Wind Damage On Tile Roof

Recently i have received reports from some engineering firms hired by the insurance companies that have been stating in unison that wind does not affect the structural integrity of a cement tile roof.

Wind damage on tile roof.

The wind can get under a corner or small piece of the shingle and curl it or rip it off completely. In fact most wind damage to roofs begins at the edge according to the national roofing contractors association. Another danger of high winds to your roof is lifting while the shingles may look intact from the ground high winds coming up over a roof can create a suction effect and lift the shingles upwards loosening. In regions prone to tornadoes hurricanes or extreme winds roof tile provides one of the best defenses against wind related property damage.

Signs of wind damage on a roof include loose or missing shingles chimney issues curling or peeling shingles granule loss damaged soffit or fascia and indoor leaks. This rule applies to both residential and commercial buildings. And larger hailstone pack a bigger punch. It s because tile roofs are tough and last a long time.

This type of damage leaves the underlayment of your roof exposed to the harsher elements and reduces the barrier between your safe dry home and the outside world. The corners the edges of the roof and the ridge line are especially susceptible to damage from high winds. Concrete and clay tile roofing resists hurricane force winds. The corners and edges of your roof are more likely to be damaged by high or strong winds since they are more susceptible to high stress than the center parts of your roof.

However if the damage persists after the path and you are required to repair more than 25 over the next year then again a complete roof replacement is required. In fact winds high enough to tear away some tiles have almost certainly damaged others so you should really have the roof inspected by a professional even if the problem seems localised to one area. This means that if your roof damage is more than 25 of the total roof section due to winds or a fallen tree then you are entitled to replacement of the the entire roof section. Natural air ventilation under the tile created by its high porosity and installation techniques used help to relieve wind stress.

However most people assume that they only need to replace the tiles that have been blown away. However even with the durability provided by roof tiles along with their resistance to roof wind damage they may be susceptible to hail damage. Studies show that some roof tiles can be damaged by hail as small as 1 1 4 diameter. Missing tiles are the most obvious sign that your roof has been damaged by strong winds.

High winds can also cause tree branches to fall and damage a roof. That said anywhere the roofing material is a little bit loose is liable to be damaged in strong winds. Wind borne debris such as large tree branches heavy metal or concrete fragments will not only scratch and gouge into your roof tiles but cause unrepairable breakage. If your roof is damaged less than 25 then a patch is acceptable.