While every roof is designed to withstand harsh elements including heavy rains, even the most resilient roofs are not immune to the gradual damage caused by these elements.
According to roofing experts, heavy rain can damage your roof in the following ways.
- It damages the structural integrity of your roof by making your roof’s shingles and tiles break prematurely. This, in turn, will allow water to enter the deeper layers of the roof and even inside your home. Experiencing roof leaks during rains is bad news and it can lead to irreparable damage to your roof and home if left unattended.
- Damaged shingles or tiles can expose the underlying wooden components of your roof to weather elements. Over time, this can deteriorate your roofing materials which can lead to the collapse of your entire roofing system.
- It can cause damage to your roof’s gutter system. Without any way out, the rainwater will seep into your home’s walls and pool around your home’s foundation. This can lead to severe structural damage to your entire building.
Let’s see how to make your roofing system ready for the rainy season:
- Perform a Complete Roofing Inspection
The best way to make sure that your roofing system is well prepared for the rainy season is to get it inspected and evaluated thoroughly by experienced professionals.
A complete roofing inspection covers the following areas:
- Physical damage: This includes aged, sagging, or broken shingles. These are the most vulnerable areas of a roofing system and can become the entry point of water into your home
- Roof’s drainage system: This is essential to make sure that your gutters drain away water efficiently and quickly even during heavy rains.
- Roof’s waterproofing coating: Make sure to paint your entire roofing system if you want maximum protection against moisture intrusion.
- Fix Damaged, Missing, or Cracked Shingles
Since shingles are constantly exposed to weather elements, they are extremely vulnerable to weather damage. Damaged or missing shingles are the weakest areas of a roof and can allow water to seep into your roofing system and eventually your home. Once we have examined your roof properly and depending on the signs of damage we detect, our experts will fix them or replace them before the rainy season.
If left unchecked, damaged shingles can let the water reach the wooden structures of your roof and cause expensive issues. Sometimes, minor damage like missing a few shingles can become a large-scale structural problem within a couple of days.
- Make Sure Your Gutters Are Clean and Flowing Freely
Gutters play a vital role in keeping your roof and home dry during heavy rains. They direct rainwater away from your roof with the help of downspouts to protect your home’s foundation. In absence of a properly working gutter system, rainwater and debris will keep collecting on your roof, eventually damaging your home’s walls and foundation.
- Make Sure your Roof’s flashing Are Well Intact
Flashing is a thin piece of metal that is usually installed at the most vulnerable areas of a roof such as its edges and the base of roofing components like chimneys. While flashings are designed to withstand harsh sunlight and water, they are not indestructible. Over time, they may get deteriorated which can lead to water infiltration in your roofing system. So, make sure to replace any damaged flashing before the rainy season.
Can’t Determine the Severity Of Your Roofing Damage? Get In Touch
If you’re inexperienced, you might not be able to determine the extent and type of damage sustained by your roof and the kind of repairs needed to fix it permanently. In such cases, the best thing you can do is to contact experienced local roofing contractor immediately. Contact James Russell Roofing right now at 901-808-8320!! We service areas in Millington, Bartlett, Germantown, Lakeland, Collierville, and Memphis, TN.
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