Wind-Damaged Steep Roof Inspection and Repairs in Invermere, BC

A 12/12 roof in Invermere had wind damage on every slope. We inspected it, patched it to stop leaks, and recommended a full replacement.

Temporary patches on a wind-damaged 12/12 roof.

At a glance

12/12 pitchVery steep roof

Wind damageOn every slope

10+ patchesTemporary repairs

Fall protectionSet up and taken down

Full replacementRecommended

The inspection

The call. We were asked to inspect a steep roof in Invermere after a wind event.

What we found. Wind damage across all slopes, and several shingles loosened by the wind that were at risk of blowing off and letting water in. The ridge venting was working as intended.

Making it safe. On a 12/12 pitch, the crew set up fall protection and made more than ten separate temporary patches across all slopes to stop leaks right away.

Our recommendation. Patches are not a long-term fix. Given how widespread the damage was, our HAAG-certified inspector recommended a full roof replacement, documented in a written inspection report.

Inspection details

Area: Invermere, BC
Property: Detached home, 12/12 roof
Called for: Wind damage inspection
Finding: Wind damage on all slopes, loose shingles
Work done: Fall protection, 10+ temporary patches
Recommendation: Full roof replacement

Photos

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A temporary patch along a hip after wind damage, Invermere, BC — A patch along a hip

Patched shingles on a steep slope, Invermere, BC — Patches on a steep slope

Patched shingles below the ridge, Invermere, BC — Below the ridge

Several patches down a hip, Invermere, BC — Several patches down a hip

Steep slopes with wind damage, Invermere, BC — Steep slopes

The ridge vent and patched slope, Invermere, BC — Ridge vent working as intended

Stop the leak, then fix it right

After wind damage, the first job is keeping water out. Then a proper inspection decides whether repairs are enough or the roof needs replacing, with a written report you can give your insurer.

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