{"id":5427,"date":"2026-03-30T15:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/?p=5427"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:30:05","slug":"protect-your-roof-against-storm-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/blog\/protect-your-roof-against-storm-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Roof and Home Against Storm Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the Rochester and Buffalo, NY areas, we get our share of storms. When the storms are particularly aggressive, they can cause serious damage to a roof and parts of the home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Felgemacher Roofing & Siding would like to share two ways to protect your home during a storm. One of the strategies you can do <\/span>before<\/span><\/i> the storm hits, while the other can be done during the storm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"DamagedHow trees damage homes during storms<\/b><\/h2>\n

Trees are beautiful to look at and can enhance the appearance of any property, but they’re also major causes of roof damage during heavy storms, particularly when they’re not regularly trimmed and maintained.<\/span><\/p>\n

Falling tree branches can hit a roof with enough force to break the decking beneath the shingles and rupture parts of the roof truss system. Very tall trees can sever power lines, which can fall onto a roof and create a very serious safety risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blowing tree debris and the branches themselves can crash through windows, crack a chimney’s masonry, and break through skylights.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trim your trees<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some ways professional tree trimming can safeguard your home and roof during storms and throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n