Is Your Roof Damaged By Storm Driven Winds?

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Missing Roof Shingles are a sure way of knowing you have storm damage from high winds

Entire Shingles Missing from the Roof
One of the easiest ways to tell that you have a wind damaged roof is the loss of entire shingles. If you find shingles in your yard or around your house, you’ll definitely want to have a professional come out and look at what else could cause you trouble. 

Cracks or Tears in a Flat, Rubber Roof
If you have a flat roof, look for missing pieces or tears in the material. Wind can lift up the material and rip it away or leave it with bubbles which hurts the integrity of the covering.

Damaged Soffit or Fascia
Like shingles, soffits and fascia keep water away from the roof, reducing the chances of getting a leak. When damaged, soffit and fascia can open your home up to water damage and stray critters snaking in. Wind can cause cracks, loose or bent areas or even blow off loose fascia entirely.

Chimneys
Is your chimney looking a little crooked? This should tip you off to a problem. Sometimes there is missing spots of lashing, which breaks the sealing around the chimney and lets in water.