The winter season brings some unique challenges to your home. When a particularly bad storm hits, your roof is vulnerable to damages that you may not even notice until the next storm hits. You won’t want to wait until you find evidence of a bad leak during the next storm to fix this problem. Get ahead of the damage by scheduling a residential roofing inspection for these reasons.

Why Should You Get a Post-Storm Residential Roofing Inspection?

1. Find Wind Damage

Wind damage is one of the most common winter issues for residential roofing, and it can cause more harm than you may realize. For example, wind could catch the edges of your shingles, shifting or damaging them. They may lie back down after the storm and appear normal to you, but the connection to the roof has been loosened, and the underlying membrane compromised.

2. Remove & Inspect Debris

As the storm picks up debris from other places, such as tree branches and trash, it may bring that debris across your roof. Your trees planted next to the house may also drag their branches across the roof, potentially tearing through your flashing, puncturing shingles, or dislodging your gutters. If debris is left sitting, it'll trap moisture under it and block the flow of water.

3. Confirm Drainage

A roof is meant to funnel water safely off the surface, through the gutters, down the downspout, and away from your home. If the gutters are damaged in a storm, water may flow down your siding or pool on the roof instead. This can cause severe water damage in a short time during the next mild rainstorm.

First Class Roofing, Inc. in High Point, NC, will keep your residential roofing in pristine condition, no matter how bad the winter weather may get. They’ve earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for their thorough and reliable work throughout the Piedmont Triad area. Their certified and trained inspectors will find any issues and recommend the appropriate roof repair, and they’ll work with your insurance company to make your repairs affordable. See their list of services online and call (336) 880-8720 to schedule your roof repair.