Shingles can get blown off the roof during a storm, and leaving them unrepaired can result in greater damage to the roof over time. In today’s post, local roofing and siding company Masters Roofing shares a quick guide to handling asphalt shingle blow-offs.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Get Blown off the Roof?
High speed winds can become strong enough to cause uplift and tear asphalt shingles off the rooftop. Old asphalt shingle roofs and improperly-installed roofing are more vulnerable to blow-offs because the shingle edges are usually not fastened to the roof deck. If this happened to your roof, you’d see sections where the shingles are missing, leaving the underlayment exposed. A roof in this condition is at a greater risk of moisture infiltration, which can lead to leaks, rot and mold growth.
How Should You Handle Shingle Blow-Offs?
Since blow-offs typically happen during storms, they are handled like storm damage — that is, you’ll need to file a homeowners’ insurance claim to initiate the roof repair process. Once it’s safe to do so, document the damage by taking photos and video. Then, contact your insurance provider and roofing contractor to file the claim and get an estimate of the repair costs, respectively. Whether the roof will be repaired or replaced will depend on the roof’s overall condition.
Roofing With High Wind Ratings
If your damaged roof requires replacement, consider getting an upgrade and choose a roofing system with high wind ratings. Manufacturers like Owens Corning® and GAF offer complete roofing systems that are designed to withstand wind speeds equivalent to Category 4 hurricanes. A key component of these roofs is the adhesive under the shingle edges. They contribute to a virtually seamless surface that makes the roof less vulnerable not only to wind damage, but also to moisture intrusion. These roofs are also protected by limited warranties that cover wind damage.
Learn more about wind-resistant roofing and what Masters Roofing can do for your storm-damaged roof. Give us a call at (901) 871-7663 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve communities in Memphis, TN.