Summer storms can cause significant damage to your home’s roof. High winds can lift and loosen shingles or completely tear off your roofing material. Heavy rains lead to leaks and water infiltration, which can compromise the integrity of your roof. Even hail can wreak havoc by damaging shingles and causing granule loss. These damages can lead to your roof experiencing premature failures. This is why it’s so important to take a little time to prepare for these seasonal weather events.
Clean Your Gutters
Clogged gutters keep rainwater from effectively draining from your roof. During a summer storm, heavy rains will collect and result in big puddles on your roof if they can’t drain. As that water sits on your roof, it can cause leaks. Be sure to clean your gutters and downspouts before the summer storms arrive.
Trim Your Trees
Trim all limbs and branches that extend over your home’s roof. They don’t have to break and fall to cause damage. If they touch your roof, the wind from the summer storms will cause them to scrape across your roofing material. This can lift the shingles, which allows water to get in.
If a large limb does break and fall during inclement weather, it can land on your roof and cause substantial damage. It can crack your roof’s beams and break through to your home’s interior.
Schedule a Roof Inspection
A professional roof inspection is your first defense against summer storms. During an inspection, roofers can locate potential issues, such as missing shingles or bent flashing, which make your roof more susceptible to damage from high winds and heavy rainfall. By repairing these problems before summer storms begin, you’ll avoid extensive roof damage and costlier repairs later on.
Remove Debris
Leaves and branches can accumulate on your roof’s surface. During a storm, rain can wash this debris into your gutters. This creates blockages that keep rainwater from flowing away properly.
Debris that stays stuck in place on your roof can trap moisture during a storm. This creates the perfect environment for mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew can deteriorate your roofing materials, which weakens your roof’s structural integrity. If that mold and mildew find their way inside of your home, it can lead to allergic reactions and respiratory issues.
With a routine roof inspection and a few precautions, your roof will survive the summer storm season beautifully. We can assist you in your preparations, and if you do experience storm damage, we can provide you with prompt repairs that will restore your roof’s effectiveness. Call Kairos Roofing in Fort Lauderdale, FL to learn more about our storm restoration services.