COMMERCIAL
STORM DAMAGE
REPAIR IN DENTON, TX.
The May 2024 hail event produced golf-ball to softball-sized hailstones across the DFW region, causing more than $2.3 billion in property damage. Denton's dense concentration of older masonry buildings — from UNT's century-old campus to 1990s commercial construction on South Loop 288 — absorbed that impact across a range of building types that each require a different repair approach.
What Commercial Storm Damage Repair Includes
Systematic assessment and repair of storm-damaged commercial building envelopes — from initial stabilization through permanent facade restoration.
Emergency Stabilization
Immediate response to breached building envelopes — temporary weatherproofing, boarding of broken glazing, and emergency sealant application to stop active water infiltration before permanent repairs are scoped.
For Denton's occupied commercial and institutional buildings, stopping the damage cascade quickly is critical. A breached facade on a UNT campus building or a South Loop 288 retail center can sustain exponentially greater interior damage for every day repairs are delayed.
Hail & Wind Damage Assessment
Systematic inspection of all exterior systems — masonry, cladding, glazing, sealant joints, and wall penetrations — with written documentation suitable for insurance claim submission.
Denton's building stock spans over a century of construction types. Peterbilt's 700,000+ sq ft manufacturing plant, mid-century downtown masonry, and 1990s commercial EIFS each respond differently to hail impact, requiring substrate-specific assessment methodology.
Facade & Cladding Repair
Repair and replacement of storm-damaged exterior cladding systems — masonry, EIFS, metal panel, precast concrete, and composite materials. We match existing materials and textures to maintain building aesthetics.
The Downtown Denton Historic District's 50 contributing buildings require preservation-sensitive repair methods. We work with historically appropriate mortars, masonry units, and sealant systems to maintain compliance with National Register standards.
Window & Glazing Replacement
Commercial glazing replacement including storefront systems, curtain wall panels, and clerestory glazing. We access upper-story glazing with our 56' and 72' boom trucks, avoiding the cost and schedule impact of full scaffold erection.
Hail-fractured glazing must be replaced promptly — not only for weather protection but because cracked glass presents a safety liability. We coordinate glazing replacement alongside perimeter sealant restoration to ensure the complete window system performs correctly.
Industries We Serve in Denton
Why Denton Buildings Need Storm Damage Repair
Denton sits at the I-35E/I-35W confluence, placing it squarely in the path of North Texas's most active severe weather corridor. The May 2024 hail event that produced golf-ball to softball-sized hailstones caused more than $2.3 billion in regional property damage — and Denton's dense concentration of older masonry buildings was among the most vulnerable.
UNT's 963-acre campus contains buildings ranging from Curry Hall (1912) to modern research facilities — over 110 years of exterior construction types. The 1896 Denton County Courthouse, the Downtown Historic District's 50 contributing structures, and Peterbilt's 700,000+ sq ft manufacturing complex all represent commercial building stock that requires knowledgeable, substrate-specific storm damage assessment and repair.
Denton's expansive black-gumbo clay soil compounds storm damage: hail impacts crack masonry joints that clay soil movement has already stressed, opening infiltration pathways that cause far more interior damage than the original breach. We understand this compounding pattern and repair the complete system, not just the visible strike points.
May 2024 hail event — golf-ball to softball-sized hailstones across the DFW region
UNT's Curry Hall — 110-year range of building types requiring era-specific storm repair expertise
Denton County's largest city — major manufacturing, university, and commercial building inventory
Why Choose Griffin Restoration
Commercial exterior restoration since 2000
Licensed in TX, OK, AR, and LA
56' and 72' — self-performing capability
Full coverage for commercial projects
Commercial Storm Damage Repair FAQ
What should a facility manager do immediately after storm damage?
Document everything before any cleanup begins — photograph all visible damage from multiple angles and note affected areas on a building diagram. Secure the building perimeter if structural elements are compromised and establish whether the building is safe for occupancy. Contact your insurer to open a claim and request a professional damage assessment from a licensed contractor before authorizing any permanent repairs. Denton's storm history, including the May 2024 hail event that produced golf-ball to softball-sized hailstones and caused more than $2.3 billion in regional property damage, means many facilities face complex multi-system damage that requires systematic documentation to fully recover.
How do you document commercial storm damage for insurance claims?
Thorough documentation includes dated photographs of all damaged surfaces, annotated building drawings showing damage locations, and written descriptions of each damaged system — glazing, cladding, masonry, and mechanical equipment. We provide formal written damage assessments that identify storm-caused damage separately from pre-existing conditions, which is critical for claim integrity. Our assessment reports are structured to align with standard adjuster review processes, reducing back-and-forth delays on Denton commercial claims.
What types of storm damage affect commercial building exteriors?
Hail is the most common and often most insidious — it can fracture glass curtain wall panels, indent metal cladding, crack masonry grout, split caulk joints, and damage EIFS (synthetic stucco) in ways that aren't immediately visible but allow moisture infiltration. Wind damage includes blown-off cladding panels, failed window perimeter sealants, and delaminated systems. On Denton's older masonry buildings — including structures in the Downtown Square National Register Historic District and UNT's century-old campus buildings — even moderate hail accelerates existing mortar deterioration and opens hairline cracks.
How quickly can emergency storm damage repairs begin?
We mobilize for emergency stabilization as soon as site conditions are safe — typically within 24-48 hours of a major storm event. Emergency scope includes temporary weatherproofing of breached envelopes, boarding of broken glazing, and tarping of compromised wall penetrations to stop active water infiltration. This rapid response is especially important for Denton's commercial corridors along I-35, US-380, and the South Loop 288 corridor, where occupied buildings cannot sustain interior damage while awaiting permanent repair scheduling.
Can temporary measures be taken to prevent further damage after a storm?
Yes, and they're critical. Temporary measures include installing sheet polyethylene over breached wall openings, applying emergency sealant to cracked caulk joints and glazing perimeters, boarding broken windows, and deploying water diversion systems around active envelope breaches. These stop the damage cascade — a broken window allows wind-driven rain to soak interior walls and insulation, creating secondary mold and structural damage that compounds the original repair cost. For Denton's campus and institutional buildings, where interior damage disrupts operations, rapid temporary protection often saves far more than its cost.
Related Services
Storm damage repair often works alongside these complementary services.
Commercial Masonry Restoration
Tuckpointing, brick replacement, and mortar joint repair for storm-impacted masonry walls and veneer. Matched mortar color and profile to preserve original facade character.
Learn more about masonry restoration →Exterior Building Repair
Storm-related masonry spalling, concrete delamination, and cladding failures require the same expertise as general exterior repair — we address both storm-caused and pre-existing conditions in a single mobilization.
See our exterior repair capabilities →Commercial Waterproofing
After storm damage repair, waterproofing the restored envelope ensures long-term protection. We coordinate both scopes to prevent redundant mobilization costs.
Explore commercial waterproofing →Protect Your Denton Property After the Storm
Whether you manage a campus building at UNT, a manufacturing facility near Peterbilt, or a commercial property along South Loop 288 — we'll assess your storm damage and provide a detailed repair scope.