When the storm winds are howling, the chance that your roof could be damaged to the point of needing help from a roofer goes up.
Wind damage is one of the more common reasons why homeowners end up calling a roofing service, whether the cause is obvious from the start or not.
Still, there are many misconceptions about wind damage.
Learn the truth about wind damage from professional roof services so you are better able to keep an eye out and make that call for help before any damage goes unnoticed for too long!
1. Wind Damage Is Always Obvious
Many people assume that all types of wind damage are obvious, but this is a tricky detail and not always the case.
Roofers frequently find ongoing damage much later than the time when shingles were originally affected by storm winds.
Though there may not have ever been obviously broken, missing, or outwardly damaged shingles that prompted a call to a roofing service to have repairs made, less obvious damage like lifted shingles is more likely and will result in further damage when not detected in time.
2. Wind Damaged Shingles Are Hard To Spot
In contrast to the above point, roof services also find there is plenty of damage caused by storm winds that is very obvious for those who know what to look for.
Beyond the most obvious signs that include missing, broken, and bent shingles, wind damage can also look like bent and missing flashing, bowed shingles that do not lay flat, signs of widespread leaking while the shingles look fine, and other more subtle symptoms.
Roofers do warn that some of the symptoms that look like wind damage can be caused by other problems like adhesion issues as mentioned in the next point.
3. All Adhesion Problems Are Related to Wind Damage
Many shingle adhesion problems that roof services encounter are caused by improper adhesion that prevents shingles from laying flat enough to stop uplift in high winds.
Many are not.
The truth is, there are many causes of adhesion problems that prevent shingles from performing correctly, and this is where diagnosing causative issues get tricky.
Poorly constructed shingles with bad adhesives, improper installation techniques, and other more technical factors can also affect shingle adhesion and how those shingles are likely to perform in high winds.
4. Reduced Shingle Strength After A Storm Can Be Calculated
Though some less reputable roof services might suggest there are field tests that can determine whether shingles have a reduced capacity to withstand wind after already being exposed to high winds, this is false and likely just a ploy to sell a new roof.
Shingle strength, whether before or after experiencing high winds, can only be determined in a laboratory setting.
A thorough inspection by trusted community roof services can more accurately identify actual wind damage or adhesive issues that could lead to future wind damage.
When In Doubt - Have A Post-Storm Inspection Done
Wind damage to shingle roofing can be obvious to the untrained eye or very sneaky, requiring detection by an experienced roofer.
Whether the problem has to do with lifted shingles due to failing adhesives, missing shingles or flashing, or other factors, only experienced roof services can identify the most inconspicuous wind damage and determine what is the true cause.
Avoid leaving things to chance and arrange a professional inspection for wind damage - today!
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Regardless of any misconceptions, it is always best to have an inspection by an experienced roof service such as Griffin Roofing when the potential for wind damage exists.
When looking for experienced and trusted roofers, be sure to contact Griffin Roofing for expert roofing replacement and repairs – call them at (404) 998-8984 to schedule an appointment for a roof inspection!
