After a storm, look for six key warning signs: missing or torn shingles visible from the ground, excessive granules in gutters and downspouts, dented or displaced flashing, water stains on ceilings or walls, debris accumulation in gutters, and visible daylight through the attic roof deck. Any of these signals potential roof damage that needs professional assessment. Driftwood Builders Roofing provides free post-storm inspections in Austin.
The storm has come and gone, and it seems like you fared alright. But you also know that roofing damage might not be visible from the ground or to an untrained eye. So, how do you know if your roof sustained damage from the storm? We’re taking a deeper dive into the signs your roof needs repair after a storm.
What to Look at with your Roof Post-Storm
Have you looked around to find signs that your roof suffered damage from the last storm that came through? You might notice yard debris on your roof or tree limbs, or you might see random shingles or shingle gravel in your yard and wonder if your roof has a problem.
There can be many signs you need a new roof, but don’t put yourself in danger and climb around on your roof to find out. Call a professional roofer that does this every day and knows how to safely approach your roof. They will know what to look for, too. Things like this list:
Torn, missing, dented, curling, or cracked shingles
Banged up, missing, or bent flashing
Missing nails or adhesive
Attic or ceiling leaks
A lot can happen during a large storm. Storms can produce large hail, intense winds, and large amounts of water. Put them all together and it can get destructive. Trees and limbs can fall on roofs, hail can quickly beat up shingles (even new ones if the hail is exceptionally large), winds can tear off older shingles, and rain can easily cause a leak once a problem arises.
It’s vital to review your roof after a storm and have a roofing expert give you suggestions. Like we mentioned earlier, look up your favorite roofing team and they will gladly give your roof an inspection for free and let you know what has occurred after the storm.
What Does Wind Damage to a Roof Look Like?
Wind damage to your asphalt shingle roof can look like torn, missing, dented, curled, or cracked shingles. If your roof is in good health otherwise, some repairs can be made and shingles can be replaced to endure more happy days ahead.
Another problem that can show up from a windstorm is flashing problems, like missing, bent, or beat-up metal components. These issues can quickly cause leaks and should be repaired as soon as possible. Wind is a strong roofing adversary and should be taken seriously.
What Does Hail Damage to a Roof Look Like?
Hail damage to a roof can be very elusive and subtle. Even with large noisy hail, this kind of damage can easily be mistaken or missed by homeowners, inexperienced insurance inspectors, and inexperienced roofers. Asphalt shingles can take quite a beating and hide imperfections that hail damage creates.
An expert roofer will notice the dimples in a roof that are clearly from hail. They will also be able to assess how much hail attacked your roof by the amount of damage it sees in a small area. If you only have a small area that was hit by hail, it’s best to have it repaired. This type of damage can easily cause leaks in your house either over time or sooner than you think.
We strive to bring you the best in roofing for the Austin, Texas area. We deliver decades of roofing experience, training, and knowledge in this area’s needs. We are a prominent roofing company in residential roof repair and roof replacement. We will not ask for a deposit on labor or materials as a dependable way to stand out from the competition while bringing you the best product and service in Austin.
When we inspect, install, or repair your roof, we want to provide you with the best options for your roof design, components, and ventilation. We are Master Elite Contractors bringing you the latest in roofing technology, and a member of our local area Better Business Bureau, so you know we take pride in our work and our community.
Contact us by phone or email to schedule your FREE roofing inspection and quote today.
