Roof Storm Damage
After a crazy storm, every homeowner always has an instinct to check their roof for damages. Damage to the roof does not have to be visible inside the house immediately after the storm has calmed down. When assessing for roof damage, it is important to do so on the ground level instead of climbing up the roof, which might cause more damage.
Storms alone do not cause all the damage to the roof, with wind, debris, and hailstones adding to the damage’s extent. It is not always that roof damage can be seen from the ground for homeowners, making it necessary to contact Orlando roofing companies to do an assessment.
Below are common types of storm damage that you are likely to face:
Wind Damage
When a wind exceeds a speed of 50 mph, it is classified as damaging. However, straight-line winds are winds that come with thunderstorms and hurricanes but are of lower magnitude than those of tornados.
Wind damage is likely to have the following signs:
Missing Shingles
When winds are strong, old and rusty shingles are carried away, leaving your roof with gaping openings. Despite having your roof under warranty, the older the roof gets without good maintenance, the higher the chances that the shingles will be loosely held.
Granule loss
In a windstorm, granules are usually lost when the wind flaps shingles.
Water leaks
When very strong winds hit the roof, they damage the shingles, leaving an opening through which water can infiltrate. Water leaks are often visible in the attic rooms or on the ceiling of your house’s upper rooms.
Hail and snow damage
Hail storms are often very easy to identify since it spreads to the whole area or region. Temperatures that encourage the formation of hail are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature where snow can also form. Due to hail balls’ compact nature, they can smash on the roof and cause damages.
Hail and snow damage is likely to have the following signs:
Damages on shingles
Hail-damaged shingles can also happen to a newly installed roof and are more dangerous to old roofs. When hail hits the shingles, it causes serious destruction, which may force you to replace the shingles that remain behind. It is easy to identify hail-damaged shingles since they usually have characteristic round-shaped dents.
Broken gutter units
Due to the hard contact, gutters and other risings around the roof can get damaged. The hail and snow may also clog the gutter openings, making it hard for stormwater to flow into water collection tanks. It is important always to clean your gutters and replace damaged gutters immediately after a hail storm.
Ice dams
An ice dam happens when water freezes at the edge of the roof, preventing water from the melting snow to drain. These puddles of water often lead to leaks, especially on points that have loose shingles.
Dents on shingles, especially on points which don’t have granules
Water Damage
When water collects in small puddles on the roof, it can lead to serious damages. Being the best Orlando roofer, we always encourage our clients to check their roofs after storms have calmed down thoroughly.
Below are signs of water damage:
Damaged accents
It is possible to have damaged accents and roof support structures, even when shingles seem to be intact. It is easy to identify water damage by looking out for pools of water collected after a storm. Flashing on piping and the chimney can also be a good place to seek water damages.
Moisture on the attic
When your house has a water leak, the moisture is visible in the attic or the upper rooms. A moisture collection indicates a leak on the roof, and a good inspection should be done on the upper rooms if you suspect your roof is damaged. Accumulation of moisture has serious effects on the roof since it leads to the growth of dangerous mold.
Falling debris
During heavy storms, flying debris such as tree branches can be blown onto your roof. When large debris hits the roof, they cause damages to the roof structure. In the case of large debris, it is important to contact Orlando roofing companies to have a check and assess the damage.
Below are signs of debris damage:
Visible pieces of debris on the roof
Lost shingles
Broken shingles
Piles of granules after a storm.
Taking care of your roof brings peace to your household by keeping out weather elements such as rainwater. At Janney Roofing, we are ready to assess your roof for damages after a storm. Call us today and enjoy the services of the best Orlando roofer!