Wind damage and hail damage to shingles and metals on a roof structure are the most common types of roofing storm damage that we see when we do our roof inspections. In Ohio, we experience wind annually that causes damage to asphalt shingles. For hail, we see a significant hail storm every 7-10 years with minor storms in between. Scott Bauer Roofing specializes in storm damage inspections and helps you as the homeowner walk through which route to take for your damage. Is it significant enough to start an insurance claim? How does your insurance company usually respond to storm damage claims? We are here to help!
According to Owen’s Corning, the leading manufacturer of asphalt roofing shingles in the United States, “Hurricane-force winds, which are classified by meteorologists as 74 mph or greater, or gale-force winds, which are between 39-54 mph, can cause visible damage to your home’s roof. High winds can remove or tear shingles, leaving the underlayment, roof deck, or waterproofing material exposed to the elements. During less severe storms, sudden, sharp gusts of wind can lift and curl shingles. When shingles are installed, they’re purposefully overlapped to create a water-tight seal, and this lifting and curling can break this seal, potentially leaving your roof vulnerable to damage from wind-driven rain.”
Please visit this link to read more about roofing wind damage according to Owen’s Corning: https://www.owenscorning.com/en-us/roofing/tools/understanding-asphalt-roofing-shingles-wind-resistance
While hailstorms tend to be relatively short, and rarely last for longer than 15 minutes, hailstones can leave dents or pockmarks in shingles and knock shingle granules loose. This can be problematic because these granules help protect your roof against rain and sun damage. Hail damage can also ruin the pleasing aesthetic appearance of your roof’s surface.
Please visit this link to read more about roofing hail damage according to Owen’s Corning: https://www.owenscorning.com/en-us/roofing/blog/roof-hail-damage