- Wind damage occurs during thunderstorms and wind storms. They can cause your shingles to deteriorate, and tree limbs or other debris can fall onto your roof causing further damage. Shingles can pop off the roof or be lifted which can cause a leak. Wind damage isn’t always obvious so it’s important to check your roof after any storm for damage.
- Hail damage often happens in the fall and spring and is often the leading cause of roof damage. Hail creates dents and holes and can threaten the structure of your roof. These problems can be noticed immediately but sometimes the damage isn’t noticeable until the next big storm. It’s important to do a thorough inspection after a hail storm.
- Rain damage is the most noticeable and the most common weather event that causes damage. Water is an enemy to your roof, and when the inner layers of your roof get exposed to water, it causes a problem.
- Signs of damage to your roof are mold, rot, and leaks.
What Does Storm Damage Look Like?
Roof damage in Gettysburg is typically easy to detect, for example, water spots on the ceiling or curled and missing shingles. There may be wet walls, roof flashing damage or other water damage on your ceiling or outside exterior. Here are some signs of storm damage to your roof that you can look out for:- Inspect the condition of your shingles. Missing shingles are a noticeable sign of damage but also look out for any type of debris build-up.
- Missing flashing around the edges of your roof and on the vents, skylights, and chimneys
- Water damage in the attic or along the ceiling
- Peeling or loose sealant along the seam penetration points