Gaf Shingles Lakeside Colorado

Strong winds, heavy rains, scorching sun, and massive snowfall – your home’s roof takes a beating 365 days a year. The cumulative effect of all these annual and relentless weather events can cause leaks that create significant roof damage and can impact your home’s interior.

To keep up with the demands of the seasons, make sure you follow these tips on what to do after storm damage happens to your home.
Roofing material we work with cedar shake roofs, metal roofs, asphalt roofs, tile roofs, EPDM Roofs and TPO roofs.

Types of storm damage to your roof

After a strong storm passes through town, it’s important to go outside and assess the possible roof damage it might have caused.

Knowing what to do after storm damage occurs is the first step in keeping your roof in good condition as even a small leak caused by heavy winds or rains can cause big problems for you and your roof in the future. Lakeside Roofing Contractor

Wind damage

Some of the biggest dangers of strong wind storms are the deterioration of your shingles and the possibility of debris falling onto your roof and damaging it. Shingles can lift, come off, be punctured and leave spots open for leaks come the next rainstorm.

As roof damage from wind storms isn’t always obvious, especially in the case of missing flashing in the crevices in your roof, it’s important to do a thorough inspection after strong winds rattle your home.

Roof Hail damage

As a leading cause of roof damage in the spring and fall, hail is a major threat to the integrity of your roof. The dings and holes created by hail can cause problems right away if they’re severe enough, but sometimes, they can go undetected for the next few storms until the true extent of the damage is realized.

Performing a thorough inspection after a hail storm and knowing what to do after storm damage does occur can help you avoid the common pitfalls that come along with hail roof damage.

Roof Rain damage

The mother of all roofing issues, rain roof damage is the most common and of the most noticeable of all the types of storm damage that happens to your roof. Your roof’s lifelong enemy is water, and when leaks caused by other types of storms or just the old age of your roof start to expose the internal layers of your roof to moisture, problems start to happen.

Mold, rot, leaks and structural damage are all signs of rain damage and indicators that your roof may need to be replaced.

What storm damage might look like

Sometimes, the signs of roof damage are pretty obvious, like water spots on a ceiling and curled or missing roof shingles. You may also see broken or damaged roof flashing, wet walls, water issues around your home’s exterior, or winter ice damming.

What to look for:

• Shingle condition. Missing shingles are one obvious sign, but pay attention to the granule buildup on your shingles as well as early signs of damage. Hail storms can cause dings and dents in asphalt shingles and should be noted as well.
• Missing flashing along the edges of the roof and along skylights, vents, and chimneys.
• Loose or pealing sealant along those same penetration points.
• Water damage in the attic or along the ceiling.

Sometimes, the signs aren't so obvious, which is when it might be time to call in a professional roofing expert if you do not know what to do after storm damage shows up. The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends that homeowners get their roof inspected by a professional twice a year - once in the fall and once in the spring.

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