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Roofing and Wind Damage

Roofing and Wind Damage

Wind is a powerful force – whether in a spring storm or summer hurricane, wind can wreak havoc on whatever crosses its path including your home’s roof. Understanding how wind damage occurs and what to look for in your roof can help you protect your home better.

Wind moves in many ways including up, down, sideways and in a circle. When wind encounters a structure like your home it may do the following things:

– Hit the side of the home and travel over the roof

– More negatively affect the roof edges

– Creation suction pressure that can lift up the roof shingles

What type of roof materials your home has, how it was installed and how old it is can all affect the amount of wind damage you receive.

Evidence of wind damage can be obvious or subtle. Here are a few things to look for:

– Missing shingles

– Raised edges

– Damaged soffits or vents

– Curled shingles along the roof edges

– Tree branches or debris on the roof

Asphalt shingles provide different degrees of wind protection depending on who they are manufactured and installed. You can learn more about this by researching the rating shingles receive when manufactured.

For more information on the best type of shingles to protect your home from wind damage talk with the experts at Phoenix Roofing. Or, if you suspect possible wind damage to your home, make sure you have it inspected quickly and by someone who knows what to look for. Phoenix Roofing provides free inspections to make sure your roof is working properly. Give us a call today!

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