Denver And Colorado Residents Urged To Inspect Roofs

Residents of Denver and Colorado have been urged to inspect their roofs for potential damage, following the remarkable storms that hit the area yesterday.

The winds, which hit speeds of up to 90 mph, uprooted trees and threw outdoor items into the roads, causing traffic accidents and forcing officials to close highways.

More than 50,000 Denver residents lost power in their homes, while many windows in the area were shattered too.

The National Weather Service described the storm as a “remarkable event” due to its intensity and the huge range of neighborhoods affected.

How Wind Damage can Affect your Home

A common, yet more difficult to spot, circumstance of storms like these is roof damage.

In conditions like these, the debris caught in the wind gusts can chip away at the edges and corners of roofs, causing them to wear away.

Strong winds have the potential to get underneath the edges of slightly damaged roofs and pull them up further.

It might not be immediately noticeable, but as this wind damage slowly worsens, it can eventually expose the insulation allowing rain to leak into the home and cause serious damage.

Arrange a Professional Roof Inspection 

This scenario illustrates the importance of organizing an inspection of your roof from a professional roof repair company.

As part of these inspections, these professionals will check your guttering system, which often becomes blocked by the significant amount of debris that gets tossed around in storms like the one that occurred yesterday.

High winds like these tend to hit the Front Range every few years. Speeds of up to 130mph have been recorded in the past, so it’s recommended to ensure your roof is in tip-top shape before the next storm arrives.

However badly your roof has been damaged, it’s worth vetting roof repair companies to ensure you hire professionals you can rely on.

Regardless of the roof repair that you need to complete, at Horn Brothers Roofing, we are ready to help you. Contact us today for more information and to receive a free consultation.