In Northern Colorado, the wind gusts can be strong, which can cause destructive high wind roof damage. Is your roof able to stand up to the weather?
The Effect of High Wind on Your Roof
One of the tricky parts about wind damage is that it doesn’t affect your entire roof the same way. A particular gust may have torn up one section of shingles and left the rest of your roof as good as new. Often, wind damage starts at the edge of your roof where the wind pressure is strongest.
The wind my lift shingles off of your roof, sometimes just separating them from your roof and sometimes ripping them clean off.
That is the kind of damage you want to fix as soon as possible. It leaves the inside and outside of your home vulnerable to all sorts of different damage.
How Can I Tell If It Needs Repair?
Certain types of damage you can see with your naked eye. Look for missing shingles and also broken, split, loose, or cracked shingles.
Also, keep an eye out for damage like mold, curling shingles, and other types of decay.
It can be hard to tell if the damage can be fixed with a simple repair or it needs more extensive work done. We offer free estimates so that we can inspect your roof and tell you exactly how damaged your roof is and the options we recommend for fixing it.
We will never recommend unnecessary repairs.
Can I Prevent High Wind Roof Damage?
Regular roof maintenance is important to prevent any type of roof damage.
Make sure to check your roof regularly. Remove any branches, leaves, and other debris. Clean your gutters to keep them working properly to appropriately shed the water off of your roof and away from your house.
In the colder months, do what you can to prevent ice dams.
Unfortunately, no matter how well maintained your roof is, damage can still happen. But with regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your roof and prevent damage to the best of your ability.
When you are looking to repair high wind roof damage, contact us for your free estimate!
Crazy Horse Roofing specializes in roofing and gutters in Northern Colorado in Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins, & more, and we believe in treating every customer like they are family. We know how important your roof is in keeping your home and your family protected and safe, so we will do whatever we can to make sure your roof is safe, strong, and sturdy.
