Learning more about the factors that can damage your roof is the first and crucial step to their maintenance. Take roof damage caused by wind, for example. Many Colorado homeowners have faced it at some point. Wind damage, however, still has a couple of misconceptions surrounding it that can affect how you should react and deal with it.
- Wind damage is unnoticeable. That’s not always the case. Wind roof damage is actually visually apparent – you just need to know what to watch out for on your roof. Following a windstorm, check your shingles for creases, folds or tears. Confirm whether they’re flipped or bent as well. Basically, any shingle with inadequate adhesion can be considered “wind-uplifted” or “wind-damaged”.
- You can never avoid wind roof damage. There are actually ways to prevent, or at least minimize, the effects of wind damage to your roofing system. You can, for example, have your roof checked promptly after every windstorm. And, if it needs wind damage repair, make sure you don’t put it off. You also have the option to invest in high-quality shingles that can effectively withstand strong winds. As an Owens Corning® Certified roofer, Jack the Roofer can help you with this. Our wide selection of roof shingles from this trusted industry name is designed for superior wind resistance, but this is further augmented by the SureNail® Technology exclusive to Owens Corning, which ensures a perfect installation and protects your roof from shingle blow-offs.
- Wind damage is the only reason for shingle blow-offs. The fact is that shingle blow-offs don’t usually occur in a healthy roofing system. If your system is prone to blow-offs, that’s only because their shingles are already weakened or compromised. Poor adhesion due to subpar roof installation, manufacturing defects, cyclic thermal expansion and contraction, and plain old age – all of these may contribute to a damage-prone roof. You can say that wind damage is the trigger for shingle blow-offs, but it’s not the sole reason.
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When in need of a trusted roofer who can take care of your roof installation or wind damage repair needs, look no further than Jack the Roofer. With our exceptional repair and restoration services, we’ll have your roofing system back to its good condition. Call us today at (720) 722-2255, or fill out this contact form to schedule your roof evaluation. We proudly serve Parker, CO, plus the Denver and Centennial areas.