Whether a particular geographical location offers ‘monsoon’ as a particular season or not, a certain amount of rainfall is likely to follow up at some point in the year, excluding deserts. Naturally, some areas offer heavier rainfall than others, and any house-owner may be concerned about protecting their roof from this heavy climatic situation. This blog will further mention some relevant Roofing solutions which may not make you a professional roofer. Still, it will come in handy whenever you find yourself in a situation to defend your roof against heavy rainfall.
The Do’s in the situation
- Choose the right materials for your roof. The combat against heavy rainfall starts from the beginning itself. Choosing the best material will save you money and make your roof efficient. For instance, galvanized metal sheets are very effective against harsh climatic conditions. If you are not as satisfied with your pre-made roof, you may call a roofer for your help.
- Another precautionary degree is to water-proof your roof if you haven’t already. Adding an extra layer of protection against harsh climate will offer double protection to your home.
- Inspect your roof for leaks periodically. However, your climatic conditions may require you to. There are various reasons for a leak to start. It could be due to poor roof design, as an improper drainage system from the roof could stagnate the water and, over time, cause a leak.
- One should also look for missing or misplaced shingles and work on replacing the damaged ones while placing/re-adhering the old ones. In case of inaccessibility of shingles or the means to stick/nail them, one can also use alternatives such as copper or sheet metal.
- Efforts should also be made to check the gutters periodically, as clogged gutters can lead to stagnant water in the roof, which will seep into your house. So, as soon as you may find dirt and debris clogging your roof’s drainage, try to clear them out immediately.
- There cannot be more emphasis that you must fix and repair the leaks as soon as you catch up on them. The longer you will hold off, the more potentially problematic it will become for you.
The Don’ts in the situation
- Renovating your roof during a rainy season can cause major problems and hindrances. One should always be aware of the weather forecast if they are looking to schedule for the renovation of their roof and shall reconsider with their roofer.
- Not hooding down the chimney outlet can also be troublesome if your area experiences heavy rainfall. It is a vulnerable point in the roof, and water may leak through the chimney shaft without appropriate covering.
- Not trimming overhanging tree branches may not seem as much of a problem when you read it, but big trees can damage and dislodge the shingles on your roof, causing the water to leak through and hence shall be considered an important check.
- Letting the water pool on a flat roof or gutter will come off as a problematic issue if not dealt with firsthand. This pooling water will keep lingering and damaging your roof.
Concluding it all
To sum it all up, there are not many points to remember and cross-check when you call-in your roofer. However, these above-mentioned tips shall prove effective to you and your roofing while combating heavy rainfall.