If you live in an area that experiences severe weather, particularly strong winds, it isn’t uncommon for shingles to go missing from time to time. Anytime you’re missing shingles, it isn’t a good thing. This means that your roof has been damaged by the weather or other force of some kind. When you have missing shingles, it is vital that they are replaced as soon as possible. Nickerson Roofing is here to talk about what happens when you don’t replace missing shingles on your roof.
Shingles Protect Your Roof
The shingles on your roof are there to offer protection from the elements, particularly water. If you have taken a close look at your shingles, you will notice that they are laid in an overlapping pattern. This pattern keeps your roof safe from water. If there are shingles that are missing, that barrier is broken, and water can get into the house. When this happens, it can cause significant damage to your home.
What to Do if Shingles Are Missing from Your Roof
If you notice that you have shingles missing after a storm, you need to take the following steps to ensure your home is safe from water:
– Roof Inspection: The roof needs to have a thorough inspection. You need to know the extent of the damage. If you aren’t comfortable getting up on your roof and don’t know how to do it safely, you will want to turn to the pros to get this done. An inspection should happen as soon as possible.
– Cover Damaged Roof Areas: When you see that there are shingles missing from your roof, you need to have the portion of your roof that is exposed covered with something waterproof. An example would be a tarp or other plastic covering. That way, if there is anymore weather coming your way, you have the coverage that you need to keep your home dry.
– Replace Shingles: The shingles that are missing need to be replaced as soon as possible. This is always best done by professionals. Sometimes, there might be other shingles that are damaged and need to be replaced even if they are still intact.
– Check for More Roofing Damage: Before the repair is complete, it is important to ensure there isn’t any other damage that needs to be addressed. When you’re working with a professional, they should give your roof another final inspection to make sure they haven’t overlooked any damage before the repair is complete.
Roof Repair, Replacement & More in Truckee, Mystic, Tahoe City, Kings Beach & The North Lake Tahoe Basin of California
It’s important to have any roofing concerns looked at by the professionals at Nickerson Roofing as soon as you notice them. If you have any leaking in your roof, it could be caused by missing shingles, cracked flashing, damaged vent boots, clogged gutters and more. We will give your roof a thorough inspection to ensure we are addressing the problem head on. You can count on us to get your roof repaired. Call us today!