Severe
weather conditions create strong forces in nature.
Each season heat and humidity from the summer to and
the extreme cold through the winter, can all create serious problems for your property and very destructive on your
home.
In addition, most locals suffer from violent and powerful thunderstorms.
These thunderstorms
can become extremely strong and create damaging winds as well as hail that is a very destructive element.
High
winds, ice, lightening and hail can destroy a roof very quickly. Storm related damages need to be addressed quickly
to prevent further costly roof related repairs.
A damaged roof can seriously affect your entire home.
Water entering through roof leaks can damage your ceiling and walls, and can cause water damage to structural supports and even your house’s foundation.
Mold and mildew, which can grow in unseen areas with trapped moisture, can cause breathing problems and lead to an unhealthy
environment throughout your home.
A prompt roof inspection after a severe storm can detect the early signs of roof damage and can stop problems from becoming bigger and more costly.
Hail damage may not show any immediate signs of damage to your roof or roof shingles, but it will GREATLY reduce the roof's useful life. After the storm, chances are you won’t find any leaks, however,
hail bruises shingles and those bruises will progressively turn into holes.
If your house has been damaged
because of hail or storms and needs a professional roofer, we can restore things back to normal for you.
With an initial roof inspection, Ohio Home Doctor can
assess the damage; and properly advise you on a course of action for any roof repair or roof replacement needed.
Your roof should be inspected as soon as possible after a severe storm. The sooner you inspect
the roof after a storm the better you can avoid any leak damage inside the home, and if an insurance claim for roof damage is warranted, you will have better information to support an insurance claim.
So, what does hail or wind
damage look like on asphalt shingle roofs?
Areas of lost mineral granules will be apparent, with more severe granule loss on roof slopes facing the
direction from which the hailstones fell (or blew) during the storm. Additionally, areas of mineral granule loss will
have an exposed "fresh" looking shingle substrate and the asphalt impregnated shingle substrate will not yet have
been weathered by sun exposure.
The reason it is important to have your roof inspected as soon as possible
after a severe storm is that, if these same areas mentioned above are examined much later, the exposed shingle areas of granule
loss may have weathered or even cracked and this distinction (hail versus wear or other sources of granule loss) will be more
difficult to distinguish.
Sometimes the storm damage can be so severe and extensive that the only alternative
is to install a completely new roof.
Also, you should inspect your roof gutters after a storm. If the gutters are loaded with mineral
granules you have strong evidence of damage due to the hail storm.
A word about winter storm damage:
Homeowners often think a faulty roof is to blame for water leakage and damage around exterior walls and ceilings during winter
months. But the real culprit could be ice dams.
Ice dams are lumps of ice that form on gutters, eaves
and valleys, and prevent melting snow from running down. As the snow melts, the water backs up and seeps under shingles
or tiles and eventually into your home, sometimes causing extensive damage to the interior of your home.
Fortunately,
Ohio Home Doctor remodeling has the experience and the knowledge to handle more than just your damaged roofing repairs and can also take care of any interior repairs or restorations needed as a result of these ice dams.
Whether
your roofing need is for a commercial or residential building, Ohio Home Doctor's roofers can provide you with the necessary repairs and
installation to keep your roof in top condition and in proper working order.
We use only the best roofing
available materials and our quality craftsmanship is 2nd to none. With our years of roofing experience, rest assured
that your home and your roof are in the best of hands.
We have a verifiable "A+" BBB rating
so rest assured we only provide you quality work.
Here are a few additional tips in regard to handling any
discovered storm damage to your roof and any insurance claims.
It is extremely important to check and make
sure your insurance policy covers any problems that may arise in the event that the unexpected should occur.
If your roof has been damaged during a storm, the first thing to do is contact your insurance agent.
You
will need to ask about their policy regarding the filing of roofing insurance claims for storm damage.
It’s
important to inform your agent of any problems that were discovered from the roofing inspection that need to be repaired without
delay. This information is crucial in the processing of roofing insurance claims from storm damage and will be helpful
to your insurance adjuster.
Ohio Home Doctor will inspect all roofs, chimneys, flashing's, gutters and downspouts. We will complete
a detailed checklist reporting the current condition of your roof system.
We will then recommend any applicable repairs needed as a result of the hail, ice, lightening or wind
damage, and if extensive work is needed, it will be reported to the owner and your insurance company, followed with a detailed
written roofing estimate.
We can all be thankful for homeowners' insurance coverage and the availability of roofing insurance claims
from storm damage.
I hope this information has been helpful to you. If you are looking for a professional
Ohio roofing inspection contractor, please call about Ohio Home Doctor's inspection services today at (937) 605-6882 for a
complete roof inspection and roof estimate.
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Centerville,Clayton, Dayton, Englewood, Fairborn, Franklin, Germantown, Huber Heights, Kettering, Lebanon, Mason, Miamisburg,
Middletown, Monroe, Oakwood, Springboro, Tipp City, Trenton, West Carrolton, West Chester, Wilmington, Vandalia, and many
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