After a storm hits your area, one of the first things you might do is to try and check your roof for damage. While there might not be immediate signs of water leaking into your home, there could be a high chance that your roof is damaged by the storm. While it’s tempting to get up on your roof to get it over with, we strongly advise you not to for safety concerns. Here are the leading signs of roofing storm damage.

Roof Damage

Shingle Loss

If you have existing shingle damage, the shingles could be blown off easily when wind speeds go as fast as 60 miles per hour. While roofing companies can cover severe storm and wind damage in their policy, the threshold your roofing system can sustain is based on a brand-new roofing system that is free from damage.

Visible Granule Loss

Your residential roof repair expert would tell you that granule loss is a common occurrence, especially for newer roofing systems. However, when you sustain storm damage, granule loss can be spotted horizontally. The granules fall off since your shingles flap them off due to the wind’s force as it comes into contact with other surfaces.

Water Infiltration

The most evident sign of storm damage is water infiltration. You might notice your ceiling leaking water. This is caused by your shingles and roof underlayment sustaining serious damage, allowing water to leak into your attic or other parts of your living space.

At Hershey Exteriors, LLC, we offer a full suite of residential roof services to ensure the integrity and long-term functionality of your home’s roofing surface. We also specialize in window and gutter replacement as well as residential roof installation and repairs. Call (302) 569-9039, or fill out our contact form to request a free estimate.