Signs of Damage for Shingle Roofs

Sooner or later your roof will probably be damaged in one way or another. Catching the damage early can help you repair the damage, as well as prevent the damage from getting worse. Most damage roofing can have will lead to water damage to your roof. The additional water damage can quickly lead to a leak. Knowing the signs of damage for shingle roofs allows you to take care of your roof.

Wind Damage

Wind damage is a major component of most storm damage. High winds can seriously damage your shingles, even rip them right off your roof! If you’re missing shingles they very well could’ve been blown off. The wind can also partially pull a shingle up. It will just flap in the wind, hitting the shingles around it. A sign a shingle has been partially pulled up is the presence of creases on the shingle itself. The wind can also blow of granules from the layers of your shingles. Learn more about wind damage in this video!

Hail Damage

Hail can do major damage to your roofing as well. The most obvious hail damage is impact damage to your shingles. The impacts of hail can lead to granule loss just like wind damage. However, hail impacts can also rip and tear shingles. If you see bits of your shingles in your yard after a storm, your roof has definitely taken damage.  Extreme storm events can knock whole shingles off of your roof. Without shingles to protect the inner sections of your roof, you can quickly get leaks into your home.

Water Leaks

If your roof is leaking then you definitely have damage to your shingle roof. Water leaking is very typically from water damage in the inner workings of your roof. Damaged shingles allow water to flow into places it shouldn’t be, which causes the leaks. If you’ve noticed damage to your shingles you need to get them repaired or you’ll most likely soon have a leak.

Spotting Signs of Damage for Shingle Roofs

The best way to keep your roof in shape is by checking for damage before it becomes a problem. While you could climb up onto the roof and look for yourself, there are many benefits to getting a free roofing inspection. The main reason is safety, many roofs are at a slope that you could easily fall from. You can also do damage to your roof by walking on it improperly. Punctures are one of the major things walking on your roof can cause, and punctures lead to leaks. If you do get up on your roof, you may not know quite what you’re looking for. A professional roofer knows exactly what signs of damage for metal roofs look like.

Honey Bees Roofing & Solar offers free roofing inspections so you’ll know if your roof is damaged and needs to be fixed. If you need a free roof inspection, or just want more information about your roofing, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131! Have us do the inspection, so you don’t have to!