More often than not we are unaware that our roofs are getting damaged and only start taking action once the damage has been done. 

Roof damage, like any other form of damage, is best tackled when at an early stage. At an early stage, being actionable will help increase the life and stability of the roof and in the long run, these minor tweaks will prove to be much more cost-effective than a single repair or a replacement. 

The damages to any roof do not happen uniformly and the first to get affected are the edges, they get damaged faster and that leads to a chain reaction which if gone unnoticed can lead to disastrous consequences. At speeds ranging from 45-57 mph, the winds don’t tend to damage the roofs by much, only loose shingles tend to get affected. However if the wind speed is between 58-74 mph, even shingles in good conditions tend to get affected. It is advisable to check your roof after every storm. 

The next question that may come up in your mind is how could you even identify damages done to the roof? There are a few basic parameters that even you can identify without much difficulty. 

What to do after a wind storm

The first thing to keep an eye out for are spots of granules that might be missing from your shingles. 

After having done that, carefully inspect the edges of your roof. Ensure that they aren’t curling up or bent due to shingles that are peeling away. 

At high wind speeds, even shingles in perfect condition tend to get damaged or uprooted. You ought to inspect your roof for any missing shingles. 

In cases where your roof is made of rubber or has a rubber coating, you should scan the entire roof for any cracks, minor or major. Another thing to look out for is a tear along the surface. 

While you are out scanning, ensure that neither your soffit nor your fascia is damaged. Beyond such obvious, outdoor signs of damages, another way to know that your roof is damaged is by being aware of any indoor leaks. Such leaks are often a result of external damages that for some reason may have been overlooked by you.