How To Protect Your Roof And Home Against Heavy Winds And Hailstorms

storm roof damage in Pittsburgh, PA

Hail causes an average of $1.42 billion in property and crop damages every year in the United States. Those icy balls of sleet can dent cars, break windows, and causes a roof storm damage in your asphalt shingle roofing. The cities in Pennsylvania receives some of the most severe hail storms in the country, mainly during the spring and summer months.

Let’s take a look at how you can protect your home from heavy rains and hailstorms.

Eliminate Holes and Cracks in Your Roof

Global warming has led to more severe weather. In addition to minimizing your impact on the environment, it is vital to take steps to weatherproof your home. The priority should be filling in any existing holes and cracks in your roof.

The process of finding and repairing holes is straightforward. More importantly, though, the little time you spend doing repairs now can save you thousands of dollars in the future. With nowhere for the water to go, your house will avoid flooding, mildew, rot, mold, and ruined insulation.

Upgrade Your Shingles

Asphalt shingles are satisfactory, but if you are serious about securing your home, you’ll need better protection. While asphalt shingles are cheap, they offer an inferior defence—against hail impact and rain leakage—compared to other roofing materials, such as metal and tile.

Replacing your roofing materials is beneficial beyond the improved protection. For instance, they can improve insulation and deflect solar radiation, which, in turn, lowers the cost of energy bills. Metal, ceramic, and cedar shingles also have lifespans at least three times longer than asphalt, which means fewer repairs and replacements in the future.

Get Stormproof Windows

Even if you do not have windows in your roof, consider upgrading the ones you do have. The impact-resistant glass prevents forced entry. That means hail has no chance of ending up on the inside of your home.

The list of benefits—beyond the added protection—is lengthy: Stormproof windows can add equity to your home and reduce insurance premiums; they reduce energy costs because of their energy-efficient design; they minimize noise from outside; they even block 99 percent of UV rays.

Final Thoughts

Do yourself a favor and take a moment to prepare your home for the next big storm. Even small upgrades can pay off huge dividends. The next time you see hail pouring from the sky you will have peace of mind knowing you are secure.

If you have any questions about upgrading your roof, contact the our trusted roofing experts at Home Genius Exteriors. We will be more than happy to discuss your unique situation and provide you with a free estimate for completely weatherproofing your home.

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“Home Genius Exteriors replaced my entire roof and they were absolutely amazing. They were professional, did quality work, and had great customer service. We had missing shingles and Home Genius was able to complete our roof in less than a week from the estimate! Melissa did the estimate and was very knowledgeable and helped us make the best decision for our home. Casey was the project manager and she communicated all the information we needed, was on top of everything with the project, and was even helping clean up after the work was complete to make sure the yard was safe for my kids. Would definitely recommend Home Genius 10/10 they went the extra mile!”

Catherine G.

“Home Genius did a great job, we really appreciate the work they did for us, both Trey and Pablo were efficient, kind and very knowledgeable. The crew was amazing and they were able to install the roof before it started to snow, Thank you everybody at Home Genius, From call center to the salesman, the entire process was pain free an very easy to understand . We highly recommend”

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Sharnita A

“Met today with Sam. He was very knowledgeable, professional and forthcoming about what we needed to have a complete, safe and professional job completed in a very timely manner. He spent 6 hours with us making sure we were 100% satisfied and comfortable with everything. I would definitely recommend this company in the future!!”

Suzanne R.

“I’m very impressed with Home Genius Exteriors. From the sales opportunity, to ordering, and finally execution everything was smooth sailing. Rob, who sold us our roof, was educated on the product and process. He answered all my detailed questions with patience. A special comment must be left for our Project Manager, Mike, who went above and beyond in every way. He was always available, answers all our questions, thoroughly reviewed the work was done, and even let us know that he is available after the project with any questions. You can tell he truly takes pride in his work. I have worked with others, and so has my family, and I’ll tell you right now we’re sticking with Home Genius Exteriors for all future projects due to Mike’s customer service. Highly recommended company to work with! Our roof is gorgeous.”

Anthony L.

“I replaced the roof and gutter, not my first time on the project. It's my first time working with Home Genius. I'm glad I chose this company. The crew that represent the company ( Buddy, Alex, Tim, Pablo, and the crew) are the greatest persons I've met. Very professional, pleasant, respectful, and they show up on time, they all take their time to explain all my questions/concerns and show me every step of the project. I am grateful to be served by these wonderful people and company.”

Kidest K.

“Casey is amazing and totally sold me on my new roof. She covered all bases with her knowledge of each aspect of the job and really made me feel at ease. The crew worked quickly and got the job done over two days. Minor cosmetic concerns were promptly dealt with. All in all I can’t really complain and they will see more business from me in the future!”

James P.

“Sam from Home Genius Exteriors came out to our home. He was professional, incredibly thorough, patient, and friendly. He answered all of our questions. We went with Home Genius Exteriors on the spot. We had such peace of mind knowing the work would be completed with quality and care! Highly recommend!!”

Thespina G.

“We very much appreciate Mr. Hunter spending time to understand and address our concerns regarding the leaks we have had the last couple of years. He provided us with a quote promptly and accurately. He explained thoroughly and transparently the costs involved in the project. We were made aware of different materials and their workings. He has extensive knowledge about exterior work. I would definitely recommend Home Genius Exteriors for your next project.”

Bipin K.

“Excellent service from start to finish! The inspector was highly knowledgeable about roofing and other specialties. They were able to provide multiple quotes for my roof, gutters, windows, and siding almost instantly after the inspection. The communication from the project manager and others were superb during the job. Quality and service worth every penny! As a contractor myself, I highly recommend this company.”

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