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Wind damage on tile roof.
The corners the edges of the roof and the ridge line are especially susceptible to damage from high winds.
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.
However most people assume that they only need to replace the tiles that have been blown away.
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.
If your roof is damaged less than 25 then a patch is acceptable.
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.
In regions prone to tornadoes hurricanes or extreme winds roof tile provides one of the best defenses against wind related property damage.
However even with the durability provided by roof tiles along with their resistance to roof wind damage they may be susceptible to hail damage.
Missing tiles are the most obvious sign that your roof has been damaged by strong winds.
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.
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.
It s because tile roofs are tough and last a long time.
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.
Natural air ventilation under the tile created by its high porosity and installation techniques used help to relieve wind stress.
In fact most wind damage to roofs begins at the edge according to the national roofing contractors association.
Concrete and clay tile roofing resists hurricane force winds.
Studies show that some roof tiles can be damaged by hail as small as 1 1 4 diameter.
This can leave your roof exposed in those areas leading to leaks.
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.
High winds can also cause tree branches to fall and damage a roof.
The wind can get under a corner or small piece of the shingle and curl it or rip it off completely.
A roof section is.
They claim it can always be tied to poor installation.
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.
