Storm Damage Repair and Storm Damage Restoration

A hail storm can do serious damage to the roof of your home. In such an event then storm damage repair for storm damage restoration will be on the forefront of your mind. Even small hail stones can cause serious problems to your roof particularly when they are accompanied or carried by strong winds.

When hailstorm is encountered, homeowners should perform an inspection particularly in the roof area of the house. Thorough checking and inspection should be done in order to avoid the development of more serious problems.

If you cannot do the inspection yourself then you need to hire a professional general contractor to have a look at it for you. Inspection should be done in the soonest possible time so that any minor problems won’t lead to major and much bigger issues. If it turns out you need major storm damage repair or storm damage restoration then it is best to know sooner rather than later.

Different Types of Hailstorm Damages Requiring Storm Damage Repair:

Different types of hail create different types of storm damages. It all depends on the size of the hail which has attacked the roof. Hailstones pounding the roof can cause rounded depressions and dimples. As for the larger hails, they would usually create big dents and huge craters. Extremely strong and bigger hails can cause serious cracks.

Small depressions and dimples on your roof are only minor cosmetic problems. However you have to take note they can make your roof susceptible to further damage as brought about by extreme sun rays or heavy rainfall. On the other hand, craters and dents are more serious because they affect the overall impact and soundness of the roof.

If your house has an older roof then it is more likely prone to cracking. Once you have detected any of these damages, it is highly recommended to acquire storm damage repair services to avoid further problems such as water leaks, wood damage, mold, etc.

How to Check for Roof Damages

* Have a visual inspection done on the rain gutters. * Check for dents and dimples. * Notice if there are black granules found in the gutters because these are indicative of possible hail damage. These dark granules are portions of the asphalt shingles which are commonly found in most roofs today. They are easily washed away by storm. This is a strong indication that hail damage to shingles has occurred. * If the gutters manifest signs of damages then the next step is roof inspection. Aside from the damaged shingles, damaged vents, caps and skylights may have occurred too.

If you find any potential damages, the next thing that you need to do is begin storm damage repair and storm damage restoration. If you are unable to fix the problems by

yourself, it is best to let a professional general contractor skilled in storm damage repair and storm damage restoration do the job especially if it is hail damage to shingles that needs to be repaired.

For more information about storm damage repair and restoration, contact Miller Weedn, the owner of Raintight General Contracting and an expert in fixing hail damage to roofs. If you are interested in getting a FREE estimate, give us a call at (214) 693-6196 or click HERE.