What Should Homeowners Fix First After Severe Storm Damage?
A severe storm can make a house look totally different in several hours. At first, everything appears to be fine. Then strong winds, hail, fallen branches or heavy rain arrive and you're confronted with leaks damaged materials, and a lot of damage you didn't think of. This is why storm damage roof repair is an important items homeowners have to consider after a storm is over. The roof is the one that takes the most damage during most storms. It's the barrier against the weather each daily, and when the shingles are ripped off or flashing gets loosened and water seeps in, it can get into the roof quickly. Sometimes the damage is evident. In other cases, it can take months before the stains begin appearing on ceilings or the beginning of mold developing inside the attic. I've seen homeowners put off repairs because their roofing "didn't look too bad" from the driveway. But they are left with hundreds of dollars more in repairs. It's not great. The most...