How to Respond when Mother Nature Calls for Emergency Roof Repair Mother Nature can cause unexpected disruptions in your life. High winds blow your roof off, hail tears your roof apart or a tree falls on top of your roof at night. Knowing what to do and how to contact the right people can make the difference between panicking and being able to protect your family and home in Long Island. We can help you prepare for any storm or unexpected situation. Public Enemy No. 1: Leaking Water One of the top reasons homeowners call for emergency roof repairs is leaking water. A compromised roof can lead to structural and interior damage. You can mitigate the damage by calling a roofing contractor to repair or cover any holes. This will save you valuable time and allow the roofer to assess the problem and offer a long-term solution. Triple Threat What causes a roof's leakage? Mother Nature is the greatest threat. A compromised roofing system can lead to three main problems: fire, animals, and harsh weather.
Winds of up to 50 mph can strip the roof's shingles and expose the substrate. Tree limbs can be torn off trees and thrown around the yard like sticks. This can cause damage to your roofing structure. Lightning can cause a roof to fall through. Even in the best of Mother Nature's days squirrels and raccoons can dig large holes in rotted roofing material. Fire can also cause roof damage layer by layer.