Deadly storms seem to be growing in number, and you don’t have to live in a hurricane zone to experience the effects of them. Hurricane Matthew damaged homes as far as 100 miles inland recently, but Macon disaster repair services deal with damage from tornados, hailstorms and even everyday thunderstorms with high wind. If your home’s been subjected to a damaging storm, you might suspect you need to repair or replace your roof. But how can you know if you can’t look inside your roofing tiles?
Are My Shingles Damaged?
It’s hard to tell, just by looking, if your shingles need replacing. Sure, if you find a pile of them on the lawn you’ll have a clue about possible damage, but your roof could have severe damage without losing even one shingle.
- If you’ve recently gone through a severe hailstorm, look for damage in the flashing and any other metal protruding from your roof.
- Look in your gutters for a collection of granules. If these bits have come off your shingles, you probably need to replace them.
- In a high wind storm, the shingles can lift off the roof, breaking the sealing strip before laying back down and concealing the damage.
The bottom line is that you can have shingle damage without every knowing it. Your best option is to have a Macon disaster repair service inspect your roof to find out how much damage has been done, if any. Only after a professional inspection can you make an informed decision on what to do about your roof.
If you’ve had any type of severe storm damage, call Parker Young Construction for a free evaluation. Our experts are on call 24/7 to help out with any emergencies. We can rebuild your roof to its original state quicker than most other contractors and we’ll work with your insurance company to ensure a smooth transaction.
