People who live in the Midwest know that weather can be unpredictable. It seems like a new storm rolls through every time the seasons change, and sometimes there can even be snow and high temperatures within the same week!
Storms are a major source of roof damage, which can lead to other detrimental effects on residential and commercial properties. When a roof isn’t restored properly, it can put your family’s protection and security at risk. Find out when storms in the Midwest are likely to occur and how to protect your home from storm damage.
Tornados
While tornado season occurs in the spring months when the warm air and cool air collide, tornadoes can occur anytime of the year and even if an actual tornado does not touch down, the effects of a tornado can cause roof issues. Whether or not a tornado actually forms or not, high winds are usually occurring. High wind speeds most definitely can cause roof damage. Roof damage can range from minor to devastating depending on the wind speed. With high wind speeds, debris is quite likely to be flying around in the air. Objects can collide with your home, thus causing damage to your home including your roof.
Hail
Hail is another common culprit of roof damage. Hail can form anytime during a thunderstorm. When the temperature begins to drop, a potential hail storm could be brewing. Depending on the hail size, your roof could experience severe damage. Even with small diameter hail, your roof could still face issues. It can be important to evaluate your shingles, siding, gutters and windows after a hail storm as these are common places that hail damage occurs. Unsure if your roof has experienced damage or not? Call the roofing experts at Haynes Construction to come take a look at your roof and evaluate it.
Thunderstorms
Perhaps the most common Midwest weather. When there are high winds and/or hail during a thunderstorm, this creates the perfect storm for roof damage. This is especially true of thunderstorm warnings. Warnings indicate that there is a potential threat to property and lives. After a storm like this, it can be important to have an expert come to your home and evaluate any damage you may have incurred. Not only can the experts evaluate if your roof is damaged or not, but they also can tell you how urgent repairing the damage is.
Snow Storms
We Midwestern’s know snow all too well. While that white, fluffy dust falling may seem innocent, however, snow is a great offender for a leaky roof. Heavy snow can lead to your roof caving in if it is not cleared off properly. One way to prevent this is to make sure that your roof is insulated thoroughly throughout. If one area is more insulated than the other, the snow in this less insulated area will be able to stick longer instead of melting and clearing off your roof. Ice and sleet that come with snow are also elements that can cause roof damage as well. With winter approaching, it can be important to have a winterization plan. Seeking help with this task? Haynes Construction Inc. can come inspect your roof and help you create a proper plan to ensure that your roof is protected throughout the winter months.
Haynes Construction Inc. has been family owned and operated for over 40 years. We have created a reputation for ourselves that includes quality workmanship, professional service, and quality products that won’t disappoint our customers. We stand behind our work and guarantee your satisfaction. Our service areas include Kankakee County, Iroquois County, Will County, DuPage County, and Cook County. Give us a call today at (815)-932-5259 to learn more about the services that we offer. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
