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Here in Tyler, Texas, we are familiar with the occasional windstorm, which tends to vary in severity depending on the season, time of day, and other meteorological factors. On a good day, we’ll experience mild gusts of wind that pass us by almost as quickly as they first began, but on a bad day, we can encounter devastatingly damaging windstorms that can destroy our homes, parks, highways, vehicles, businesses, retail shops, places of worship, and much more, right here in our beloved home town, therefore impacting our power grid system in a negative manner, and potentially shutting down our valued resources. While, in Texas, our world-famous, quintessential, and distinctively idiosyncratic catchphrase might be, “Go big or go home,” we most certainly don’t find it appropriate to apply this well-known phrase of ours to a natural weather disaster such as an unmerciful windstorm.

Since residential homes and commercial buildings are some of the first areas to be targeted by powerful, unrelenting windstorms, it’s essential to stay updated on what protective measures you can take to safeguard your cherished home or business from the threat of a natural disaster. In this blog post, we will educate you on how to minimize roof damage from windstorms to keep you better prepared for any upcoming encounter.

1. Inspect to Protect

Failure to plan is planning to fail. But if you plan on inspecting the quality of your roof by reviewing any signs of damaged or loose shingles, you’re already one step ahead of the game. Don’t forget to remove or clear visible debris on your roof, such as leaves, branches, and acorns. Make sure these forms of debris are not migrating toward your gutters, or you’ll be facing a potentially clogged gutter in addition to a damaged roofing system from a windstorm. The last thing you will want to see are multiple loose shingles flying from the top of your home while you watch your roof slowly fall apart, with a faulty gutter to boot due to its debris accumulation.

2. Book an Annual Professional Inspection

If you aren’t feeling up to the task of inspecting your roof, or perhaps you don’t believe you have the expertise required to distinguish between one damaged shingle compared to another (and let’s face it; if they’re all damaged, how can you tell the difference?), then give Yosemite Roofing a call. Roofing is what we are passionate about, and it’s always a good idea to refer to a trusted, seasoned team of experts such as ours instead of playing a costly guessing game when it comes to the overall quality of your roof. Ultimately, you want your roof to be sturdy, secure, and reliable for years to come, and an annual professional inspection can keep your roof in the best possible condition.

3. Remove, Cut, or Trim Your Trees

Some homeowners are emotionally attached to the trees in their yards. Sure, nature is an astoundingly beautiful phenomenon that mesmerizes most of us here on planet Earth, but if you can spare a couple of the trees in your backyard—or front yard, depending on where they are, the largest and most likely to fall on your roof, causing significant damage—then it is time to say goodbye to those trees once and for all. You can opt to have branches trimmed if you cannot part without these specific trees, or you can remove dead trees that have been on your property for a long time now. Phone your local tree removal services company because they can identify and pinpoint the dying trees that would be the first to strike your home in the event of a heavy windstorm due to weakness. An arborist can assess the health of the trees on your property, too.

4. Secure Your Roof Accessories

Do you have TV antennas, satellite dishes, or skylights located on your home’s roof? When a windstorm is approaching, it is in your best interest to ensure your rooftop accessories have been installed correctly, securely, and according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Don’t forget to inspect any loose attachments that could cause your roof accessories to blow away, never to be recovered or found again. Or, if possible, simply remove them and pursue other alternatives if windstorms are increasingly common in your neck of the Tyler woods.

There are plenty of options for minimizing roof damage from windstorms, but these are only four out of many. Remember, you can always contact our reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable team at Yosemite Roofing if you need weather-related roofing damage repair or any of our other premier, first-rate, exceptional, and top-rated roofing services. Call today!