As the weather gets warmer in Indiana, storms are ramping up. With hail, wind, flying debris, and more, your roof is subject to devastating damage.
After a storm hits the area, it’s extremely important that you walk around your house and look for these three common signs of storm damage. If you don’t, you’re leaving your roof at risk.
Here are common signs of storm damage on your roof and gutters. If you see any of these signs, call Arnett Construction immediately for a free roof estimate.
Dented Gutters
The first (and easiest) sign of storm damage you need to look out for is if you have dents in your gutters. Gutters are crucial to every roofing system, so you can’t ignore them.
If you leave your gutters with dents on them, they are more susceptible to further damage, leaving your home more exposed to debris and water damage.
If there’s enough water on your roof, it can seep into the ground and into your foundation. This makes your basement vulnerable to leaks. Excessive amounts of water can also overflow into your lawn, killing any plants you may have, and (pay attention since this one can be pretty costly) it can damage your neighbor’s lawn.
Save yourself a few headaches and make sure your gutter is in good shape.
Shingle Dents and Dings
Looking for storm damage on your shingles is a lot more difficult than on your gutters, however, it’s still extremely important to make sure your shingles are in good condition.
Because it’s hard to look for hail damage on your roof, Arnett Construction recommends that you get a roof inspection twice a year, and after every storm. In a roof inspection, our expert crew will look for any dings in your roof.
If you leave these dents and dings alone too long, you are leading your home to suffer leaks, water damage, mold, rotting, and several more issues.
So, make sure you’re getting roof inspections routinely. They’re free!
Lifted or Missing Shingles
Besides dents in your shingles, if there are shingles that are completely missing, you need to get a roof inspection as soon as possible to make sure your roof is in top condition.
This is why it’s really important to get a roof inspection after every major storm. Missing shingles give water, debris, and hail the perfect spot to go, leaving your home in the line of fire.
Don’t leave your roof to the dangers that Indiana summer weather brings. Call us at 855-369-1004 or visit our website to schedule a roof inspection (for free) when storms hit. Arnett is here to make sure your home is always safe!
