Throughout winter, strong rain, storms, and wind are typical occurrences, and they may do a lot of damage to roofs. Before the winter season, you need to know some basic measures to protect your roof from possible wind damage, which may include broken shingles, holes in the roof, loosened roof components and moisture leaks. At Lawrenz Contracting, we take pride in being a trusted and reliable partner for all your roofing and exterior restoration needs.

Simple Ways To Defend Your Roof From Wind Damage

Here are several basic methods to safeguard your roof from damages.

Roof Inspection

Frequently examining your roof helps safeguard or prevent more problems from occurring to your roof. Damages that are left unrepaired will only grow worse and end in an expensive replacement of the roof.


Within your home you should search for browning dark areas, or bubbling and blistering paint on ceilings. These indications are evidence of water damage. You should also look for wet patches that may be accumulating around fires.

Following severe winds, examine your roof for either damaged or missing shingles, evidence of wear and tear, and if your flashing is still firm or not.

Deal With Trees

High winds might cause trees to fall on your roof. This will not only generate punctures on your roof but also may result in a roof collapse. Take a trip around your property and observe the trees around the house. If you find any tree that is decaying, just chop it down before a strong storm falls it on your roof.

On windy days, overgrown tree branches may do considerable damage to your shingles. Winds may also lead to damaged branches directly falling on your roof. Additionally, overgrown tree branches offer an avenue for rodents, particularly squirrels, to reach your roof, which will expose it to gnawing damage.

To safeguard your roof, establish a 10-foot clearance between your roof and tree branches by pruning them.

Employ Protective Material

Utilizing protective material, like plywood, to cover your roof before a storm may help protect it from wind damage. You should consult a professional roofer if there are any queries regarding what additional materials you may use or how to apply the protective coating to your roof.

A skilled roofer will check your roof and will offer protective measures depending on what they find.

Secure Or Remove Things That Might Move

When the weather is quiet and lovely, goods like yard equipment, patio furniture, and children’s toys are harmless. However these objects may become dangerous items during a storm. Even an object as simple as a rubber garbage can may turn harmful when flying about with heavy winds pulling it along… When these items strike your roof, they could cause damage to it. Hence, a simple method to prevent complications is to remove these objects from outdoors or securely tie down those things which can’t readily be taken.

Shut All Windows And Doors Tightly

Having your windows and doors open, particularly during a major storm, leaves your roof vulnerable to wind damage since if strong wind makes it inside your house, its forcefulness will push it higher, which may ultimately result in roof damage.

Clear Gutters

The significance of gutters to roof upkeep cannot be underestimated. Gutters help water get off your roof. When the passage is closed, water will stay on your roof. Water lodging on your roof might result in leaks and other difficulties. However, if your gutters are too heavy, they might break off easily and collapse, perhaps dragging a part of your roof down with them.

Taking Warnings Seriously

Sometimes the weather forecast is true, and other times it is not as bad as projected. These swings might leave you with an uncaring attitude regarding weather predictions. You should consider every weather warning as a genuine danger. This will help you to always be prepared and not be caught off guard.