Ohio weather can be unpredictable, bringing snow, ice, thunderstorms, flash flooding, and tornadoes throughout the year. Severe storms can leave behind a lot of damage to your property, especially the roof of your house. If you have to deal with the aftermath of a severe storm at your home or business, there are a few do’s and don’ts you should follow before you begin your storm damage roof repair.

Do:

Pick up yard debris.

Take a walk around your property and pick up loose tree limbs, branches, shingles, and other debris left behind by the storm. Removing debris prevents it from becoming a projectile if another major storm passes through. Additionally, leaving debris can attract pests or rodents looking for a safe place to nest.

Clean out the gutters.

Even if you’ve already performed your semi-annual gutter maintenance, it’s a good idea to pull out a ladder and clean out your gutters after a major storm passes. Storms can deliver debris into your gutter, causing a blockage or damage.

Inspect your roof.

While you’re cleaning the gutters, take the opportunity to inspect your roof for obvious damage. Look for bare spots, holes, curled or broken shingles, and loose gutters. These are all signs you need to contact a roof repair contractor. 

Don’t:

Allow pets or kids near debris.

A serious storm can leave behind broken windows, downed power lines, and threats you can’t spot right away, such as rats and other wildlife seeking shelter. Keep children and animals away from debris to avoid cuts and other wounds.

Remove large tree limbs on your own.

Broken tree limbs may fall onto your roof or into your yard during storms. Though this should be removed from your roof as soon as possible, call a tree service to handle it. You don’t want the branches to fall on you or someone nearby, and a professional can remove the limb safely and tend to other risky branches while they’re there.

Wait to repair damages.

If your roof sustained damage, it’s important to hire a roof repair company as soon as possible. Otherwise, you risk allowing the damage to worsen into a more complicated and expensive repair.

If you need roof repair after a storm in the Cincinnati area, Go to Guys Exterior in Lebanon, OH, specializes in roof, siding, and window repairs and installation. Whether you have a metal roof or asphalt shingles, their experienced team can repair leaks or damages before they worsen. Call (937) 673-6760 for an estimate, and visit them online to schedule an appointment today.