How Oklahoma’s Extreme Summer Temps Can Damage Your Roof, Siding & Windows
Summer in Oklahoma means multiple days over 100°F. And while we can crank up the AC and reach for a cold drink, your home’s exterior is taking a direct hit. This can lead to hidden damage that brings bigger problems over time.
Here’s how extreme Oklahoma heat affects your roofing, siding, and windows and the steps you can take to protect your home.
1. What Heat Does to Your Roof
Shingles blister, crack, and lose granules when exposed to prolonged UV radiation. This reduces protection against wind, rain, and hail.
Attic temperatures can soar past 150°F, especially without proper ventilation. That trapped heat cooks your roof from underneath.
Seals and flashing can warp from constant expansion and contraction, creating leaks you might not notice until storm season hits.
What to do:
✓ Upgrade attic ventilation
✓ Schedule a mid-summer roof inspection
✓ Consider heat-reflective, impact-rated shingles for replacements
2. How Heat Impacts Your Siding
Vinyl siding can warp or bubble in extreme temperatures, especially near reflective surfaces like windows or grills.
Dark-colored siding fades faster under Oklahoma sun, dulling your home’s value and aging it prematurely.
Loose panels can expand and contract, eventually pulling away from the wall and creating moisture entry points.
What to do:
✓ Inspect for warping or loose panels
✓ Choose high-performance, UV-resistant materials (like LP SmartSide)
✓ Avoid installing or grilling too close to siding surfaces
3. What Heat Does to Your Windows
Older or builder-grade windows can let in a lot of heat, forcing your AC to work overtime and driving up energy bills.
In high temps, the seals around your windows can weaken, leading to foggy glass or moisture between the panes.
The frames may warp or shift, making your windows harder to open, close, or lock properly.
What to do:
✓ Look for foggy glass or drafts
✓ Upgrade to ENERGY STAR®-rated replacement windows
✓ Consider Low-E glass coatings to reduce heat transmission
When to Take Action
If you're seeing warping siding, sweating windows, or cracking shingles, it's time to call in the pros. The earlier you catch heat-related wear, the more options you’ll have to move forward. At Red River Roofing, Siding & Windows, we offer free inspections that check for:
Roof UV damage & attic airflow
Siding deformation or fade
Window seal failure & energy loss
We’ll give you honest feedback, affordable solutions, and local expertise from pros who’ve seen over years of Oklahoma summers.
Beat the Heat Before It Beats Your Home
Oklahoma heat won’t let up, but you can still get ahead of it. If your home’s exterior is showing signs of stress, we’re here to help!
Call Red River Roofing, Siding & Windows today to schedule your consultation.
