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Assessing Your Roof Damage

Assessing storm damage helps you to figure out what you should put on your insurance claim, and what repair work you may need to perform. There are some quick ways to assess storm damage if you’re already not aware of its extent, most of which relate to the roof. Some signs of storm damage, such as damaged trees, broken windows, and downed power lines are all fairly evident after the storm has cleared. The type of damage you’re looking to assess is the damage that’s harder for you to notice normally.

Signs on the Ground

Since we’re focusing on the roof, your item to watch for when assessing damage from the ground level is roofing material. If you notice that there are pieces of roofing material scattered on the property adjacent to your home, then you may have sustained serious roof damage. You should also check any roofing on levels that are lower than the main roof of the home, as roofing materials can be blown onto them as well. You may also notice damage caused to the home by fallen tree branches during this part of the inspection.

A Closer Look

If the conditions are safe and you feel secure in doing so, you can use a ladder to inspect your own roof. You have to examine every side of the roof for an accurate assessment. Winds can change direction several times during a violent storm depending on its trajectory in relation to your home. Look for signs of penetration, missing roofing materials, and debris that may have caused damage. You can also visibly see damage to some parts of the roof from an attic window in some cases, but it won’t give you a full view.

Attic Inspections

Your attic is the space that is closest to the main roof of the home, so it may be one of the best internal places to perform an inspection. If you can see light coming in through the ceiling, or can feel strong winds when all windows are sealed, the roof may have been damaged. Also, pay attention to water stains, streams of water, or pooled water in the attic. If any of these are present, you might be looking at water damage and leakage, which is also caused by damage to the roof.

Safety First

If you plan to climb up to your roof, you should have a second person to act as a spotter and a stabilizer. The second person can make your climb up and down the ladder much safer, and can point out areas of the roof that may need to be inspected with a pair of binoculars. Be particularly careful around areas of the roof that are missing their materials; without full knowledge of the extent of damage, you may have a situation where a part of the roof has been weakened by storm damage, thus making it unsafe to walk upon. Use caution whenever you are on a rooftop, and never inspect a roof if the conditions are still icy or windy.

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