If you live in Lethbridge, you know all about wind. You’ve likely had conversations about wind-headaches, losing sleep to rattling & whistling sounds, rogue bins on garage day, and wind-damaged roofs. As an experienced roofing company in Lethbridge, we’ve got knowledge on repairing wind-damaged roofs.
“Second only to St. John’s, Lethbridge gets more days with strong winds than any city in Canada…” — Environment and Climate Change Canada
Types of Damage That Can Occur From Wind
We’re going to assume you’re not here to impress your neighbours on your knowledge of wind-damaged roofs. You probably have a problem with your roof that needs attention.
Browse the common issues we’ve listed below to see what may be happening with your roof and the process of getting it repaired.
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- Missing Shingles
Missing shingles make up the vast majority of roof issues from wind damage. If you see pieces of shingles on the ground near your house or your neighbour’s house, they may have come from your roof.
If you don’t get the missing pieces replaced, you’re risking leaks into your home (and eventually mould and rot).
What to Do About Missing Shingles
Once you notice that your roof is missing shingles, call your roofing contractor. We’ll ask you to send pictures of the debris on the ground, as well as the missing patches on your roof (but only if you can get photos safely).
We’ll use those photos to find out what kind of shingles are on your roof so we can do the repair in a way that blends in with the rest of your roof. We’ll find a colour match or bring several options so that when we arrive to do your assessment, we can give you a price quote and do the repair right away.
Approximate Cost to Repair Wind-Damaged Shingles
The cost to repair wind-damaged shingles depends on the season and the extent of damage. You can expect to pay more money during the busy summer season because the crew’s time is in high demand.
Typical quotes to repair a couple shingles range from $200 to $350. If this sounds like a lot, think about the cost to repair structural damage from leaks instead. Being proactive will always save you money in the long run.
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- Damaged Vents and Chimney Caps
Over time, excessive wind can loosen the screws that secure chimney caps and vents to the roof. Eventually, a storm can blow the chimney caps right off. This may not seem like a big deal, but they keep water out of the pipe and therefore out of your attic and home.
What to Do About Vent and Chimney Cap Damage
When you notice something is wrong with your vents or chimney, call your roofing contractor; we’ll ask you for photos whenever possible. There are different sizes of chimney caps and vents so if you send photos ahead of your on-site assessment, this will help your contractor speed up the repair job.
Approximate Cost to Repair Vents & Chimney Caps from Wind Damage
The approximate cost to repair damaged vents and chimney caps from wind damage is around $200. We provide free on-site assessments so we can give you your quote then perform the repair right away if you accept the quote.
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- Other Loose Materials Creating Noise
Sometimes the source of the problem isn’t clear, but the symptoms are. For example, people often call us reporting banging noises coming from their roof but they aren’t sure what’s causing it.
The sounds you hear will vary and they could be coming from a range of things. Banging noises commonly come from loose vinyl siding, flapping shingles, loose soffit, or loose eavestroughs. You may also hear humming noises when the wind vibrates loose materials, or squeaking when screws become loose.
On metal roofs, improper installation can leave your roof susceptible to wind damage. Metal roofs should be lapped in the opposite direction of prevailing winds. If the roof was lapped wrong, you may notice the metal uplifting.
What to Do About Roof Noise
As always, we recommend calling us to find the source of the problem. We’ll take a look at all the possible materials that may have become loose and provide a quote to complete the repair.
Approximate Cost to Repair Loose Materials
If we catch loose materials early, we can typically do a quick repair; sometimes it’s a matter of replacing or tightening screws. But if you leave the materials to rattle, bang, or squeak long enough, important materials could blow off entirely. It’s cheaper to fix loose soffit than to replace it.
When you notice something wrong with your roof, it’s always best to give us a call. If you wait, the problem could become worse and lead to more costly damage.
Having said this, we don’t work during storms. Our teams don’t go out in unsafe conditions, so occasionally we may have to schedule an assessment for after the storm has passed.
We will provide your on-site assessment free of charge, and let you decide if you want the repair completed that day or not. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
