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How it looks a damaging roof.
But more often than not checking your roof for wind damage will require climbing up to your roof.
If there is no attic or the size of the leak is really big it will damage the interior ceiling.
If this type of damage is localized i e it covers less than 30 percent of the entire roof roofing repairs might be able to address the problem.
First you should have your roof inspected and then you should file an insurance claim.
Shingles with a granular texture such as those made from asphalt or composite materials may show granular loss that exposes the underlying felt random dents with no perceptible pattern and soft spots on the surface.
The visual signs of hail damage vary depending on the materials of the roof.
There are many other types of damage to shingles that can be mistaken for hail damage.
Falling branches from overhanging trees can damage or even puncture shingles and other roofing materials.
The initial dangers of a roof leak are damage to the attic area and items stored there.
So when you notice roof hail damage there are certain steps that you should take.
The corners the edges of the roof and the ridge line are especially susceptible to damage from high winds.
Focus on the corners of your roof since these are the most vulnerable when it comes to wind damage.
Affected ceiling paint will darken and ceiling plaster may bubble and expand.
Spotting wind damage on a roof is fairly easy but only if you know where to start looking.
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Damage does not look extensive.
The best way to look for roof damage is to break it up into its parts and look at each piece individually.
High winds can cause significant damage to your roof leaving it susceptible to future problems or even leaving the underlying structures unprotected.
Another danger of high winds to your roof is lifting.
A split in the shingle that has sharp corners and edges.
Impact marks or dents along the splits.
The wind can get under a corner or small piece of the shingle and curl it or rip it off completely.
This can leave your roof exposed in those areas leading to leaks.
A split in the shingle that has little to no deterioration at the edges.
At times it can be visible if you are looking up from the ground.
Look for missing and damaged shingles damaged shingles might be curled cracked or torn on your roof or around your property.
When it comes to hail damage on the roof it does not need to be obvious or extensive for it to be serious and an issue.
Missing granules are a sign of hail damage as missing granules can expose the substrate layer below.
While there are many different types of roofsout there most of them are composed of the same parts.
How to check for roof wind damage perform an outdoor inspection.
