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Top 5 Causes of Roof Damage

5/11/2018

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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. 

Pitch Perfect Roofing & General Contractors offers Roof Maintenance Packages to help maintain your roof throughout the year. Call today to set up your appointment!
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Bree Ward link
7/3/2019 01:38:08 am

I agree that strong winds can also damage the roof eventually. This happens to my brother's house when their town was struck by strong winds last week. He is now looking for a reputable roofing company in the are to fix it.

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Casey Marsh-Shaevitz link
13/3/2019 10:27:14 am

Thank you for your comment Bree. This definitely can be frustrating especially if someone has to go through the process of repair or getting an entire new roof time and time again. If he lives in Oklahoma we would be more than happy to help. If he doesn't, let him know about the 20 Questions to ask before hiring someone to help him with his search.

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