Look for These Signs of Roof Damage After a Storm

Your roof is a huge investment, and it’s the frontline of defense during an intense summer storm. So once the clouds blow through, make sure you can recognize the signs of damage and act before your biggest investment gets compromised.

Leaking roof

A damaged roofing system will no longer seal and protect your home from the elements. Rain may pool and run down your roof framing, saturating insulation and staining your ceiling or walls.

If you see large coffee-colored stains appear through your drywall, or plaster puckering and bulging, it’s time to call a professional roofer.

Hail marks

Sizable hailstones can leave dents in your gutters and downspouts. Look for depressions on exposed metal edges that aren’t covered by the eaves. If there are more than a few marks, your roofing may have been damaged as well.

Blown-off shingles

A professional roof will install your shingles properly, ensuring that they withstand daily exposure to the elements. But summer thunderstorms in Minnesota have powerful downdrafts that can lift the edges of shingles and weaken their fastenings.

If you find strips of shingles blown off into your yard, there may be more missing on your roof, exposing the underlayment to future rain and high summer temperatures.

“I saw the signs!”

Taking swift action and connecting with a trusted contractor is critical to preventing a small issue from becoming a major problem. Our team at Ideal Roofing Inc. can easily come out and assess your roof, creating a report that identifies both obvious and hidden storm damage.

Next week, we discuss steps you can take after a storm to reduce further damage on your roof and save money down the road.