COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, April 22, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Colorado Springs homes take a beating between October and May. By the time summer arrives, windows, doors, siding, and exterior surfaces have been through months of freeze-thaw cycling, high winds, and the hail events that make spring in the Pikes Peak region genuinely unpredictable. What that damage looks like — and whether it's been addressed — determines how a home performs through summer heat.
Chad Anshutz, Owner and President of A&L Home Improvement, has been working through Colorado Springs exteriors for 65 years combined. The post-spring inspection conversation, he says, is one the most important a homeowner can have before summer sets in.
"Winter and spring in Colorado don't leave exteriors the same as they found them," said Chad. "Seals fail, frames shift, siding takes hits. Most of it isn't obvious from the curb. But it shows up in energy bills and interior damage if it goes unaddressed through summer."
Windows and Doors After a Colorado Winter
Window seals that failed over winter allow warm air infiltration that works against AC systems throughout summer — a problem that shows up in utility costs before it shows up visually. Frames that absorbed moisture through repeated freeze-thaw cycles can warp enough to affect operation and sealing without obvious exterior damage.
Storm doors and windows that took impact from spring hail should be assessed before summer. Compromised storm units lose their protective function exactly when UV intensity and afternoon thunderstorms make that protection most relevant.
Siding and Exterior Surface Integrity
Hail damage to siding is frequently underestimated because the impact marks aren't always large. But breached siding allows moisture infiltration that works on the structure behind it through summer's humidity swings — damage that compounds quietly until it becomes a significantly larger repair.
Summer is also when sun exposure accelerates deterioration on exterior surfaces that lost their protective finish through winter. Siding that's faded, cracked, or showing surface breakdown absorbs more heat and provides less insulation than intact material.
A&L Home Improvement serves residential and commercial clients throughout Colorado Springs. More information is available at alhomeimprovement.com or by calling (719) 634-8897.
A&L Home Improvement is a Colorado Springs home improvement contractor with 65 years of experience serving residential and commercial clients. The company specializes in window and door installation and replacement, storm doors and windows, awning and patio covers, and siding. A&L Home Improvement holds an A+ BBB Rating, Elite Service recognition from HomeAdvisor, and the Super Service Award from Angie's List.
Contact: Chad, Owner & President | (719) 634-8897 | alhomeimprovement.com
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