Your roof may offer weather protection, keeping your indoors comfortable. However, your roof may be at risk of storm damage if you live in an area prone to storms. So, you may need to perform hail damage roof repairs to restore your roof's appearance and functionality. Here are the common types of roofing storm damage you may encounter.

Gutter Damage

During a storm, your gutters may get damaged. For instance, excess water from your roof may cause the loosening of gutter components. Also, storm debris may crash your gutters resulting in cracks or holes. Furthermore, debris such as leaves may block your gutters, preventing stormwater flow. This may cause flooding on your roof. 

Eventually, the water may sip through your walls or siding, causing water damage. Besides, inefficient gutters may channel water to your foundation, threatening your home's structural integrity. Storm damage roof repairs may involve tightening loose gutters, removing debris from the gutters to avoid blockage, and sealing cracks and holes.

Missing Parts

Storms may carry strong winds that may blow off your roof. Hence, your roof's components, such as shingles, may fall off your roof. A roof with missing shingles may not offer efficient weather protection and may be unattractive. Also, such roofs may be energy inefficient, increasing your energy bills. In such cases, hail damage roof repairs may entail placing the blown-off parts back in their position. This may improve your roof's aesthetics and energy efficiency,

Loss of Granules 

Shingle granules usually provide a grip on your roof, which makes working on the roof more manageable. For instance, the grip may prevent slip and fall injuries common on slippery roofs. Similarly, granules reflect UV rays, which prevents overheating of your home. Nonetheless, storms may cause the loss of roof granules when debris hits your roof. Storm roofing repairs may replace the granules and fix any broken shingles. This helps you enjoy the benefits of asphalt shingle roofing.

Collapse

When excessive stormwater accumulates on your roof due to poor drainage, your roof may succumb to the added weight and collapse. So, you may need to perform a costly roof replacement or other property damage repairs due to the roof's collapse. Repairing a collapsed roof may involve reinforcing the roofing with more durable and strong materials. Hence, your roof may carry excess weight, which minimizes storm damage.

The various roof storm damage types include gutter damage, missing components, granules loss, and roof collapse. Call a roofer if you need help with storm damage roof repairs.