Storms can wreak havoc on roofs and cause different types of damage, such as:

Wind damage:

Roofs fail during high wind events because negative pressure builds up at the roof’s perimeter. In addition, high winds can tear and crease shingles on slope roofs, leaving the underlayment of roof deck exposed to the elements. 

On flat roofs, wind can tear the membrane that prevents water from damaging other components of the roofing system like insulation and decking.

Hail:

Hailstones can leave dents and pockmarks on shingles and knock shingle granules loose. Sometimes, when the hail is large enough, it can even break them. This damage will compromise the lifespan of your roof.

Debris:

Flying debris can hit and land on your roof, everything from small branches to larger tree limbs. These objects can impact the surface and create punctures or large penetrations, causing intrusion points that will result in more damage to other areas of your property.

What should you do?

Mitigate the damage if possible; this will help to contain the extension of the damage. If you don’t have the right equipment or knowledge, don’t try to climb up to your roof to identify the loss you suffered. On the other hand, if you notice shingles on the ground or just want to know the roof’s condition after a storm, specialists can do this at no cost. 

You just need to schedule a Roof Inspection, and the experts will tell you the status of your roof and the best course of action for you. 

It’s always essential to call experts in the area to avoid problems in the future.