Strong Wind Roofs

Parts of the sacramento valley are under red flag warnings from 2 p m.

Strong wind roofs.

These loose parts of the roof are easy targets because winds can more easily rip up loose shingles causing a chain reaction. Strong winds on monday afternoon ripped the roof off of the beef barn at the eastern idaho state fairgrounds in blackfoot. Blackfoot a strong wind gust ripped the roof off of the beef barn at the eastern idaho state fairgrounds on the fair s opening day on monday afternoon. Strong winds knock out power and topple trees across southern california crews from the los angeles department of public works assess a tree that was blown into an apartment building at 520 kelton.

Courtesy of brandon bird a storm that brought strong winds from sunday. If you re concerned about potential roof damage from the wind on your asphalt shingle roof here s a crash course on why it happens how to spot signs of roof damage and the lowdown on asphalt roofing shingles that are specifically designed for wind resistance. Strong gusty winds monday brought down trees all over southern california causing a number of power outages but winds were expected to come in even stronger overnight. Flying debris and tree damage significant wind events also move debris which can make its way onto your roof.

Strong winds can cause sudden devastating roof damage when a severe storm moves through but asphalt roof shingles can also be negatively impacted on windy days when there s no rain hail sleet or snow in the forecast. Pasadena texas ktrk skyeye 13 flew over a car dealership in pasadena soon after extreme winds roared through wednesday evening. Strong winds and low relative humidity will cause a high risk that any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Homeowners can avoid this type of wind damage by making sure materials on the edge and corners of their roof are strong enough and in good condition to withstand high winds.

Brandon bird the fair s general manager. We can t control the weather but we can take measures to make a new asphalt shingle roof more wind resistant. Roofs are commonly damaged by falling objects and debris as well. Roofs in high wind regions areas that experience wind gusts greater than 90 mph according to fema are the most susceptible to this type of damage.