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Gutter and roof repairs are something every household soon requires. Curled and cracked shingles happen when they age. At the same time, the wind changes the position of the tiles.
Changing temperatures force underlayment to alter. There are some things you can do to delay the need for repairs as long as possible. However, there is no guarantee.
Some house owners could not see that the following situations might come or happen. Here are some of the weirdest or craziest scenarios that needed gutter and roof repair services. If these things happen to you, call Rugged Roofing and Restoration.
Naughty Raccoons
Since treetops are near to roofs, attic spaces often invite pests and other wildlife. The roof of your home guards your home against predators and other elements. It makes it a favorite shelter for animals during the winter seasons and while giving birth.
In May 2018, a man from Michigan went online to seek help when a mother raccoon and five babies fell to his roof onto the living room sofa. Unluckily for the mother and the homeowner, the mother raccoon was unhappy.
The Department of Public Safety responded over Facebook, sending responders to the house of the man. After a minor biting incident, the authorities seized the mother raccoon with the aid of a dog catcher’s pole.
The baby raccoons were small enough to live in a storage container. A team of wildlife rehabilitation officers examined the raccoon family, took them to their habitat, a safely wooded area, where they are away from human developments and safe from human activities.
Moose on the Loose
Raccoons are not the only wild animals who have made the news recently for falling onto roofs. In January, a family in Indiana woke up to discover a moose on the loose- find out where? It was in the basement! They situated the house in a new subdivision known for its rich wildlife.
When winter snow gathered against their home, it was like a welcome rug to the 700-lb beast. While the moose did not fall through the room, it slid down to an egress window opening.
From there, the moose progressed ahead, right into their home. Thankfully, neither the moose nor the family got any injuries.
After a wildlife rescue team triumphantly tranquilized the large critter, they removed it and brought it back to the wild without further problem.
A lot of homeowners think of the roof as the barrier between the attic and the outside world. Intruders do not always stop there.
Closing your roof and attic from the outdoors is a vital step in keeping your house rodent-free and protecting your roof and your family from having visitors, like animals who are often unhappy and on the defensive.
Rugged Roofing and Restoration can help with an extensive roof inspection. Call us to schedule today!
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Raining Bullets
On May 17, an explosion in an elementary school thumped El Paso teachers. Fearing the worst scenario, the school authorities secured the building and informed officials.
They saw a gaping hole in a classroom ceiling from a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter belonging to the U.S Military. This incident occurred during a training session.
Fortunately, the incident took place at 3:45 p.m. after classes, saving students and staff. Do you think falling debris can cause massive and real damage? Anything is deadly when traveling 1,000 feet.
In February, a resident in Miami was sleeping when a 2-foot by 2-foot box carrying a life raft fell from a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter over the roof of her home.
The asleep woman was not in the same room, but the effect was critical enough to toss her from the bed, causing bruising and cuts.
Falling Ice
Military helicopters are not the only ones to blame. In November 2017, an explosion shocked many residents in a community in California around 10 p.m. The BOOM! startled the whole area.
A search revealed a massive hole in the room of a second-story bathroom and bathtub swelled with large chunks of ice.
According to the insurance company of the homeowner, it is common for ice from aircraft to fall on houses which can cause significant damage. The most durable roof will not hold that kind of impact.
Yet, quality construction and stability will make sure the rest of your roof stays unharmed. Getting minors and affordable roof repairs make the situation better before they become big.
Gutter and Roof Repairs by Rugged Roofing and Restoration
Call our expert roofer now to take the necessary measures for your gutter and roof repairs before a disaster occurs! Schedule roofing inspection with our professional roofers at Rugged Roofing and Restoration.
