Wind and storm roof repair in Fishers Landing, Vancouver, WA 98683

Homes here are oriented toward the river and the mountains, which often puts big gable ends and tall walls facing east into the wind. Many have steep roofs, open eaves and ridge vents. On builder-grade installs from this period, we often find shingles nailed too high, above the strip that is meant to hold them, so they lift more easily. Starter rows at the eaves and rakes are sometimes missing or loose, and that is where wind gets its first grip. Ridge caps nailed with short fasteners are another weak point.

We fix more than the visible damage. When a few shingles blow off, we check the nailing on the surrounding rows. If the pattern was wrong across the whole roof, more will go in the next storm. In that case we explain the choice between a wider repair now and a full replacement with a high-wind install, which uses extra nails per shingle, sealed starter rows on every edge and ridge caps rated for strong gusts. We show you the problem nails in photos so the reasoning is clear.

Gorge winds are cold, gusty and can last for days. They push rain sideways under shingle edges and up behind flashing at walls. When the air is cold enough, the same wind brings ice. Ice from cold rain coats roofs and gutters, and the weight snaps branches and pulls gutters off fascia. Homes facing east on open lots take the most punishment, while houses tucked behind others fare better. Even a roof with no missing shingles can have broken seals along whole rows after a strong event, which shows up as leaks weeks later.

Call (360) 803-6405 any hour. If water is coming in, we tarp the damaged area as soon as it is safe to get on the roof. Emergency tarping commonly runs $395 to $1,160 depending on size and pitch. Then we photograph everything and write up the damage, which helps if you file a homeowner's insurance claim. Permanent repairs follow once the weather allows, and we use extra nails and sealant suited to wind exposure.