New Orleans (WVUE)-Ada’s high winds have left many visible roof damage around the area, but experts say homeowners need to watch carefully to ensure that there are no hidden damage problems in the future.
In most areas of southeastern Louisiana, the bright blue is particularly striking on the horizon. Ian Giammanco is a native of Louisiana and a research meteorologist for the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). The organization tests building materials and works to improve guidelines to help withstand natural disasters. Giammanco said: “Finally stop this cycle of destruction and displacement interruption. We see it from bad weather year after year.”
Although much of the wind damage caused by Ida is obvious and often catastrophic, some homeowners may get conflicting information about how to deal with seemingly smaller roof problems. “Ada caused a lot of roof damage, mainly asphalt shingles. This is a typical roof covering,” Giammanco said. “There you can see the liner, and even the plywood roof deck must be replaced.” He said.
Experts say that even if your roof looks good, it is not inappropriate to receive a professional inspection after winds like Ada.
Giammanco said: “Essentially a glue sealant. Glue sealant really adheres well when it is new, but as it ages and undergoes all the heat of rain. Even if it’s just the cloud itself and the temperature fluctuations, they can Lost the ability to support each other.
Giammanco recommends that at least one roofer conduct the inspection. He said: “When we have a hurricane incident. Please come and have a look. It is very likely that you know that many roof unions do it for free. Adjusters can also help with settings.”
At least, he advises homeowners to take a good look at their rafters, “Asphalt shingles do carry a given wind rating, but unfortunately, in hurricanes time and time again, these ratings themselves are not actually that important. Let’s continue. This type of wind-driven failure, especially in wind events with a long duration.”
He said that the sealant will degrade over time, and within about 5 years, shingles is more likely to tip over in high winds, causing more serious problems, so now is the time to investigate.
Strengthened roof standards require stronger sealing of the roof and stronger nail standards.