Day in and day out, many roofs must put up with a lot of abuse. Storms, the sun’s harsh rays, random gusts of wind, falling branches, and other things could impact your roof. When a roof is damaged, it must generally either be repaired or replaced by roofers. Not sure what might cause issues? Let's take a look.

1. Storms

Severe weather events are perhaps the most common cause of roof damage. Heavy rain and hail can damage roofs. High winds can get underneath shingles and other roofing materials and rip them off. If a storm knocks down tree branches, and they land on the roof, that could cause serious trouble.

2. Falling Branches

Branches don’t fall only during storms and high winds. As trees grow taller, low-lying limbs often get less sunlight and nutrients and may slowly die off. Diseases could also result in limbs dying. Sometimes limbs rot, and we aren't always sure why. Either way, for roofs, falling limbs are a serious risk.

3. Wind

Wind is a common issue during storms, but high winds can pop up on clear and sunny days as well. Further, it’s not only high wind you have to worry about. Even low wind speeds can slowly grind down roofs and tear off shingles over time. If you live in an area that’s windy, even if high winds are uncommon, you need to pay extra close attention.

4. Improper Installation

Unfortunately, it’s possible that the roofers who installed your roof made some mistakes. Sometimes, the issues won’t crop up for years. The good news is that you can find excellent roofing companies that go out of their way to minimize mistakes and installation issues. You can also bring in roofers to fix issues caused by the previous roofing contractor.

5. Time

Time wears all things down, including roofs. As the years go by, your roof will slowly wear out. It’s wise to have roofing professionals check over and maintain your roof on a consistent basis. Sometimes, a few timely repairs can expand a roof’s lifespan substantially. Other times, it’s best to simply tear out and replace the roof.

Damage done to roofs drives demand for roofing repair and replacement services. It should come as no surprise then that, according to This Old House, the roofing market worldwide is projected to hit $156 billion by 2030, growing at an average rate of 4.3% annually. If you’re looking for roofers to replace your roof or assist with roof repairs, get in touch with Roofing by Thowe Construction today.