Leaves and small twigs in constant motion.
Is a 10 mph wind dangerous on a roof.
8 to 12 mph.
Leaves rustle and small twigs move.
13 to 18 mph.
Strong thunderstorm winds can come from a number of different processes.
There are several types of damage high winds can cause to your roof including leaks missing shingles and gutter problems.
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4 to 7 mph.
Shingles roofs especially take a beating during high winds despite most being rated to withstand 90 mph winds.
Wind felt on face.
Wind raises dust and loose paper from the ground and.
Wind can be dangerous to a roof messing up your gutter system ripping off shingles and even causing damage to the outside of your home.
Most thunderstorm winds that cause damage at the ground are a result of outflow generated by a thunderstorm downdraft.
Flags are extended out.
Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50 60 mph.
If wind is something that gets bad in your area there are a few specific things that you can do to help make sure that nothing gets broken or damaged.
Ordinary wind vanes move.
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.
Wind moves small branches.
If you ve recently experienced winds of 45 mph or higher then call us and we will get outside and take a look at your roof for some of the common signs of roof damage.
Wind blows up dry leaves from the ground.