Northern Atlanta Devasted by Tornadoes

Wednesday evening and night brought a storm system to Georgia and the Atlanta Metro area that was unprecedented for the Southeast. Typical in the Midwest, the supercells that rolled through bring multiple tornadoes to bear brought destruction and death. While the main Atlanta Metro Area was unaffected by the terror that struck northwest and southwest of the city, conditions still were high for storm damage to your homes roof.

Wind Damages Atlanta Roofs

The converging cool and warm air masses created the storm system that produced tornadoes but it also produced very strong gusting winds. Most three tab shingles are only designed to withstand gusts of 55 to 65 mph hour. Even most architectural shingles only have a wind rating of less than 80 mph.

Coupled with the driving and pounding rain, makes a recipe for roof damage. Loose shingles are caused when the tar strip holding the roof shingle down loses grip and the shingle flaps in the wind. The flapping allows rain to soak in underneath the shingles. Eventually the wind will rip the flapping roof shingle off.

Have Your Atlanta Roof Inspected by Roofing Contractor
Now, it is easy to spot a missing roof shingle but not so easy to spot a loose one. An Atlanta roofing contractor can inspect your homes roof any damage. A good Atlanta roofer will provide the inspection for no charge. Your roof is a system designed to protect your home from the elements. That complete roofing system has many pieces also need to be checked for Atlanta storm damage.

Small storm damage can become very costly and extensive storm damage if not found in a reasonable amount of time. Don't wait for the inside of your home to be damaged by Atlanta storms.