South Florida’s hurricane seasons and summer storms take a major toll on Hollywood home roofs each year. Knowing what types of roof damage to expect after extreme weather helps homeowners identify issues quickly and make informed repair decisions.
Wind Damage
Powerful wind gusts during hurricanes or thunderstorms are a prime culprit behind Hollywood roof damage. Storm winds can tear away shingles, flashings, ventilation fixtures and peel up roof membrane edges. Missing shingles leave underlying roof sheathing exposed to water infiltration.
Hail Damage
Summer storms often pelt Hollywood with hailstones up to an inch or more wide. Hail impacts can fracture roof shingles, puncture holes in metal roofing and damage vent pipes. Damage may be minor at first but expands over time as water seeps beneath damaged outer material layers.
Storm Debris Damage
Before strong winds, trim back overhanging trees so storm winds don’t send branches crashing onto the roof. Falling debris like tree limbs can dent metal roofing, crack tile roofs or tear gashes in shingle roof surfaces. Inspect closely for debris damage after each severe storm.
Interior Leaks
During severe rainstorms, look inside your attic and ceilings for signs of water intrusion like damp spots or outright dripping. Heavy rainfall can infiltrate past damaged or worn out roofing materials. Uncontrolled moisture spreading to insulation or drywall leads to mold concerns.
Flash Rusting on Metal Roofs
Coastal humidity and salt air often accelerate corrosion problems with metal roofing. But when metal gets wet then dries repeatedly, flash rusting oxidation happens quicker. Have a roofer examine rust spots for possible expanding corrosion and diminished protective coatings.
Damage Around Roof Openings
Vulnerable transition joints around plumbing vents, chimneys and skylights often sustain damage from hurricane winds. Failed caulking along flashing opens gaps for water intrusion. Wind uplift can distort the shape of flashing around roof penetrations as well.
Be attentive to all signs of roof damage before and after severe weather. Left unaddressed, minor issues have a way of expanding into major headaches and expenses down the road! Consult a licensed local roofer promptly if anything concerns you.
