Roof Vents and Stroms

2/21/2020 (Permalink)

A roof inspection is smart and ideal after your home is affected by high winds, storm debris, and hail. If your shingles or other roofing materials have sustained minimal or no damage, you may believe that your home is in the clear. However, your roof vents can be severely damaged by hail and other storm-related forces even when the roof survives unscathed. Examine all roof vents for damage after strong storms to ensure their proper function.

Roof vents suffer storm-related problems including:

• Blockage from storm debris
• Loss of water seal from damaged flashing
• Disconnection from vent pipe or duct
• Compression from hailstorm or tree limbs
• Exposure from missing vent caps and covers

When you aren't sure how your roof vents should normally look and operate, you can hire a qualified roofing contractor to inspect these components.