Storm Damage Roof Repair in Duluth

Usually you cannot tell from the ground, which is why so many homeowners are unsure after a storm. Hail tends to leave circular bruises where the protective granules were dislodged, sometimes with a fracture in the mat beneath. Wind tends to lift shingle edges, release the sealant strip and leave a crease where the tab folded. Neither is obvious from the driveway, and both can lead to slow leaks that appear months later. Our assessment is methodical. We examine each face of the roof, marking hail impacts within defined areas so their density can be judged, lifting edges along the rakes and ridge to check the sealant and noting dents in vents, gutters and downspouts as an indication of hail size. Each finding is photographed and labeled. Then the explanation. Isolated damage can usually be repaired with shingles matched to your existing roof as closely as possible and sealed properly. Damage across several faces may make replacement the better value, and that becomes an opportunity to reconsider the material, whether architectural shingle, metal or cedar shake, against your plans and budget. Limbs fall less often, but where one has landed on a Duluth roof we check the plywood beneath as well. Planning to file? The image set is arranged with an adjuster in mind.