How Wind Damage Can Impact the Integrity of Your Roof

The roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, so it makes sense that the roof is the feature most likely to be damaged by high winds. While record-breaking winds certainly leave damage behind, even more moderate winds can compromise the integrity of your roof.

Here are some of the ways wind may damage your roof.

  • Damage to Shingles: Blown-off or loose shingles are among the most common types of roof damage due to wind. Whether you’re missing a few shingles or large sections of your roof are damaged, act quickly to prevent further damage.
  • Damage to Flashing: Flashing is installed around areas where water could seep in, such as around chimneys. If it loosens or becomes damaged, water can seep in, damaging your roof. In many cases, homeowners won’t know the damage has occurred until they have interior leaks.
  • Damage to Gutters: If your gutters are damaged, it leaves your home susceptible to mold, rot, and other secondary damage. When your gutters cannot properly direct rainwater away from your home, it can also lead to damage to or erosion around the foundation.
  • Damage to Roofing Deck: The most severe winds can damage the very foundation of your roof, including the roof deck and structure. When that happens, the repairs are more extensive than with some other types of damage. If the weather was severe, be sure to have the roofing inspectors check the roof damage to be sure it remains in stable condition.

No matter what kind of damage your roof has sustained, contact a trusted storm restoration company to restore the integrity of your roof. Even if you don’t see damage, having a roof inspection is a good idea since all damage can’t be seen from the ground.

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