COMMERCIAL
STORM DAMAGE
REPAIR IN SHERMAN, TX.
Per NOAA storm tracking data, Sherman has recorded significant on-the-ground hail reports and severe weather warnings in the past 12 months. With buildings along US-82 and Travis Street averaging 40+ years old — and a combined $35B in semiconductor investment (Texas Instruments + GlobiTech) creating new construction alongside aging commercial stock — storm response time and documentation quality have never mattered more.
What Commercial Storm Damage Repair Includes
From emergency stabilization through permanent facade restoration — a single contractor managing the full storm damage scope.
Emergency Stabilization
Immediate response to stop active water infiltration and secure damaged facade elements. We board broken glazing, install emergency tarping at breached wall interfaces, and apply hydraulic sealants to cracked masonry — preventing secondary water damage while the insurance claim is processed.
Sherman is 16 miles from our Whitesboro headquarters — among the closest response distances in our service area. For the healthcare facilities at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center, institutional buildings at Austin College, and industrial properties in Progress Park, we coordinate with facility managers to maintain operations during emergency response.
Hail & Wind Damage Assessment
Systematic facade inspection using our 56' and 72' boom trucks — documenting hail strike patterns on metal panels, EIFS, masonry, and glazing systems. We deliver a written report with photographs and measurements that meets insurance adjuster standards.
Per NOAA storm tracking data, Sherman's commercial buildings face near-constant cumulative hail and severe weather damage. Our assessment tracks storm-specific damage against baseline condition, distinguishing fresh impacts from the pre-existing facade wear typical in buildings with Sherman's 1980 median year built.
Facade & Cladding Repair
Permanent repair of storm-damaged exterior wall systems: EIFS patching and recoating, metal panel replacement, masonry crack repair and tuckpointing, and elastomeric coating application over repaired substrates. We match existing colors and textures to minimize visible evidence of repair.
For Sherman's historic downtown buildings — including those in the Heritage Row Historical District (300-1300 S. Crockett Street) — we select repair materials and methods compatible with historic masonry, maintaining the character that supports the district's preservation designation while bringing the envelope back to functional performance.
Window & Glazing Replacement
Commercial storefront, curtain wall, and punched-window glazing replacement after storm damage. We source commercial-specification glass, install new frames where wind damage has compromised the structural attachment, and restore perimeter sealant at all glazing interfaces.
Sherman's downtown Travis Street and US-82 corridor have both legacy storefronts and new commercial developments serving the Texas Instruments and GlobiTech workforce. We phase glazing replacement to maintain business operations and coordinate with building owners on color and finish matching for occupied properties.
Industries We Serve in Sherman
Sherman's Storm Risk — And Why It's Getting Harder to Ignore
Sherman sits in one of North Texas's most active severe weather corridors. Per NOAA storm tracking data, the area has seen significant on-the-ground hail reports and repeated severe weather warnings over the past 12 months. Heavy sleet events — 4-5 inches in the Sherman/Denison area — add freeze-thaw stress that opens masonry cracks and destroys sealant joints that hail already compromised.
The commercial stakes are rising. Texas Instruments began production at its SM1 semiconductor fabrication facility in Sherman in late 2025 — part of a $30 billion, four-factory campus. GlobiTech's $5 billion wafer plant is under construction nearby. The regional economy is shifting gear, and existing commercial buildings in Sherman's downtown core, US-82 corridor, and industrial parks are competing for tenants against new construction. Visible storm damage is an asset value problem as much as a maintenance problem.
Sherman is just 16 miles from our Whitesboro headquarters — a 29-minute drive. We've worked on commercial buildings across Grayson County for over 26 years and know the specific challenges here: expansive clay soils, severe weather frequency, and the unique repair requirements of the historic downtown building stock.
Sherman's position in the North Texas severe weather corridor means annual, cumulative hail and storm exposure for commercial building owners
Sherman's commercial stock averages 46 years old — original facade systems are past service life when a storm hits
Whitesboro to Sherman — fastest response time in our North Texas service area
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?
Confirm the building is safe for occupancy before re-entry — if you see cracked facade panels, displaced coping, or broken glazing near high-traffic areas, restrict access until an assessment is complete. Photograph and video all damage with timestamps before any cleanup begins; this record is your insurance claim foundation. Apply temporary weatherproofing to stop active water infiltration, and notify your carrier within 24 hours. Per NOAA storm tracking data, Sherman has seen significant hail activity and repeated severe weather warnings in the past 12 months — the question for Grayson County facility managers isn't whether a storm will hit, but how prepared you are when it does. Call us for an emergency assessment; we're 16 miles from Sherman at our Whitesboro headquarters.
How do you document commercial storm damage for insurance claims?
We deliver a written damage assessment with photographs, measurements, and material specifications built to insurance adjuster standards. For Sherman's varied building stock — from the 1907 Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse to new Progress Park industrial facilities — we document each damage category separately: facade, glazing, sealant joints, coping, and mechanical screens. Our report distinguishes storm-caused damage from pre-existing wear, which is the most frequently contested point in commercial hail claims. We've worked on insurance restoration projects across Grayson County and understand the documentation that carriers require to approve repair versus replacement decisions.
What types of storm damage affect commercial building exteriors?
In Sherman, hail is the primary damage mechanism — North Texas averages 2-3 major hail events annually, and Grayson County's position in the severe weather corridor means those events regularly produce stones large enough to dent metal panels, crack EIFS, pit masonry, and shatter commercial glazing. Wind-driven rain follows, infiltrating through breached sealant joints and cracked facade materials before interior damage is apparent. Sherman's 1980 median year built means a large portion of the commercial building stock is past the age where original waterproofing and facade systems have reliable performance — storm damage accelerates pre-existing failures dramatically. The Grayson County clay soils amplify this by swelling after rain events, driving lateral pressure on foundation walls and cracking facade elements in the days following a storm.
How quickly can emergency storm damage repairs begin?
Sherman is our core service area — 16 miles from our Whitesboro headquarters, roughly a 29-minute response. Emergency stabilization crews can typically mobilize within 24 hours of a major event. Immediate response covers temporary weatherproofing to stop active infiltration: boarding, tarping, temporary glazing, and hydraulic sealant injection — protecting the building while the full damage assessment proceeds and the insurance claim is filed. For Sherman's institutional buildings and industrial facilities in Progress Park, we coordinate with facility managers to minimize operational disruption during emergency response.
Can temporary measures be taken to prevent further damage after a storm?
Yes — and acting within 48 hours is critical both to limit actual damage and to meet insurance carrier mitigation requirements. Temporary measures include polycarbonate or plywood panels over broken glazing, mechanically fastened tarps at breached wall interfaces, hydraulic sealant injection into actively leaking masonry cracks, and temporary bracing for displaced facade panels or coping. For Sherman's historic buildings — including properties in the Heritage Row Historical District on S. Crockett Street — temporary materials are selected to avoid staining or abrading historic masonry substrates. These measures don't substitute for permanent repair but they stop secondary water damage from inflating the claim scope and document your due diligence for the carrier.
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
Concrete spalling, masonry crack repair, and facade restoration beyond the immediate storm damage scope — returning your Sherman building envelope to full structural integrity.
See our exterior repair capabilities →Commercial Waterproofing
After storm repairs are complete, waterproofing the restored facade protects against Sherman's next severe weather event and the long-term stress of Grayson County's expansive clay soils.
Explore waterproofing services →Protect Your Sherman Property
Whether you manage a historic downtown building, a healthcare facility, an industrial property in Progress Park, or a new development near the Texas Instruments campus — we'll assess your storm damage and provide a detailed scope aligned with your insurance claim.