If you have lived in Arizona for any amount of time, you know monsoon season should not be taken lightly! A monsoon can pop up out of nowhere, bringing with it significant rain, heavy winds, and sometimes hail. Monsoons can be expected any time from June 1 through September.
Ensuring your tile roof will withstand a monsoon is essential this time of year!
Preventative maintenance will help your tile roof defend against the harms of a monsoon. It is important to inspect the tile roof now to gauge how it will hold up this summer and make necessary minor repairs to help avoid a major catastrophe later. With monsoon season quickly approaching, we’ve put together this guide on how to prepare your tile roof for monsoon season.
How To Prepare Your Tile Roof For Monsoon Season
Whether you decide to complete your preventative roofing maintenance or hire someone to do it for you, it should still be done. Some items will only take a little time to complete versus having to pay if significant damage is done from not doing anything.
1. Clean The Roof
Organic debris builds up over time on top of your tile roof. Dirt, leaves, twigs, sticks, and other debris that has fallen can really start to stack up. It is essential to remove this debris before heavy rains come in order to prevent backup in your gutter or drainage system. These items will swiftly be carried into your drains by the rain that comes with a monsoon.
Once inside the constricted gutter, some items can get lodged and cause the drain to completely back up. Furthermore, this can cause water to pool on top of your roof and start to leak into the home. Clearing debris from your roof is an essential piece of monsoon preparation.
2. Trim Your Trees
As we just said, organic debris can build up on your tile roof and find its way into the drainage system. Trimming the trees and bushes that produce this debris is another step in preparing your tile roof for the monsoon season. Doing so will limit the amount of organic debris from falling onto your roof. It will also remove branches that could fall from the tree, hit your roof, and cause significant damage.
When a heavy tree branch falls on top of a tile roof, the damage can be detrimental. Tiles can easily crack from the weight allowing water to easily find its way into the lower layers of the roofing system. Sometimes these cracks are not easily seen by the naked eye and homeowners do not have them replaced. When this happens, a significant leak has the opportunity to form, requiring significant repair! Save yourself a headache in the future by trimming your trees ahead of monsoon season.
3. Inspect The Materials
Examining the entire tile roofing system prior to monsoon season is another essential part of preparation. A detailed inspection should include inspecting transitional spaces, where the flashing is located, to see if there are any holes, damage, or rusted areas where water can be let into the house. Looking at the tiles specifically, take note of any tiles that have slipped or are cracked as they can also easily allow water into the home. Lastly, look at the gutters and make sure they are free of debris and properly attached to the home. Doing so will help make sure water is properly directed away from the roof and your house.
Schedule With Your Roofer Today!
As we move into monsoon season, roofing schedules quickly fill up with repairs and replacements from monsoon damage. Discovering minor damage now and having it repaired sooner than later will ensure your roof is seen in a timely manner. Call your local roofing company to inspect your roof before the heavy rains and winds hit!
If you are located in the East Valley and in need of a trusted tile roofer, contact Craven Construction today! Our team has offered quality roofing repair and replacement services for over 20 years. We are licensed and insured for added peace of mind too! Call our office today to discuss all of your roofing needs and to schedule a FREE estimate.
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