Get Your Roof Ready for Storms

Emergency Roof Repair You Can Depend On

Because monsoon storms are a way of life in Arizona, homeowners will brush off the news of bad weather, panicking when they realize the impact might be more than they thought. No matter which roofing system you have, your roof needs to be ready in the event of a severe wind storm, or simply daily onslaught of the quite violent monsoon summer thunderstorms. Even if you aren’t hit with hurricane-force high winds, one thing is sure: your roof will get its share of rain, dust and wind before the end of the season.

It’s best to start getting your property and roof ready now. Here are a few helpful tips to make sure you, and your roof, are able to make it through any monsoon storm.

• Secure all doors and windows. If there’s debris flying through the air and a window breaks, the pressure inside your home will dramatically increase, and your roof becomes just like a big parachute. To avoid this, make sure your doors and windows are tightly secured and locked during the peak of the storm.
• Take inventory of your property. You might have some damage after a monsoon storm. You want to be sure you’re prepared for your insurance company when they send their adjuster out to your property. Be ready by taking photos and videos that you can show to an adjuster.
• Secure any loose objects in your yard. Anything that can fly through the air and damage your home, or any other house nearby, should be secured or moved indoors. Patio furniture should be stored in your garage or shed. Your home isn’t the only thing that should be protected during a storm. Protecting your cars or trucks is also important. If you don’t have a garage, move them away from any large trees that could fall on top of them.
• Keep tree branches away from your roof. Tree branches need to be at least six feet away from your house. When winds are blowing high, they’re going to be like large whips across your roof, potentially causing a lot of damage. Be especially mindful of branches that grow up next to your roof’s edge. This is the area that provides protection from air lift, so its especially important that its not damaged.
• Keep your insurance policy current. Be sure you don’t have coverage gaps. If a tree causes damage to your home,  you should contact your insurance company right away. Next, call a professional, licensed tree service. They’ll help you remove the tree from your roof and get it tarped. Then, your roofing contractor is there to help you repair any damage that occurred. They should also have tarps and crews that will be ready to help secure your property as soon as possible after the storm.

Professional Emergency Roof Repair Contractors 

Before the Storm

Before a storm, you want to “batten down the hatches”,  as wind will be the factor that affects your roof the most. So, be sure to:

• When fastening roof decking during a roof replacement, add to its strength by using ring-shank nails.

• Re-cement loose shingles. In high wind, loose shingles will lift and tear away, leaving the roof deck unprotected against moisture.

• Use a self-adhering membrane or roofing tape to seal the roof deck. It minimizes the chance that moisture will get into your attic.

Prepare and Repair – or Restore

Have a professional roofing contractor inspect your roof for weak areas that can cause issues during a severe storm. Here are some Indicators that an roof repair or restoration is required, grouped according to your roofing system material:

Shingle Roofs – All flashing should be sealed, properly aligned and checked for rust, corrosion or separating. Shingle tabs that are curled or lifted from a poor seal or prior wind damage, or those that have lost their protective granules, need to be replaced or resealed. Your roofing company should also check any vent turbines for proper seal and functionality.

Tile Roofs – Fasteners, tiles, flashing, ridges and risers must be in working order. Chipped, delaminated, slipping or sliding tiles must be repaired, restored or replaced. Flying tiles can become dangerous projectiles during high force wind.

Metal Roofs – Metal that buckles, fasteners that are the wrong type or are no longer functional, and unsealed or unseated flashing are signs of problem areas on your metal roofing system.

Flat Roofs – An emergency roof repair inspection for a flat roof means checking for ponding or pooling water, torn, cracked or broken surfaces, improper or non-functioning fasteners, buckling, poor seals, and overall flashing problems.

Mikku and Sons Roofing (623) 465-1068 provides quality roof replacement, roof installation and roof repair services to Phoenix and the surrounding communities. We’ve been a reputable, quality roofing contractor since 2001. When you have storm damage and you need a professional, licensed, dependable roofing contractor to make your roof whole again, give us a call.