Wind flashing repair
Loose flashing at walls, chimneys and skylights is renewed where the roof meets the house.
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Wind Damage Roof Repair Dover, NJ
A roofer in Dover can repair wind damage by replacing creased and missing shingles, resealing lifted tabs and refastening ridge caps and flashing, then seal the new shingles to the roof around them. Dial (862) 430-1002 to talk with a local roofer about the damage.
Most wind damage starts when air gets under the edge of a shingle and pulls it upward. Asphalt shingles are held by nails and by a strip of sealant that bonds each course to the one below it; when that bond breaks, the tab flaps, the nails loosen and the next gust can tear the shingle off. Rakes, eaves, corners and ridge lines feel the strongest uplift, which is why damage tends to cluster there.
Safety comes before any repair. Stay off the roof in wind and while it is wet, and keep clear of loose shingles, broken limbs and any power line that is down, calling the utility or 911 about the line. Inside, put buckets under any drips and, if water is near a light or outlet, turn off that circuit at the panel when it is safe to get there.
Not all wind damage is obvious. A shingle that lifted and folded back often settles down again with a crease across it, and that crease means the mat is broken and the seal is gone even though the roof looks whole. That is why a roofer checks each course by hand, not just the bare spots.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, a Dover roofer may also recommend storm damage roof repair or shingle roof repair.
Need wind damage roof repair in Dover? Call (862) 430-1002 to talk to a local roofer.
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The wind repair process
Here is how a roofer usually approaches wind damage.
Cover open areas
Any slope with missing shingles and torn felt is tarped and battened down first. That only happens once the wind has dropped and the roof is dry.
Test every course
Shingles near the eaves, rakes, corners and ridge are tested first, since wind damage clusters there. A crease means replacement, because the mat is already broken.
Check the nailing
Nail placement gets a look, because shingles nailed above the strip or with too few nails are the first to go. Many shingle makers call for six nails per shingle where high winds are common.
Weave in new shingles
Seals on the courses above are carefully broken so creased and missing shingles can be replaced and nailed on the nail line. New shingles are hand-sealed if the temperature is too low for the strip to bond on its own.
Rebuild the edges
Torn caps, loose drip edge and stripped starter shingles are replaced so the vulnerable edges are tight again. Any lifted flashing is renewed at the same time.
What is included
What wind damage repair covers
Ridge cap replacement
Damaged cap shingles are renewed so the peak is sealed again.
Shingle replacement
Torn, creased and missing shingles are swapped for new ones with new shingles matched as closely as possible.
Shingle resealing
Loose tabs without creases are glued down with roofing cement to restore the hold the factory strip lost.
Edge metal repair
Lifted drip edge and rake trim are refastened or replaced along with the starter strip beneath the shingles.
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Wind Damage Roof Replacement Dover, NJ
Replacement makes sense when wind has damaged far more than a few shingles. When seals have let go across the whole roof, or old shingles crack whenever they are lifted, patching tends to cause as much damage as it fixes. Starting fresh means the vulnerable edges, starter course and nailing can all be done to current standards.
For a Dover home, ask how the roofer weighs repair against replacement. Choosing a shingle with a higher wind rating, and nailing it as the maker specifies, goes a long way toward avoiding the next blow-off. Coverage questions go to your insurer, and the documentation from the roofer gives the adjuster a clear record.
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Missing Shingles Repair Dover, NJ
Replacing missing shingles is a small job, but it has to be done carefully to hold. The roofer breaks the seals on the courses above, removes old nails, checks the underlayment, slides in new shingles and nails them on the nail line before sealing the tabs. The result is a repair that holds through the next storm.
In Dover, the hard part of missing shingles repair is often matching the color and style of an older roof. A close color match, or shingles salvaged from a less visible slope, keeps the repair from standing out. Missing shingles should be replaced soon, because exposed felt is not meant to stand up to weather on its own.
Local help
Wind Damage Roof Repair Near Me
In Dover, wind repairs tend to follow the big storms of the year: bare spots at the corners and rakes, plus a few shingles in the yard. From Dover out to neighboring towns such as Wharton, Rockaway, Mount Arlington and Morris Plains, roofs on exposed lots and older shingles with brittle seals tend to lose the most, and fixing the first few blow-offs early keeps the next storm from peeling off more.
Searching for wind damage roof repair near me from Dover or Wharton, Rockaway, Mount Arlington and Morris Plains? Call (862) 430-1002 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
Roofs in this climate
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, which is how ice dams form and back water up under the shingles. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Dover, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Less damage
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Familiar with local homes
Roofers in Dover know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Wind Damage Roof Repair questions
Why did only some of my shingles blow off?
Shingles at the edges and corners face the most uplift, which is why damage often clusters there. High nailing, missing nails and seals that never stuck down also explain why one area goes while another holds. A roofer can check the nailing and seals on the remaining shingles to see whether more are at risk.
What should I do if shingles blew off my roof?
Without shingles, only the underlayment protects the deck, and it breaks down quickly in the weather. Keep off the roof and set aside a few of the fallen shingles to help with matching. Dial (862) 430-1002 to have the missing shingles replaced.
How much wind does it take to damage a roof?
That depends on the shingles and how they were installed. Shingles are rated for wind, and a well-sealed, properly nailed roof can handle strong gusts, while old shingles with failed seals can lose tabs in a moderate storm. Call (862) 430-1002 if a storm took any shingles, since others nearby are likely loose too.
Does insurance cover wind damaged shingles?
Coverage depends on your policy terms and what the adjuster finds. Sudden wind damage and gradual wear are usually handled differently, which makes a clear record important. The roofer can walk the roof with the adjuster, while deductible and deadline questions go to your insurer.
Can a creased shingle be repaired?
A crease means the shingle mat is broken and the seal has failed, so the reliable fix is replacing it. Gluing a creased tab down may hide it for a while, but the crease tends to crack through and tear in the next wind. Shingles that only lost their seal, with no crease, can often be hand-sealed.
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