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How Do Strong Winds Damage My Roof?

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We experienced some extremely high winds over this past weekend and into this week across mid-Missouri! Strong winds can wreak havoc on your roof and it's important to always check your roof for damage after a storm occurs. Today, our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few things for you to consider after a bad storm! How Does Wind Affect My Roof? High winds typically don't affect your roof evenly. Generally, you will see damage at the edge of your roof because wind pressure is much stronger on the perimeter of your roof. During high periods of wind, shingles may start to lift and split apart and in some cases fly off your roof! If you notice that your roof is missing any shingles don't wait to call your trusted roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks because leaving your roof exposed to the elements can cause serious damage to the interior of your home. In addition to the wind itself damaging your roof, wind can also carry things such as tree br...

Assessing Wind Damage to Your Roof

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Storms that bring along strong winds can easily tear and remove shingles, leaving the roof deck or underlayment exposed to the elements. After any thunderstorms, hailstorms or tornadoes, it's important to check the condition of your roof. Our Lake of the Ozarks roofing company offers free roof inspections to help you find damage early and repair the issues before they turn into bigger problems. Keep reading to learn more about how strong winds can affect your roof. How Wind Damages Your Roof Strong winds will affect certain areas of the roof differently. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, most wind damage to a roof starts on the edge. Areas like the corners and the perimeter of the roof are more susceptible to wind damage than the center of the roof. However, damage can occur anywhere, especially with a roof that's already in poor condition. Anywhere that the shingles are a little loose, wind can get below them and push it up. While this type of ...

Signs that High Winds have Damaged Your Roof!

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We only 27 days until the arrival of Spring... and although we all look forward to the warmer temperatures, spring weather can be very harmful to your roof.  Typically we'll see heavy rain and high winds that can wear down and damage your roof.   Here are the top 3 things that indicate your roof has suffered or is susceptible to weather damage: Curling Shingles - Shingles that curl or bubble up are vulnerable and can break during high winds. Deteriorating Shingles - Shingles that have reached the end of their life span will typically begin to loose their granules.  Look in your gutters and downspouts to see if granules are accumulating. Missing Shingles - Shingles in your yard or shingles missing from your roof after a storm is a clear sign that you need to repair or replace your roof. If you suspect that you have damage to your roof caused by clogged gutters and icicles, be sure to give us a call. We would be happy to give you a free inspection and quote re...