Four Things to Check If You Think Your Roof Has Sustained Storm Damage

"Everything's bigger in Texas!" seems to be true about the weather, too!

Not only is Texas BIG, it has big skies, ranches, buildings, you name it.  It also has big, crazy weather!  Tornadoes are on the table and the hail is sometimes as big as a baseball!  How is a roof to survive?

If your area has been hit by severe wind or hail storms, the best thing would be to have your roof professionally inspected.  If that's not a forthcoming option, there are four things you can check that will hopefully give you piece of mind, OR get you lining up a professional roofer - like Lowry Roofing Co - in a big hurry.

First, there's the obvious, maybe branches on the top of your house, torn or out-of-place shingles, broken gutters, etc.  Any of these items likely indicate more damage than meets the eye and indicate that you will need an inspection.

Additionally, it would be a good idea to check for:

1 - Granules.  If you have an asphalt roof, the shingles are covered in tiny granules.  Those granules help to protect the asphalt and your home.  Once they are gone, your roof is more likely to be damaged by the sun and the weather.  You can tell if your roof has sustained damage to the granules because you will be able to see them scattered around the outside your home or in the gutters.

2 - Lifting Shingles.  The shingles are not down tight and maybe show little lifts.  If shingles flap or are even up a little, they can allow water to be blown under, which can begin to damage the underlying parts of your roof.  You may not see this damage unless you are on a ladder.

3 - Hail Damage.  Check for broken edges.  You can often see them from the ground.  You will need to get on a ladder or the roof to see the dents and bruising - and with some shingles, holes.  Even then, depending on the roofing material, unless there were holes or you were trained in what to look for, you may not be able to pick it out.

4 - Damaged Gutters and Flashing.  Gutters and Flashing may be dented or blown out of place.  Flashing would need to be replaced quickly to continue to protect the integrity of your roof.

If you have noticed any of the above, give Lowry Roofing Co a call.  We can schedule a free inspection of your roof to keep it in tip-top shape against the big Texas weather.  And that's a big peace of mind!