Heavy weather is the biggest threat to your roof. Storms can cause leaks, remove shingles, or even damage the roof's underlying structure, especially if damage is allowed to accumulate. To keep your roofing in good shape and prevent the need for a replacement, Marshall's Contracting in Clarksville, MD, recommends doing storm damage repairs after any of the following weather conditions.

When to Get Storm Damage Repairs

1. Severe Winds

Not only can strong winds knock shingles off your roof, but they can also break seals, damage the flashing, and push water up under the eaves. This damage isn't always visible from the ground, but it increases the risk of leaks and mold growth significantly.

2. Snow & Ice

Whether they’re due to one large storm or multiple smaller ones, if snow and ice accumulate on your roof, the weight can grow to be too much for your structure. In these cases, snow removal is essential to prevent a collapse.

3. Heavy Rain

The more rainfall you get, the greater the chance of water finding its way through your roof. The problem is even worse when rains are followed by freezing temperatures, as expanding ice does more damage than water alone, widening cracks and gaps.

4. Hail

Minor hail isn't usually any more of a problem than rain or snow. But when the hailstones are large, they can injure people, dent cars, and damage your roof with their forceful impact. If it's hailing hard enough you wouldn't want to be outside, call for storm damage repairs after the weather clears.

5. Fallen Branches

Even when the storm doesn't damage your roof directly, it can bring down branches or even whole trees. The damage is often obvious, but even if it's not, you should hire a contractor to check for structural damage.

To keep your roof strong and watertight for years to come, you should call for storm damage repairs as soon as the damage happens. Get in touch with Marshall's Contracting at (410) 406-7667, or contact them online for a quote.