Strong storms are becoming increasingly
frequent these days and the strong winds, rain and hail associated with them
can cause damage not only directly to the roof, but to the nearby trees as
well. Roofing damage caused by falling trees and torn tree limbs are among the
most common roofing issues today – if you have large trees on or around your
property and you want to know how to handle the problem of falling trees, here
are some tips for you:
- Evacuate the house – there is no way to know how severe the damage is right after it has happened, so make sure that the house is evacuated and stays empty until you know for sure that it is safe to move back in;
- Contact 911 – don’t try to remove the tree from the roof. The roof damage might not be immediately visible, but it might affect the roof’s surface as well as its structure, making the roof fragile and dangerous to move on. Wait for the first response team – they will have the tools and the knowledge to handle the problem safely;
- Document the damage for the insurance claim, then call a Crystal Lake roofing company – take photos and videos of the damaged roofing section before the tree is removed, during the removal and when the process is complete, save the materials for the claims file, then contact your insurance agent and a roofer for further instructions and help.
