Severe Wind Damage Can Make A mess
Tornado and wind damage have been known to level some properties but leave neighboring homes intact. If your home has experienced wind storm damage, it is vital to have an experienced restoration contractor tarp and repair your home promptly. No one wants their home exposed to the elements. As a wind storm passes over your area, bringing with it damaging wind speeds of up to 60 mph, you may start to wonder about the impact it could have on your home. Checking your property following the storm, you may find strewn debris on the ground, like broken shingles, or notice cracked gutters or dented flashing on your home.
If you suspect wind storm damage on your Hamilton Ohio or Greater Cincinnati home, call us at Avsten Construction. Our emergency service crews will respond immediately and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Identifying Wind Damage On A Roof
If your area recently suffered a wind storm, it is important to understand what signs to look for and the importance of speedy roof and siding repair. Failure to undergo roof repair could result in a range of consequences, such as roof leaks, mold growth, wood rot, and similar problems.
Emergency Restoration:
Do you have any of these top four issues that identify windstorm damage to your property? Call us at Avsten Construction and our emergency service crews will respond immediately and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roof Leaks
Your roof is supposed to protect your home from the elements. However, damage from harsh winds can result in leaks. If your roof is damaged, water can seep into its cracks, gaps, or holes. As water steadily infiltrates the layers of your roof, you may start to notice wet spots on the ceiling or walls. If the flow becomes heavier, water may even start to pour inside your attic or the upper floors of your home.
Roof leaks require immediate attention to prevent the problem from becoming more costly to fix.
Leaks do not just cause moisture issues like wood rot and mold growth, but can also ruin the property inside your home and put your family at risk for respiratory issues caused by poor air conditions. If you suspect windstorm damage to your roof, do not waste time contacting Avsten.
Damaged Flashing
Flashings are an essential part of your roofing system and are used to prevent leaks between the joints in the roof. High winds and flying debris can cause flashing to tear or buckle around roof penetrations. It may be clear that your flashing has suffered wind damage if it appears loose or has visible dents.
If flashing damage is left unnoticed, you may have more problems later on. As it is designed to keep water out, any damage to your roof’s flashing could result in a leak.
While leaks from wind damage may be minimal at first, the problem can grow larger over time resulting in more noticeable and costly damage. If you suspect wind damage to your home or business roof, contact Avsten Construction for a free inspection.
Granules in Gutters
The granules you find on roofing shingles have several purposes. First, they are used to protect the asphalt coating from UV rays. Next, they provide fire resistance in the event of a house fire. Finally, they can add aesthetic beauty as granules can be found in numerous colors. Following a windstorm, you may find your gutters full of granules from your asphalt shingles.
While it is normal to lose some granules over time due to age, losing a large amount at once can be concerning. As granules help keep your roof and home free from damage, it is important to address this issue right away. If granules are missing from many sections of your roof, you may be due for a roof replacement.
Curling, Lifting, or Missing Shingles
One of the most common types of wind damage sustained by roofs is lifted shingles. High winds tend to get underneath a shingle and push it up, which can cause it to break apart or pull away from the roof completely. Lifted shingles are often easy to spot as they stand apart from the rest of the roof. It is important to have this damage promptly repaired, as water can seep into the underlying roofing layers when shingles are lifted or missing. In some cases, lifted shingles will settle back into position once the storm is over. However, problems may still exist that you cannot see from the ground.
For example, the nails holding down the shingles may have loosened, or the seal holding the shingles together may have broken. What does wind storm damage look like on a roof? It typically appears with missing shingles. While shingles are installed using nails to ensure they stay put, high wind speeds can cause them to loosen and eventually fall off your roof. Depending on the length of the storm, you may lose just a few shingles. In some instances, the damage can be more serious, and a large area of roofing shingles may be missing. Oftentimes, if you see a missing shingle, it is usually just one tab of a 3-tab shingle.
Strong gusts of wind can cause the shingle tab to tear apart from the rest of the roof. Oftentimes, the missing section will sit just above an open seam. As 3-tab shingles are installed side-by-side, shingles installed next to seams are more likely to blow off during a windstorm.
Wind Damage Insurance Claim
Do you have a wind damage insurance claim? Our project coordinators will vigorously represent clients to get the claim approved. We even submit the invoice to your insurance company and work with them for settlement.
Wind storm damage can cause havoc on your property. Whether you’re replacing damaged and/or missing roof shingles, windows, siding, or roofs, call the storm cleanup company you can depend on! Avsten Construction is a locally owned and operated storm damage restoration contractor with offices in Cincinnati Ohio. Contact us today for a free inspection!
Wind Damage Prevention
Want to make your house more durable from wind storms? Here are some preventative measures that can help protect against future wind damage.
- Evaluate your surrounding foliage.
- Look at your chimney vents and pipes.
- Clean out all gutters and downspouts.
- Consider replacing your windows.
- Inspect your roof closely.
- Secure your outside furniture.
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