A strong roof can protect your home from the elements. However, some major storms can cause damage that prevents your roof from providing sufficient protection. Perform an inspection of your home so you can spot signs of damage and seek professional roof repair. Here are some things to look for that may indicate problems. 

How to Spot Storm Damage on Your Roof

Inspect Your Roof From the Outside

Storms with high wind gusts and other extreme weather events can leave your roof vulnerable to the elements. Debris, hail, and tree and branch damage can also cause destruction.

After a storm, you may notice missing or curling shingles due to high winds and excessive moisture. Shingles with visible divots and missing granules may have been damaged due to hail. Discoloration or missing asphalt granules can also occur if the seal was broken, and the loose shingle was left flapping in the wind.

Peeling paint or blistering around the flashing or siding of your home can also indicate storm damage. Climbing up on your roof can be dangerous, especially after a storm that may have weakened the structure. Note what you can from the ground before calling a professional to perform a full inspection.

Check the Structure From Inside Your Home

Roof damage may also create problems inside your home. Brown or yellow water stains on the ceilings and walls, peeling wallpaper, and bubbling paint—especially around the top floor of your home—are all strong indicators your roof may have sustained storm damage. 

Check the attic for streaks of light shining through the roof. This could indicate missing shingles and other damage that is letting water in. If you notice a musty smell, water may be seeping in, promoting mold and mildew growth in your home.

If your roof has suffered storm damage, call the roof repair contractors at Global Roofing in Greenwood Village, CO. This family-owned and -operated company assesses storm damage and performs roof repairs, inspections, and installations for residents throughout Arapahoe County. With a decade in business, these professionals ensure that all work is completed to high standards and will also help customers through the insurance claims process. To see a full list of services, visit their website. To request an estimate or inspection, call (303) 726-8711.