Ways Extreme Weather Conditions Damage Your Roof

Weather damage is one of the leading causes of roof damage for both residential and commercial properties. There are some basic damages most property owners expect to call their roofing contractors over. For example, you may expect a heavy storm to loosen shingles or take off part of your gutter system. Some of these damages can lead to roof replacement and residential roof installation. Here are some of the ways extreme weather conditions damage your roof. 

Wind Damage

When a property owner thinks about wind damage, the first thing that comes to mind is loose shingles and damaged gutters. One of the factors of wind damage that you may not think of deals with tree limbs and debris. When the wind begins to pick up and becomes rougher, the chances of it tearing off tree limbs or picking up yard debris increase. When the winds are powerful enough, they can sweep that debris into the roof. This can cause everything from small rips in the shingles to damage that reaches from the shingles to the actual decking of the roof. When this happens a small repair may not be enough. It could mean having to have a new roof installation.    

Snow Damage

Snow is something that many people do not consider an actual repair or new roof problem. The truth is, snow and ice can bring much damage to your roof. The snow can sit for days at a time and sometimes weeks. This means the bottom layer becomes like ice. If there are any cracks or spaces in your shingles, the ice can creep into those spaces. This causes the area to separate. When the ice melts, it can lead to severe water damage and leaks in your roof. If the snow is not removed from the roof, it can bring severe repairs or even replacement. 

Hail Damage

Hail damage is a common issue throughout the country. Hail can come in small pebble-like formations or in larger sizes. In some extreme weather conditions, hail can be as large as golf balls or softballs. This can mean that heavy hail can fall like stones onto your roof. The heavier the hail, the harder it will hit. The harder it hits, the more damage it can cause. This can be damage to the shingles, but in many cases, the damage reaches the roof decking and even beyond causing massive holes in the roof. This is something that leads to residential roof replacement.

If you have experienced several damaging storms recently, contact your roofing contractor. They can help you by offering a roof inspection. This inspection will determine what damages you are currently facing. The contractors may also find issues that could lead to future damages during heavy weather conditions. Repairs may be an option, however, a new residential roof installation may also be the right course. You can then decide what steps to take in order to fix or prevent future damages. 

Contact a service provider, or read more about roofing to learn more. 


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