Avoiding And Recovering From Water Damage
Of all the barriers and protections that you have from the weather, your roof is the most forgotten. You seldom notice it but expect it to shield you and your belongings from rain, snow and storms. However, it is a vulnerable element that can fail and allow water damage to develop in your Grain Valley home. Here are some precautions that we at Kade Cleaning Systems want you to be aware about. Roof Damage From High Winds? We have some serious storms here in Grain Valley. Shingles can come flying off at around 70 mph winds; roof damage is very common. Homes with wood shake roofs can last about 30 years, while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years or asphalt shingle/composition roofs last about 20 years. The lifespan of all types of roofs will be shortened by weather extremes; the roof will degrade from wind storms. Just a few damaged or missing shingles can end up allowing a lot of water inside during strong winds. Damage From Ice Dams Or Condensation Repeat...