It is true that homeowners can rarely predict when their homes will be hot by any disaster—natural or manmade. It is essential to clearly understand the proper steps to take when the roof of your home is prone to damage by any cause. Severe rainstorms, windstorms, snow, or ice storms all tend to damage the shingle roof of your home. Here is how to manage.
- First things first, you should assess the damage to your roof system.
Firstly, you need to assess the damage caused by the disaster. This step helps in discussing your requirements with your insurance company or roofing and restoration and prevents unforeseen costs. When inspecting your roof to determine the damaged areas, carry a pair of binoculars and make the most of it. Ascertain the general square foot area and particular details of the damaged area. Also, keep note of the severity of the damage, inspect keenly so that you don’t miss any area of missing shingles. In many situations, some random shingles will be missing. Also, note the materials that are exposed or visible. Look out for the signs of visible plywood, tarpaper, or the edges of missing shingles. Also, note the color of the material and the shade as well.
- Make some temporary repairs to minimize the property damage
In case of severe damage to the property directly above the living space, the interior property is prone to be damaged by leaking water. Make sure to keep a bucker or garbage can in the areas under leaks and get rid of any valuables to reduce further damage. Severe damage should be waterproofed as quickly as possible with the help of the strapped tarping method or water and ice membrane while minor repairs can be shingled pronto.
- Get in touch with your insurance company as soon as possible.
Get in touch with your insurance company as soon as possible. Ascertain if the severity of the damage is huge so that it can be covered via home insurance or whether it would be more cost-effective to directly hire a contractor for any necessary fixing. In the case of a natural disaster, when large colonies are hit by a storm or any other serious weather condition, it is advantageous to use your insurance because the contractors may become busy at that moment of time.
