{"id":457,"date":"2021-04-28T14:02:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanelite.com\/?p=457"},"modified":"2021-04-28T14:02:11","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:02:11","slug":"are-there-ways-to-tell-if-your-roof-was-damaged-in-a-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanelite.com\/2021\/04\/are-there-ways-to-tell-if-your-roof-was-damaged-in-a-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Ways to Tell if Your Roof Was Damaged in a Storm?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A storm has ravaged your neighborhood and, naturally, you\u2019re concerned that your roof has sustained damage. Everything from large branches resting on homes to mangled shingles strewn all about can be found in the wake of a storm. If there is damage, you\u2019ll need to contact insurance and a roofing company etc., so you want to know how you can be sure if there\u2019s damage or not. While there\u2019s no firm answer, there are some things you can keep an eye out for!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Does Anything Stand Out?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is absolutely possible\u2013even probable\u2013that you\u2019ll be able to see the damage with your own two eyes from the ground. It\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t have to look far if there is damage either. Keep an eye out for the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water marks on the ceiling that were not there before<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severely damaged or missing shingles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shingles laying in the yard or street\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet walls\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly peeling paint on interior walls\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashing that has broken or sustained damage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-related problems around the home such as leaks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trees or tree branches on the roof\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these things will be surefire signs that you should have a professional come out and take a look and assess the damage. They\u2019ll also know exactly how to fix whatever the problem is, so you can be sure it gets taken care of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Take a Closer Look<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming you are not a professional given you\u2019re on this page, we want you to be very cautious doing anything that involves you being on your roof. It can be unstable with loose shingles and rot, and we don\u2019t want you to get hurt up there. Leave anything you are not equipped for to the professionals. Luckily, there are still a few things you can take note of from the ground, you just have to know what to look for. Some other signs of damage include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buildup of shingle granules\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dings, dents and chips on roofing shingles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashing and sealant with damage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water damage within the attic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Let Us Take Care of It<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when things are just better left to the professionals, especially when it\u2019s something that could put you in danger. You want to be sure that all damage is accounted for and taken care of to be certain that your loved ones and belongings are safe under your roof. When you allow an expert to handle your roofing needs, you\u2019ll rest easy knowing everything is taken care of properly. Your roof will be prepared for any inclement weather thrown its way with American Elite\u2019s roofing services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we do find that your roof has sustained damage, we\u2019re prepared to assist you in your insurance claims process with our Public Insurance Adjusters. All your roofing needs are handled with American Elite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today to get your roof checked out by true professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A storm has ravaged your neighborhood and, naturally, you\u2019re concerned that your roof has sustained damage. Everything from large branches resting on homes to mangled shingles strewn all about can be found in the wake of a storm. 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