Can Your Roof Withstand Summer Storms?

Even minor vulnerabilities in your roof can quickly lead to major issues like leaks, water damage, mold, and structural problems. Your roof may look fine at a glance, but summer storms can quickly expose hidden weaknesses.

3 Signs Your Roof Might Be Vulnerable

If your roof is more than 15 years old or if you’ve noticed any of the following signs, you should consider getting a roof inspection:

• Missing, curled, or cracked shingles
• Moss growth and build up
• Water stains on your interior ceilings or walls
  
  

Common Types of Roof Damage Caused by Severe Weather

When severe weather hits, your roof often takes the brunt of it. Here are a few ways summer storms can damage your roof:

• High Winds: Strong wind gusts can lift or completely remove shingles, break their seal, or tear off metal flashing. This creates vulnerable entry points for water and weakens your roof’s overall protection.
• Torrential Rain: Heavy downpours can quickly overwhelm drainage systems and expose gaps or poor installation in your roofing. Even a small breach can lead to water infiltration and interior damage.
• Hail Damage: Hail can bruise, crack, or puncture shingles, compromising their ability to repel water and accelerating wear and tear across your roof’s surface.
• Debris Impact: Falling branches or wind-blown debris from nearby trees can dent shingles, damage flashing, or even puncture the roof deck, leading to leaks and potential structural issues if left unaddressed.

Your home deserves a roof that’s built to withstand whatever mother nature throws at it. At Bruin Remodeling Group, all roof repairs and replacements are done by our fully licensed, GAF certified team and follows our five‑step system to ensure longterm durability and weather protection:

1. Leak barrier: By laying down a protective barrier, we guard against leaks sprung by wind-driven rain and ice dams.
2. Roof deck protection: We add another layer of defense to help shield the roof deck from possible moisture infiltration.
3. High‑quality shingles: Perhaps the most vital layer of your roof, shingles are both the aesthetic layer of your roof as well as its key covering.
4. Attic ventilation: By ventilating your attic, we can reduce moisture and heat buildup that can affect or otherwise damage your roof.
5. Ridge cap shingles: The final layer of protection stacks on top of the other layers to defend against leaks and unify your roof’s structural integrity