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Different types of damaging winds
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Tornadoes
A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris.
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Hurricanes
After a hurricane hits a coastal area, it can travel inland. At this point, the storm has typically weakened, but it can still cause damage.
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Thunder storms
Strong thunderstorm winds can come from a number of different processes. Most thunderstorm winds that cause damage at the ground are a result of outflow generated by a thunderstorm downdraft.
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Microbursts
Microbursts, also called downbursts, are powerful, localized columns of wind that occur when cooled air drops from the base of a thunderstorm at incredible speeds — up to 60 mph — and subsequently hits the ground, spreading out in all directions.
damaging wind speeds
According to the National Weather Service, slight damage can begin when winds reach 45 mph, but this range is considered “non-severe”. These non-severe winds may cause some tree branches to break off and can cause damage to already loose or susceptible shingles.
This is when winds turn severe and cause significant damage to landscaping and structures. At this range, wind will take down whole tree limbs, begin to uproot trees, rip off shingles that were in good condition and cause issues with chimneys.
At this speed, wind will cause widespread damage to trees, flip mobile homes and cause significant roof damage to commercial buildings and homes.
Wind at this speed is extremely dangerous , it can up root trees and can cause sever damage to homes.
how to identify damage to your home
If after a storm you see shingles missing on your roof ,or shingles laying in your yard ,you have wind damage
If the wind blew tree limbs , or other forms of debris against your home you may have wind damage and possibly structural damage as well
If your experiencing roof leaks after the storm , it may be due to wind damage . Check your attic after a storm for water on your roof decking.
Strong winds can weaken or remove siding and soffit from your home
Shingles dont have to be missing for your roof to have received wind damage lifted, creased or broken shingles are damaged as well
Your roofs ridge cap is its first line of defense and also the first part likely to receive damage from wind.
Our Storm damage services
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Inspection
A Harleys Construction and Restoration trained representative will inspect every inch of your property for storm related damages.
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Damage report
We will do a full damage report documenting, measuring, and taking photos of all storm related damages
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Get you approved
We meet with your insurance adjuster, go over our findings and the best method to of repair.
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Construction process
We pull all necessary permits, order all materials needed, schedule the necessary crews, and over see the production.Putting your home back to pre-storm condition or better
If you have damage CLAIM it !
Filing any claims due to tornadoes, hail storms hurricanes and other” acts of God” weather related events are non chargeable claims. They cannot raise your rates individually for filing these types of claims and they cannot drop you, as these are circumstances beyond your control.
If you suspect you have damage and you dont do your best to mitigate the problem, you may be liable for any further damages that occur.
Insurance companies put time limitations on the ability to file claims for weather related damages.Some has short as one year
Wind damage doesnt always look severe. Damaged shingles often look fine from the ground but , they can cause leaking at anytime.
Since this is a non chargeable claim and you only have a limited time to make it , its a good idea to do so. The insurance companies are not paying for roofs that have no damage. So have them meet your contractor on the property to put your mind at ease
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