After a storm with high winds, a good idea may be to check the condition of your roof to make sure you’re not missing any shingles. Missing shingles can diminish your roof’s ability to protect your home from water damage. To determine your next steps, it’s best to keep some things in mind.
Look around your yard for any shingles. Check to see if the color of the blown off shingle matches the shingles on your roof. There could be a chance your neighbor may have lost the shingle and it was just blown into your yard. Make sure and notify your neighbor if you can determine their roof is missing shingles. They’ll thank you for it!
We recommend avoiding walking on your roof unless necessary. Try to walk around the perimeter of your home to see if you can find areas missing shingles. If unable to see anything from the ground, you can securely place a ladder near the roof to get a better look at harder to see angles. Whatever you may find, it’s best practice to get a hold of a professional when determining the severity of any issues that should be addressed.
If you can locate the area where you are missing shingles, there may be some possible temporary repairs you can do yourself. To further reiterate, we highly recommend a professional when undertaking any roof repairs and damage estimates. A tarp placed over the damaged area may help mitigate further damage.
Your homeowner’s insurance policy may cover wind damage, it’s good practice to take photos and videos of the damage for documentation purposes in case the damage is covered by your policy. Make sure to file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible.
Unless you’re comfortable and experienced with roofing repairs and tools, it’s recommended you contact a professional to help assess the damage and make recommendations for repairs. Replacing shingles yourself is possible with the correct tools but, it may be that simply replacing shingles alone on a damaged roof will not resolve the issue.
A good roofer will not only address the problem you seek to address but also offer ways to help mitigate any further issues in the future. The qualified estimators and roofers with Berryman Roofing can help make the necessary steps to repairing your roof simple and stress-free with a focus on the issues you are facing and options that can save you time and money. With knowledge of all types of residential and commercial roofing systems, they can help extend the life of your roof in our unpredictable Coastal Bend climate.
For more information on DIY roof maintenance and whether a repair or reroof is your best option, check out: