After a major storm, there are a few areas of your roof you should inspect. If you identify any severe damage done to your metal roof, make sure to act quickly so you can have your roof fully restored before another storm arrives.

Hail Damage

One reason why metal roofs are so popular is that these types of roofs are very durable. However, even a metal roof can be damaged by a strong storm. Hail can cause metal panels to become dented, and they might eventually develop holes.

The hail can remove the protective coating over time, and the metal panels might start to rust. All this damage can happen even if a hail storm is very brief. You might not even know that the hail storm had even happened until you see the damage.

Standing Water

Check your roof for standing water. Any roof needs to have adequate drainage. Suppose the metal roof has standing water after a storm. In that case, the water will gradually erode the roof even if it has a protective coating. The weight of the water will also cause the roof to sag and can cause water to seep through openings created by the sagging roof.

Debris

After the storm, your roof might be covered with debris. Some of the debris might have damaged your metal roof due to the force of the impact. Residue might also be left on your roof and can cause the metal panels to corrode over time.

After the Storm

After the storm, you'll want to check the general condition of your roof. If it has any debris, you should use a roof rake or some other safe method to clear the roof. Make sure your gutters are working correctly so your roof can drain adequately. 

However, you will also want a metal roofing contractor to climb up on your roof to perform a full inspection. They will be able to determine if your roof is severely damaged and if your roof will need to be repaired.

Roof Repairs

If the storm damaged any metal panels, you'd need to remove the damaged panels and replace them with new ones. A roofing contractor must also check the underlying roof structure to ensure the roof decking and other components are not damaged. Besides the panels, the contractor will inspect the gutters, vents, and other roof components to see if they need repair.

For more information, contact a local company, like Brandenberger Contracting Solutions.