flashing is usually made from metal and is installed around places like:

• Chimneys
• Sidewalls
• Roof-to-wall transitions
• Plumbing vents
• Skylights
• Valleys

The shingles help shed water across the main surface of the roof, while flashing protects the areas where water is more likely to find a way underneath them.

When flashing is installed incorrectly, reused when it should have been replaced, or begins to deteriorate, water can work its way into the roof system even when the shingles themselves still look perfectly fine.

One of the most common examples is 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴(𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄) along a wall. Each piece is designed to overlap with the shingles so water is directed safely down the roof. If pieces are missing, improperly installed, or sealed with caulk instead of flashed correctly, that area can eventually become a leak point.

Pipe boots are another common trouble spot. The rubber or flashing around a plumbing vent can deteriorate long before the surrounding shingles do.

This is why a proper roof inspection involves more than simply looking for damaged shingles.

A roof is a complete system, and some of the most important components are the ones homeowners barely notice from the ground.

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

09/21/2026

“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?”

The answer isn’t always the shingles.

Underneath every asphalt shingle roof is an underlayment system designed to provide an additional layer of protection between the shingles and the roof decking. The type of underlayment being installed can make a significant difference in both the quality of the roofing system and the contractor’s cost.

There are a few common types you’ll hear about:

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 “𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁”
For decades, asphalt-saturated felt was the standard underlayment used beneath shingles. It can still do its job when installed properly, but it is heavier, can wrinkle when exposed to moisture, and can tear more easily during installation.

𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Synthetic products have become increasingly common on modern roofing systems. They are generally lighter, stronger and more resistant to tearing than traditional felt. They also provide a cleaner, more durable working surface during installation.

𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱
Ice and water shield is different from standard underlayment. It is a self-adhering waterproof membrane commonly installed in vulnerable areas such as roof valleys, around penetrations and along the eaves where required or appropriate.

These are areas where water is more likely to collect or work its way beneath the shingles.

So why does this matter when comparing roofing estimates? Because two contractors can quote the 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 while proposing very different roofing systems underneath it.

One estimate may include quality synthetic underlayment, proper ice and water protection and attention to vulnerable areas. Another contractor may reduce the price by using less expensive materials or limiting where upgraded underlayments are installed.

That doesn’t necessarily mean the lowest estimate is wrong, but homeowners should understand 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲.

When comparing roofing estimates, don’t just ask:

“What shingles are you installing"

Also ask:

“What are you putting underneath them?”

A roof is more than the shingles you can see when the job is finished. The materials underneath them are an important part of the system protecting your home.

09/16/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗹𝘆?

Sometimes the problem isn’t the shingles themselves. It’s what’s happening underneath them.

A properly ventilated attic helps move excess 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 out of the roof system. Ideally, fresh air enters through vents near the soffits and warmer air escapes through vents higher on the roof, such as ridge vents or box vents.

When that airflow is restricted or poorly designed, attic temperatures can become excessive and moisture can build up.

Over time, that can contribute to problems like:
• Premature shingle aging
• Curling or deteriorating shingles
• Excessive heat in the attic
• Moisture buildup and condensation
• Mold or deterioration of the roof decking
• Higher cooling costs during the summer

One common issue we find is that a home may technically 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is properly ventilated.

For example, soffit vents can be blocked by insulation, there may not be enough intake ventilation, or different types of exhaust vents may be working against each other instead of creating proper airflow.

A roof is a complete system. The shingles, decking, insulation, intake ventilation and exhaust ventilation all have to work together.
So if a relatively young roof seems to be aging much faster than expected, it’s worth looking beyond the shingles.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁.

09/14/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?

It’s not always as obvious as most homeowners expect and not every dark spot or area of missing granules is hail damage.

The first three photos show examples of 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬. Hail can knock granules loose and damage the asphalt underneath, often leaving a concentrated impact mark or fractured asphalt mat.

The next three photos show examples of 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥. Shingles can lose granules for several reasons, including normal aging, foot traffic, blistering, manufacturing characteristics, and other mechanical damage. Many areas similar to these are sometimes mistaken for hail damage during a quick inspection. This can happen with inexperienced home inspectors or contractors who are more focused on getting a claim started than determining what actually caused the damage.

Missing granules alone don’t necessarily mean a roof has hail damage. We look at the size and shape of the marks, how they’re distributed across the roof, and whether there are other signs of storm damage around the property. Other items commonly damaged during a hail storm include guttering, vinyl siding, siding paint, window screens, deck stain, and more.

If a significant storm has passed through your area, having the roof inspected can help you better understand what you’re actually looking at.

09/11/2026

We're excited to introduce MW Exteriors!

MW Exteriors is a locally owned roofing and exterior restoration company proudly serving homeowners throughout the Kansas City area.

We specialize in:
• Roofing
• Siding
• Gutters
• Storm restoration
• Exterior repairs

Our goal is simple: provide quality workmanship, straightforward communication and an experience homeowners can feel confident about from start to finish.

If your home has been affected by recent storms or you're considering an exterior project, we'd be happy to take a look.

📞 816-281-8113

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