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AbstraktMarketing2025-03-27 09:38:382025-05-08 16:26:56Frequent Leaks & Water DamageRoof Storm Damage
Inclement weather is one of the leading causes of roof damage. Hail and wind damage on roofs are a couple of the main culprits. Roof storm damage can affect every part of your roof—the external surface, underlayment, and interior. It’s essential to know how severe weather affects your roof so you can spot current damage and know how to proceed if there is any.
Let’s overview the external and internal signs of storm damage.
External Signs of Storm Damage
Your roof takes the brunt of severe weather, hail, and thunderstorms. This constant barrage eventually wears down the structural integrity of your commercial or residential roof. After a massive storm, you need to look for signs of roof storm damage. You can prevent future problems if you find issues preemptively. It’s always better to be proactive than reactive.
Inspecting your roof’s surface is the only way to look for external roof damage. Luckily, certified roofing companies can send an expert contractor to inspect your roof, so you don’t have a chance to slip and fall off its surface.
Major storms can chip or tear asphalt shingles and material clean off a roof’s surface. Severe winds can also loosen soffit and fascia boards. Carried debris can clog drainage systems, leading to similar problems.
Storm damage also causes surrounding areas to be affected. Fallen tree branches and debris wreak havoc on a building’s roof. A trained eye can identify and address all of these external problems.
Interior Signs of Roof Damage
Roof repairs don’t just apply to external roof portions. Your roof’s interior is just as vulnerable to potential roof storm damage. Roof leaks can cause precipitation and outside elements to enter the underlayment. Standing water can cause structural damage, mold growth, and a bevy of problems.
Luckily, it’s easier to find signs of interior damage because you don’t have to climb onto your roof. Some physical signs of internal roof damage include dark spots, peeling paint, and black growths of mold or mildew. Additionally, you can tell if your roof is compromised if you can see light entering your home, which means water and pests have easy access to your residence.
There are invisible signs to keep in mind. Excess energy costs can be a symptom of internal roof damage. Hot air can enter your structure, and cold air can escape any structural weakness.
Businesses and homeowners shouldn’t ignore these signs of internal roof damage.
Residential and Commercial Roof Differences
Residential and commercial roofs often differ from each other. These differences can be roof shape, material, and design. However, roof storm damage affects them both. That’s why you need a contractor that deals in your specific roof type (residential or commercial).
Here’s a brief overview of how storm damage affects residential and commercial roofs differently.
Residential Roof Damage
Residential roofs are typically sloped, and interlocking layers of shingles (asphalt, metal, composite) protect them. The residential roof’s high-sloped surfaces shed water effectively. This design prevents standing water and the problems that follow. However, if the interlocking surface breaks, or external forces create damage, water can begin infiltrating your home, resulting in internal water damage.
Commercial Roof Damage
A majority of commercial roofs are flat or low-sloped. These roofs have trouble draining water off their surface, leading to structural damage if someone doesn’t properly maintain them. Singly-ply and membrane systems can create leak-proof coatings, but they aren’t immune to roof storm damage. Hail and debris can create punctures, cracks, and tears in flat roofs. These blemishes can allow moisture to deepen damage, while freezing water and thermal shock can buckle and crack them.
If you’ve found a small leak or your roof has blown off entirely, Floridian Roofing and Solar is here to help. Our team of professional contractors provides roof installations, repairs, or replacements. We have over 20 years of combined roofing experience and honor honesty, transparency, and professionalism above anything else.
Floridian Roofing and Solar will service your residential or commercial roof back to perfect health in a cinch. Contact us today.
Insurance Claims for Storm Damage
Severe storm damage is a leading cause of residential and commercial insurance claims—especially hail-related damage. It’s essential to contact your insurance provider to repair roof storm damage before it can worsen. Luckily, most mortgages require some form of homeowners insurance, so your coverage should most likely help you.
It’s essential to file a claim quickly as insurance companies have a set period to report an insurance claim. Once contacted, your insurance company will send an adjuster to survey the damage. You can hire a certified third party to receive another opinion, and some roofing companies offer free inspections to examine your building for roof storm damage. After these steps, your insurance provider will send a check to your address or bank account.
Floridian Roofing and Solar Addresses Storm Damage
Florida is known for its sporadic inclement weather. Harsh sunlight, high winds, and pounding rain can occur on the same day. Your home and business require a certified contractor to protect your property from these destructive forces. Floridian Roofing and Solar is your best choice.
Our certified team of contractors repairs and maintains your roof before and after severe weather. If your roof is hail-damaged, we can fix that too. We also cover solar panel installations in addition to residential and commercial roofs. We can inspect and maintain your solar panels after severe inclement weather.
If storm damage has affected your residential or commercial roof, Floridian Roofing and Solar should be your first call. Contact us today.
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