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Bomb Cyclone Brings Roof “Blow Offs”

A powerful Nor’easter morphed into a Bomb Cyclone that brought damaging winds and heavy rain to much of the East Coast. The ferocious winds brought down trees and ripped up roofs. GSM Roofing responded to over 10 different facilities with varying degrees of roof “blow offs.” As you can see in the video above (and this video), even if the roof isn’t completely gone, the roof system can be compromised and at risk for severe failure.

To protect your roof from the next storm we recommend that you evaluate your roof. If you need help with the evaluation please do not hesitate to contact us. See some additional pictures of damage caused by the storm below.

I did get a chance to inspect the roof of this church last week. There was no damage to the roof, it is actually in quite good condition since it was installed in the late 80’s or early 90’s. The leaks they are experiencing are at the flashing transitions to the stone masonry and one at a brick masonry chimney.

But I did want to tell you that I was very impressed with Austin, the young fellow that ran the lift for me. I am not sure I have ever had such a smooth and accurately-placed ride. It wasn’t the highest roof I ever had to look at, and maybe the equipment rental was newer, but still, it was refreshing to see the competence of that young fellow.

Dave Stakem Adjuster