With summer rapidly approaching Northern Indiana, stormy weather will likely bring with it, wind-damaged roofs.
High winds can cause severe damage to roofs, old and new. Blowing gusts do not discriminate between shingle or metal roofing materials. Newer roofs fare better against high winds. But, the right gust from the right direction can remove shingles or corrugated metal. In the right conditions, it won’t matter if the materials were recently installed.
At Re-New Roofing & Remodeling, we install top-quality CertainTeed™ asphalt shingles. Both CertainTeed’s™ Landmark and Landmark Pro shingles are warrantied for 15 years against winds of up to 110 miles per hour. The brand we trust also incorporates shingle technology that protects against algae and the effects of ultraviolet rays.
However, even the best shingle and metal roofing products available can be damaged. All it takes is the right speed of wind traveling in the perfect direction. Many times, these damaging winds move laterally across shingles or metal roofing. This causes lifting of the material, shearing it free from the roof.
When this happens, it’s time to call us. We are experienced experts in storm damage and wind-damaged roofs exist in the heart of our wheel house. As insurance claim specialists, we work with homeowners and insurance companies to secure the best outcome for our growing fraternity of satisfied customers.
Wind-damaged roof: Full blown threat to your roof
Aside from hail, which is also common in this part of the state, wind represents one of the biggest threats to shingle and metal roofing material. One of the causes of wind-damaged roofs is poor installation. Our consultants and contractors are all CertainTeed™ Master Shingle Applicators, a certification required by Re-New Roofing & Remodeling. to be part of our team. Our contractors also receive extensive training on the proper installation of both exposed fastener and standing seam corrugated metal.
Homeowners should take heed following a heavy storm to become proactive regarding their roof. A cursory inspection will show whether or not the winds could have possibly done roof damage. For those who are unable to closely inspect their roof, our consultants have years of experience in doing just that. Roof assessments and estimates are available at no cost and are a great way to make sure any damage is corrected when it happens. Waiting until roof damage becomes a chronic leak means an even higher repair or replacement bill.
One shingle or metal roof section removed by wind can cause a snowball effect, making other sections of a roof susceptible to wind shear. Following a heavy storm, it is likely that due to this, your roof will be missing more than just one or two shingles or metal sections. That’s why we need to be your first call. If the damage is severe enough to cause immediately leaking, we are available 24 hours a day to arrive at your house and tarp your roof. This will stem the leaking until we can secure a contract and install your new roof.
So, if a summer storm in Northern Indiana has left you with a wind-damaged roof, call Re-New Roofing & Remodeling today.