What Is Wind Damage?
Wind damage to a roof commonly presents as lifted, curled, or missing shingles, torn ridge caps, damaged flashing, and debris impact. Wind-damaged areas allow water infiltration and should be repaired promptly. Like hail damage, wind damage may be covered by homeowners insurance subject to the deductible.
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What Wind Damage Can Lead To
High wind events can cause damage that is not visible from the ground. A professional roof inspection after a wind event identifies missing shingles, lifted edges, damaged flashing, and ridge cap issues.
Wind damage — lifted, creased, or missing shingles from a storm — can lead to an insurance restoration claim when the loss is documented.
A small number of wind-lifted or missing shingles is usually a targeted repair.
Extensive wind damage across multiple slopes can warrant full replacement — the inspection determines which.
Related To Wind Damage
Hail damage and wind damage are the two most common storm-related insurance claims for Austin-area roofs. They often occur in the same storm event and may both need to be documented in the same inspection.
Wind damage is a common form of storm damage causing missing or lifted shingles.
Questions about Wind Damage?
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