One of the things that you should after a spring storm passes by is to go outside and check your roof. Particularly bad spring storms can lead to roof damage, and the longer you let roof damage be, the worse it will get. The following are a few tips for checking your roof for storm damage.
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A smart thing to do before your roof experiences potential damage is to take pictures of it in an undamaged state. This way, when you check the roof for damage after a spring storm, you’ll be able to tell if there are any differences, making it easier to spot potential damage.
When looking for signs of damage, begin by looking for loose or broken shingles or for any holes in the roof. Then you’ll want to check your gutters. If you see large amounts of granules that were lost from the roof, it means that your roof has experienced damage. The more granules you find, the more damage that was done.
Always check for roof damage after a storm in order to prevent leaks from developing. For advice on dealing with homes with storm damage, be sure to contact us at Parker Young today.