If you have an older roof, you need to be careful about it being affected by even the most common of stressors. Aside from storm damage, you might often have to be very careful about wind damage, as strong winds can dislodge certain parts of the roof and make its internal structure vulnerable to water damage during storms.

One of the ways wind can damage your old roof is by blowing broken shingles off and exposing the roof’s internal structure to storms. Oftentimes, this might lead to leaks, especially if parts of the flashing or shingles that are dangerously close to valleys and flashing elements are dislodged and carried off by a strong gust of wind.

The wind can also cause indirect damage by blowing branches and other debris into your gutter system. Without gutter guards, this can happen and it can lead to pooling, water damage and even ice dams forming when the weather gets cold.

To avoid all these issues, make sure you use proper Littleton roofing maintenance work and have your roof inspected every year. An older roof might be better off replaced entirely, as simpler repair jobs might not be good enough to prevent wind damage from taking hold – especially if the wind is uncommonly strong in the area where you live.