Top 5 Causes of Roof Damage

Welcome to the top 5 causes of roof damage. Let's start with the little guy (or girl) in the picture.

1. Squirrels, raccoons, birds, and rodents are looking for ways to stay protected from the Oklahoma elements. Animals most commonly enter through soffits and soffit vents. If they find rotten wood, they can make their way through these areas too. Once inside the attic area, they can take a toll on wiring systems and venting systems. Even when we have a fairly dormant hail season, animals are still looking for  place to call home. 

2. Oklahoma is known for its hail storms, so it's no secret that hail can cause significant damage. Depending on the thickness of your roof, sometimes even the smallest hail stones can break through the surface of the shingles. Damage to your shingles can causes leaks that can cause further damage to your home. 

3. When the "wind" comes sweeping down the plains was not written by accident. Oklahoma's windiest day averages an hourly wind speed of 13.2 mph. That kind of wind can cause some significant damage to your shingles, mainly blowing them off your roof, leaving your roof unprotected. 

4. Rain tends to cause more damage when it is wind driven, as the wind can drive rain in places that it might otherwise be able to reach. If a roof is improperly installed in any way, there can be drainage issues causing rain to puddle, which can lead to major problems. 

5. Debris from trees tends to be a problem as the falling limbs can knock granules off shingles, leaving the shingle more vulnerable to the elements. After some times, the shingles breakdown and no longer serve their function. 

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