If your metal roof was damaged in a windstorm or severe weather, Heritage Metal Roofing repairs storm and impact damage for homeowners in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, and the greater Metro Detroit area. We offer free, no-obligation estimates — call us or request one online to find out what your roof actually needs.
What Storm and Wind Damage Can Look Like on a Metal Roof
High winds and severe storms can affect a metal roof in a few different ways.
Wind pressure on a roof is typically highest along the edges, corners, and ridge. Panels in these areas can sometimes lift or shift.
High winds can damage or loosen flashing, trim, and other roof-edge components.
Falling branches, hail, or wind-blown debris can leave visible dents, scrapes, or, in some cases, punctures.
Metal-roofing components can also be affected gradually by repeated expansion and contraction as temperatures change. These are possible signs to pay attention to after severe weather. They do not necessarily mean that a roof has sustained significant damage, which is why the overall condition of the roof matters.
Storm Damage vs. Normal Wear
Not every mark on a metal roof means something happened during a specific storm. Metal roofing is known for being a durable roofing option, and normal surface wear is not necessarily the same thing as storm damage.
Localized changes near a roof edge, valley, ridge, flashing area, or known impact point can be useful things to notice after a storm, but they are not diagnostic on their own. The condition of the entire roof and the circumstances surrounding the damage both matter.
Michigan Winter and Ice Dam Damage
Southeast Michigan sees more than summer storms. Ice dams can form when heat escaping the attic melts snow on the roof and that water refreezes around colder roof edges or eaves. Water can then back up behind the ice and contribute to water intrusion.
Freeze-thaw cycling is also a general stressor for roofing materials. Not every ice dam results in roof damage, but signs of moisture or other changes after winter weather are worth paying attention to.
Repair or Replacement?
Some storm and wind damage to a metal roof can be repaired without replacing the entire roof.
| Repair may make sense when… | Replacement may be worth evaluating when… |
|---|---|
| Some storm and wind damage can be repaired without replacing the entire roof. | More extensive damage, or damage combined with broader concerns about the roof’s overall condition, can make replacement worth evaluating. |
Which direction makes the most sense depends on the specific roof and the extent of the damage. Heritage performs both metal roof repair and roof replacement and can discuss the appropriate next step based on your roof’s condition.
What to Do After You Notice Possible Storm Damage
If you think your roof may have been affected by a storm, start with what you can safely see from the ground.
Look from the ground
Take photos from a safe location if something appears different, and note when the storm or high-wind event occurred.
Use our Storm Damage Checklist
Our Metal Roof Storm Damage Checklist provides a quick list of things homeowners can look for without climbing onto the roof.
Have it looked at
Addressing a possible roofing problem promptly can help you understand the roof’s condition before additional damage develops. Having someone familiar with metal roofing take a closer look can help determine the appropriate next step.
Heritage’s Storm & Impact Damage Repair Service
Heritage Metal Roofing repairs storm-damaged and impact-damaged metal roofs for homeowners in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, and the greater Metro Detroit area.
Whether the damage follows high winds, falling debris, or severe weather, Heritage can discuss your roof’s condition and provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the appropriate next step.
Service Area
We serve homeowners throughout Sterling Heights, Macomb County, and the greater Metro Detroit area.
Storm Damage FAQs
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Get a Free Storm Damage Estimate
Think your metal roof may have storm or wind damage? Contact Heritage Metal Roofing for a free, no-obligation estimate. Call us or fill out our online form and we’ll follow up.