A vehicle striking a building can leave far more damage than the opening visible from outside. At McLoughlin Place in Oregon City, the impact damaged framing beneath a large window and affected the surrounding exterior and interior finishes. Armadas Exterior responded to secure the opening, then returned to carry the project through permanent repairs.
The work brought together structural framing, a custom replacement window, James Hardie siding, gutters and downspout repairs, and interior restoration. The goal was to rebuild the damaged area and make the repaired spaces fit back into the existing property.
Project snapshot
Property: McLoughlin Place
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Project: Vehicle-impact damage restoration
Timeline: Emergency protection before permanent repairs were scheduled on January 6, 2023; reconstruction documented in February and March; finished exterior photographed April 26, 2023.
Scope: Temporary wall protection, damaged framing replacement, custom window replacement, siding and trim, gutters and downspout work, drywall, paint, flooring and interior trim.
An unexpected impact through an exterior wall
A contractor’s van struck the side of the building at a resident unit. Fortunately, according to the property’s account shared with our team, the affected unit was unoccupied at the time. The impact drove through the wall below the window and damaged the framing, with damage extending into the interior finishes.
This was more than a broken window or a siding patch. Before the wall could be closed back up, the damaged structure needed to be exposed and rebuilt.
First, secure the opening
Lloyd and an Armadas employee responded to the property to provide emergency protection. We covered and secured the damaged opening with OSB and temporary weather protection while the permanent repair was being arranged.
The emergency response came before the January 6 scheduling call. Keeping those stages separate matters: the immediate work protected the opening, while the reconstruction required planning, permitting and replacement materials.
Rebuilding the framing beneath the window
Once the permit was issued, the permanent reconstruction could move forward. The framing beneath the window had taken the force of the impact. We supported the header above the opening so the damaged framing below could be removed and replaced.
That sequence allowed us to address the structure before installing the replacement window and restoring the exterior. The February progress photos show the wall opened up, with the window area and framing exposed during this stage.
Sourcing the custom window and restoring the exterior
The replacement window was not a standard off-the-shelf item. We worked with Lansing Building Products to source the custom window needed for the opening.
With the framing rebuilt and the replacement window installed, the exterior work moved forward with James Hardie siding and replacement trim. The repaired area was finished to match the surrounding building. The project also included work on the affected gutters and downspout.
Restoring the room from the inside
The interior repairs were part of the same restoration. Damaged drywall and finishes needed attention, and the affected flooring had to be repaired to blend with the existing floor.
The interior work included drywall repair, painting, base trim and flooring repairs. Matching the existing materials was an important part of the finish work: the intent was for the repaired area to feel like part of the room again.
A finished exterior that fits the property
The completed exterior photos taken on April 26, 2023 show the restored window area, siding and trim alongside the surrounding building. From the initial temporary protection to the finished interior, the project required each repair stage to prepare the way for the next.
For Armadas Exterior, this project is an example of how exterior damage can require coordinated work across the wall structure, windows, siding and interior finishes. Closing the visible opening was only the beginning.
What our customer said
Randy Dodgson — 5-star Google review
Randy reported that Armadas arrived within an hour and forty-five minutes and patched the exterior for safety that same day. His review praised the team’s responsiveness, friendliness and repair quality.
“I would highly recommend Armada Exterior for any job in the future.”
Read Randy’s full review on Google.
Talk with Armadas about your exterior repair
If your Oregon City property needs siding, window, gutter or exterior repair work, call 503-753-1664 to discuss the damage and the next steps. You can also explore more Armadas Exterior projects.