Oklahoma City sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, where severe thunderstorms produce damaging straight-line winds, hail larger than golf balls, and sudden temperature drops that stress window seals. The city averages 15 days per year with hail and records wind gusts above 60 mph during spring storm season. These conditions shatter windows without warning and compromise door frames through rapid pressure changes. Properties in older neighborhoods like Heritage Hills and Mesta Park feature original single-pane windows particularly vulnerable to hail impacts. When severe weather strikes after business hours, delayed board-up allows rain to saturate interiors, warp hardwood floors, and ruin furniture. Quick emergency window boarding prevents this cascade of secondary damage common to Oklahoma City storm events.
Oklahoma City building codes require wind-resistant installations for temporary weather protection following the destruction caused by the 1999 and 2013 tornado outbreaks. Local adjusters expect board-up work to meet basic structural standards, not just cosmetic coverage. Liberty Water Damage Restoration Riverside trains crews on Oklahoma City's specific code requirements and works regularly with adjusters from State Farm, Farmers, and other carriers dominant in the metro. This local expertise speeds claim approvals and eliminates disputes about whether your temporary repairs met professional standards. We understand that Oklahoma City properties require different approaches than coastal markets or northern climates, and we stock materials specifically chosen for Central Plains weather patterns.