Prince William County and Loudon County
24 Hr. Emergency Service
Licensed and Insured
We accept:
Roofing Companies for Blown Off Shingle Repair
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You may be under the impression that it takes gale-force winds to blow the shingles off your roof, but in fact a wind speed of 30 to 40 mph is all it takes to impact your roof. After a windy day make sure you get up on a ladder to survey your roof shingles for damage.
If you see any missing, out of place or torn, don’t hesitate to use one of your local roofing companies for blown off shingle repair. Do this before you get the next rainstorm or you will find yourself running for buckets when the rain starts pouring through the ceiling.
Consider the outcome before you decide to pull the extra shingles out of the garage that were left over from the last roof repair on your home. A roofer has far more experience fixing roofs than you do. He knows exactly what to look for after a wind storm.
Although the shingles may appear perfectly fine to you, if the wind has lifted them enough to pop the roofing nails, the integrity of the seal has been compromised. A roofing expert will see this but you may not.
Replacing a shingle without disturbing its neighbors is tricky. You have to be able to lift the surrounding shingles without cracking them or breaking the seal before you can remove the damaged individual. It is also important to the aesthetic value of your roof to replace missing or broken sections with matching shingles. A professional roofer will do the blown off shingle repair so neatly you will never know the roof was damaged.
If you suspect your roof has been harmed by the wind, be very careful when inspecting it. A ladder leaned against the ends of the roof can break the shingles along the edge. Take care when walking around on the roof not to puncture it with your shoes or boots. Do not drop sharp objects or tools on the roof. A tiny puncture is enough to allow water to seep under the roofing material and begin to rot the roof deck or trickle through the attic to the interior of your house.
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