Immediate Action: Emergency Roof Shingle Repair After High Wind Damage
High winds can swiftly tear shingles from your roof, leaving your home vulnerable to immediate and catastrophic water damage. The priority during a sudden roof emergency is to prevent water intrusion while you await professional help. This guide provides steps for safe, temporary emergency roof shingle repair after high wind damage.
Step 1: Safety and Assessment from the Ground
Before you even touch a ladder, assess the danger and the scope of the problem.
- Check for Dangers: Scan the area for downed power lines, unstable tree limbs, or other hazards. Ensure your ladder has a secure, level footing if you must climb.
- Assess the Damage: Use binoculars or a camera zoom feature from the ground or a safe upstairs window to identify the specific damage: missing shingles, lifted shingles (creased or peeled back), and areas of heavy granular loss (which indicates the shingle’s protective layer is gone).