Windy rainstorms, it's a homeowner's worst nightmare. Imagine sitting throughout the day experiencing heavy rains coupled with strong winds. If you've seen the tree outside sway and shake within the strong windows, you can't imagine how worse it already is for your roof.

While all roof systems can withstand strong storms and hurricanes, they will still endure some form of damage. It could be a loose or missing set of asphalt shingles, tree limbs that dropped on your roof, and more.

In this post, SJ Winn Construction advises homeowners to become familiar with the damage types they could endure right after a windy rainstorm.

Missing Asphalt Shingles

If one of your asphalt shingles goes missing, that means you have the underlayment exposed to the elements. Imagine if a whole section of asphalt shingles went missing – you'd probably need to have them replaced before another storm passess.

Missing asphalt shingles occur due to poor nailing techniques, but keep in mind if the wind is stronger than the manufacturer's estimates, even the best-nailed asphalt shingles will have shingles blown off. It's best to assume that during a strong windy rainstorm, you'll need to replace a lot of missing asphalt shingles with the help of your local contractor.

Cracks

Windy rainstorms exacerbate the problems already existing on your roof materials before it arrived. Cracks mostly occur due to the moisture trapped inside asphalt shingles – primarily caused by standing water. The more standing water remains on your asphalt shingle roof after the storm, the more it absorbs and can cause long-term blisters that lead to cracking.

Calling a professional local roofer when this happens ensures the roof is free of standing water right after the storm. It also lets the roofers check your roof's overall condition and if it needs repairs or replacements. 

Fallen Tree Limbs

Strong winds despite the heavy rain cause extremely severe damage to areas it impacts. It can rip limbs from their parent tree, causing them to fly in various directions and land on roofs. A tree limb doesn't only cause your asphalt shingle to crack – it can also affect the other asphalt shingles that didn't endure the landing.

Tree limbs contain moisture and are potentially acidic, causing damage to your roof. If left unattended, the damage can crack other asphalt shingles, requiring you to replace them as soon as possible.

Misaligned Sheathing

Picture your roof as a boat sail that's horizontally positioned. When the wind blows underneath it, the upper area billows, causing lift. Sometimes, strong winds can push against your soffits and fascias, creating a passageway for high pressure winds to enter. When this happens, it can push against the underlayment from within the attic, causing damage and shingles to go missing.

Some sheathing are designed to handle high wind classes and can do so with certified installation. However, even these systems will require inspections as they can become misaligned, leading to a rippled roof and a potential risk for structural damage to your property.

If you recently faced a storm, you can always count on us at SJ Winn Construction. We're a company with decades of experience and knowledge providing quality roofing services to homeowners in our area. Call us today to get started.