A roof shelters you and your family from hail, snow, rain, wind, and the sun. However, storms, whether hurricanes, hailstorms, or tornadoes, are inevitable. And they often leave you with expensive roof repair expenses. 

So be proactive and inspect your roof for damage after severe weather hits. Here are five practical tips to help you assess and handle roof storm damage. 

1. Inspect the Gutters 

Heavy rain, winds, and a chunk of hail can chip away the roof shingle granules. These granules can run into your gutters. Thus, ensure that you check them for any granules. The missing shingle granules will expose your roof to the elements and can cause leaks. 

Moreover, check your gutter system for any dents if it has recently suffered a beating from hail stones. Chances are high that a heavy hail storm will damage your gutters if they're made of aluminum. 

2. Examine Your Chimneys

If you've one or more chimneys, you'll need to check for damaged or chipped bricks and cracked joints. Chimneys are usually settled independently from the house, so pay extra attention to the flashing. Be cautious when inspecting your chimney from the rooftop. Stepping on damaged shingles can aggravate existing storm damage. 

3. Perform Indoor Inspection

Inspect the inside of your house for stains, rust, mold, peeling paint, and water damage. These are surefire signs that your roof is leaking. Also, ensure you inspect your attic for signs of moisture. Any moisture there means your roof is faulty, even if you don't spot any other signs of storm damage during the outdoor inspection. 

4. Check for Dents in the Venting Systems of Your Metal Roof 

Check the metal roof venting systems to see if your roof has incurred storm damage. If you recently experienced a hail storm, it may have crushed, bent, or caused dents on your vents. Venting systems work to prevent damage by moisture. They do so by letting air out of your home. So, the system will not be effective and pass the moisture out if it suffers storm damage. 

Note the faulty vents so you can have them replaced or fixed as soon as possible. 

5. Let Professionals Inspect Your Roof 

Contact a roofing expert if you have any storm damage roof repair. Climbing atop your roof can be a scary prospect, and home homeowners may not do it safely because it requires specialized equipment and experience to do it risk-free. So if you suspect your roof has incurred storm damage, choose a reputable roofer to inspect and fix it. 

For more information, contact a company like Lone Star Restoration Services.