Storm Damaged Roof

According to the National Weather Service in Norman, over 80 percent of Oklahoma tornadoes occur in the four month period between March and June.

When hail and wind are involved, damage to a roof can happen. Dime sized and golf ball sized hail can cause severe impact damage to your shingles. It’s like striking your shingles with a hammer over and over again. When this happens, water can enter through the impact locations or your shingles can break loose from each other allowing water through the building envelope.

The roof is one of the most important elements of the building envelope. Any broken seal or gaps between flashings, shingles, or substrate can allow water to penetrate and damage can occur.  If wind or hail has caused damage to your roof, call a professional contractor for a free damage analysis.

Inspecting your roof after a storm is the first step in assessing damage. Damage can take many forms – some damage is obvious to identify – some damage is subtler and an expert roof inspector would be best able to diagnose.

So if you suspect your commercial or residential roof may have storm damage, call Saratoga Roofing & Construction for your free damage analysis.

For more information, or for your free damage analysis, contact:
Saratoga Roofing & Construction
The Saratoga Difference
800.757.ROOF
www.saratogaroofing.com

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What does hail do to your roof?

According to the National Weather Service, hail results in roughly $1 billion in damages per year in the United States.

Hail threatens most areas of the United States, and the country sustains on average of 3,000 hailstorms per year. Commercial roof structures, like any roof systems, are vulnerable to the damaging effects of hail.

Most commercial roof systems are designed to resist damage from hail, severe hail events can still cause considerable damage to these roofing systems. When a storm hits your area, it may be difficult to see if your roof has been damaged. However, there are some ways to determine if any damage has occurred.

Below are a few negative implications caused to shingles by a hail storm:

Causes immediate or eventual leaking
Damages siding and gutters
Accelerates granule loss on shingles
Accelerates shingle aging
Voids manufacturers warranties
Leads to other associated problems

It may be difficult to inspect most roofs, that’s why it is important to call a professional roofing contractor immediately after the storm. Inspecting your roof after a storm is the first step in assessing damage. Damage can take many forms. While some damage is obvious to identify – other damage is subtler and an expert roof inspector would be best able to diagnose.

If your home or business is hit by hail, wind or devastating storms, Saratoga Roofing & Construction can help access the damage and get your business back up and running quickly.  Hail damage seems harmless and it may not appear you have any damage.  But over time, it can cause significant issues with your roof and leaks that can eventually cause interior damage.

Give us a call if we can ever help you:
Saratoga Roofing & Construction
Serving Oklahoma * DFW Metroplex * Tulsa * Kansas City * Wichita
800.757.7663
www.saratogaroofing.com