Trees can do a lot of good for a roof, helping to provide shelter and shade all through the year. But when one gets uprooted and ends up falling on your house, it can end up damaging your roof in the process. If this has happened to you and you're not sure what to expect, here's an idea of common damage that's done to roofs when a tree falls on them.
Shingles Damage
One of the most minor forms of damage you can likely expect of any tree falling on any roof is that some shingles will be damaged. These are like the surface layer of the roof that protects the remainder of the roof from extreme cold, heat, and sunlight exposure.
When something strikes the roof with enough force, some shingles are likely to be damaged or to fall off entirely. This is a relatively easy fix, however. A roofing contractor can simply remove the damaged shingles and replace them with new ones, so it's nothing to worry over.
Roof Holes
Another possibility is that your roof may have a hole because of the tree. Again, this is something that can be patched by a roofing contractor. It ultimately depends on the size of the hole, but a partial roof repair can fix this problem for you. This is more likely to happen if a tree is large and top-heavy, usually due to having a lot of thick branches.
Full Roof Replacement
Last but not least, it is possible for a tree to completely destroy a roof. This is usually common with massive, old trees. Unfortunately, with this kind of damage, other parts of your home may have also taken a hit. For example, your walls could be damaged from the tree breaking through the roof and striking the walls.
If this occurs, you need to have the underlying work done on your home first. You can call a roofer now to patch up and protect your roof from weather exposure in the interim, but until the damage to your home is repaired, the roof can't be replaced. Your roofer can likely recommend someone to do the repairs to your home, or if they're partnered with a construction company, they may be able to even set up the repair for you.
The most important thing right now is to not ignore the damage to your roof. Whether it's minor or major, the longer you wait for it to be repaired the more likely your home is to be damaged by weather exposure.
