Roof Storm Damage Must Be Repaired ASAP

Roof storm damage is not only a problem on your rooftop; if not taken care of as soon as possible, it could spread the damages to other structures. Roofs are the uppermost structural component that protects all that lies beneath it. This includes the lumber, drywall, electrical wiring, furnishings and flooring. Mold and mildew can creep into the structure, as well, and will cause illnesses in the people who live there. Without a solid rooftop, it's only a matter of time before the place is uninhabitable. If leaks begin to occur, one thing will lead to another. If a storm damages the roofs' shingles, tile or structural foundations, this must be fixed right away. Here are some things to think about:

Tornadoes: Tornadoes happen quickly and sometimes without warning. One minute the family members could be watching the big game on their flat screen; the next minute they could hear the tornado warning sirens blaring and they have to head for the storm shelter. When they emerge later, they may very well find unimaginable roof storm damage.

Hurricanes: Hurricanes are well known for their fierce winds and rains. They can peel roofing materials up like a piece of fruit. If a house is located in hurricane country, the homeowners need to stay on top of maintenance in order to keep things hammered down and sealed up tight. If a gust gets under one loose area, it will strip the shingles like orange peel. 

Hail: Hail comes in a variety of sizes depending on the weather cycles. The more a tiny ball of hail gets tossed around in the storm system above our heads, the more layers will be added until the chunks that finally fall to earth are the sizes of golf balls or even soccer balls. No rooftop or car windshield will be safe when Mother Nature decides to play dodge ball with a bunch of boulder-sized hail nuggets.

40 days and 40 nights of rain: In some regions of the country, it may seem like the rain will never stop. People get up in the morning to see the same rainstorm that was happening the night or even week before. Not only can this be as depressing as can be, it can also wreak havoc on one's rooftop. If there's already a mild leak, look out below because Niagara Falls may be gushing through eventually. Positioning buckets all over the house to catch the raindrops can get old fast.

Insurance claims: Homeowners' insurance should cover any roof storm damage though, right? Wrong! If an individual was a bit lackadaisical about household maintenance and never got around to repairing his or her roof, guess what will happen? The insurance company will deny the claim. Insurance policies are designed to cover problems that happen but not those that occur due to negligence. Not performing repairs as they're needed is considered neglect.

Roof storm damage happens if the tornado, hurricane, hail or rains are fierce enough. Better your odds by maintaining and repairing rooftops before the bad weather moves in. Even if Mother Nature has her way with you, the insurance coverage will protect those who've done all they could to help themselves.