When a heavy storm blows through their neighborhood, most homeowners do not think to contact a roofing company until it’s too late. A heavy storm can damage their roof significantly, leading to costly repairs and interior damage to the house. Following a storm, water can leak through cracks in the roof’s surface, causing flooding, wood rot, and other problems. However, there’s a way to prevent these problems.
What Kind of Damage Can Hurricanes Cause?
Wind Damage
Wind can wreak havoc on your roof in several ways when a storm comes. Here are some ways it can damage your roof.
- Blow off roof or roof accessories
- Throwing items onto your roof
- Ripping mounting hardware out of your roof
Water Damage
Water and hail will likely follow strong winds. Where the wind damages your roof system, there are places where water may enter your building. You should inspect your roof before the storm season arrives to avoid any problems with your building insulation, structure, and property inside. Here’s why:
Your roof may already be damaged
In addition to heavy storms, your roof receives damage every day from everyday weather. This includes scorching temperatures, ice-cold winters, occasional showers, and intense winds. Having your roof inspected will help you find the damage and repair it.
A previous storm may have caused underlying damage
A roofing contractor in Duncan OK with experience can detect damage that an untrained eye cannot see. Damage that can’t be seen from the ground is most often undetectable. You may have damage that has gotten worse over the period since your last inspection if you haven’t had your roof inspected since the last bout of heavy rain, hail, or even since the last storm season. If you need a repair or a full replacement, an inspection can inform you.
Pre-existing damage leaves your home vulnerable
When you repair the damage on your roof before the next storm, you strengthen the roof’s ability to protect your family and home from heavy winds, rain, and hail.
Your roof may be too old to withstand the incoming storm season
Having a roof inspection can reveal the stability and strength of your roof and determine if you need a new roof altogether if your home hasn’t had a roof replacement within the past 15-20 years.
It’s better to be proactive than retroactive.
The best way to protect your home and family is to take the initiative. Having a roof inspection will assist you in preventing major damage, such as the roof collapsing, which could lead to serious injury—staying proactive means strengthening your roof before storm season!
Since storm season is right around the corner, it is time to be proactive. Legend Roofs provides free, comprehensive inspections with no obligation.
Call us today at 405-352-7307 to get started on protecting you and your family. We can assist you in the claim process to get the insurance company to pay for your roof repair or replacement. Legend Roofs services areas in Shawnee, Noble, Tecumseh, Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, and Duncan, OK.