How To Temporarily Repair A Wind-Damaged Roof

12/23/2019 (Permalink)

Missing shingles on roof

Three Steps To Prevent Roof Damage

A roof leak or other wind damage to the roof of your Schiller Park, IL, business can be a major headache. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent further damage.

Signs of Wind Damage

It is important to address roof damage as quickly as possible. The following are some common signs of a damaged roof:

• Curling, lifted or missing shingles
  
• Damaged or absent chimney flashing
  
• Leaking roof
  
• Buildup of shingle granules in gutters
  
  

Few roofs are completely flat. Most have a variety of geometric features that affect where damage occurs. Wind damage is most likely to occur along the edges of the roof, at the corners and along the ridge line. Be sure to check those areas closely after heavy winds.

Temporary Roof Repair

Although you will need to permanently repair the roof, you may have to do a quick fix to prevent further damage or stop a roof leak. The following are three common temporary roof-repair methods:

• Tarp over or board up the damaged area
  
• Readhere curling or lifted shingles
  
• Make temporary shingles from sheet metal
  
  

Using tarpaulin or plywood to cover the affected area of your roof is generally inexpensive and fairly easy. If you just have a few damaged shingles, though, you may be able to readhere them with roofing cement. You will need a heat gun to soften the shingles and make them more malleable. You will also need roofing nails to secure the shingle. If you have missing shingles, you can make replacements fairly easily using sheet metal. Simply cut the sheet metal into the same shape as your regular shingles and install them as you would any other shingle.
Addressing roof damage as soon as possible can prevent further damage to both the roof and the interior of your business. However, if you do have water damage or mold growth from a roof leak, a certified restoration company can help you get your business back to normal quickly and safely.