Storm Eunice

Storm Eunice made landfall in Ireland overnight, with severe winds, heavy rain and snow reported in parts of the country.

Both Dublin and Cork Airport have been badly affected by Storm Eunice, with the strong winds and rain storms causing havoc in the skies over Ireland.

Thousands of homes and businesses are without power today, February 18th 2022, due to Storm Eunice, as parts of the country manage the fallout of the bad weather event.

Roof storm damage can be devastating when it hits. The type of weather that causes roof storm damage is particularly intense, and discovering shingle damage or holes on your roof makes a hectic situation even more stressful.
In addition to roofs, siding and window damage also shows up whenever intense winds and rain appear around your home.
The most significant problem posed by roof storm damage is water entering your home. Not only can it appear on the ceilings of your property’s uppermost levels, but it can also generate moist conditions where mold growth occurs.
Whenever your gutters aren’t clear, excess water can accumulate and get into your attic beneath the shingles. Since it can appear as wet spots in the corners of your attic, checking the area just beneath your roof is essential.
Hail falls during particularly nasty storms. These ice chunks can crack asphalt shingles and give water an entry point into your home. In addition, small hailstones can create dents in the shingles where water pools and, over time, it has the chance to enter your home.

High winds can lift your shingles and tear them from your roof. Without a consistent layering of shingles, water can enter your home and drench your attic or ceiling below. Even if the shingles remain in place after the storm, any upward force can crack them, creating conditions for deteriorating shingles that are no longer waterproof.
The last way the weather causes roof storm damage is the debris kicked up during the event. Any sized tree branch can puncture your roof, creating a nightmare scenario where water can flow into your home unimpeded. In addition, smaller pieces of debris, acting similarly to hailstones, can crack or lift your shingles, breaking their waterproof seal.
Start by walking around your property and trying to assess the state of your roof from the ground. Missing or broken shingles should be visible immediately. You should also check to see if anything has blown off. You may not be able to see all the damage from the ground, however, and a thorough inspection of the roof itself should also be undertaken.
You should always exercise extreme caution when going up onto your roof, and this is especially true during the winter when ice can render shingles extremely slippery. If you aren’t comfortable going on the roof yourself, book a professional inspection.
If you find signs of roof storm damage or want further peace of mind after an intense storm, contact a roofing contractor and tell them you suspect roof storm damage on your property.

Your roofing contractor will find a time for a thorough roof inspection. During this inspection, they will look for areas where water could enter your home from above. If they find roof storm damage, they can then provide a quote to repair and restore your roof.