Despite the pouring rain and catastrophic storms, you’re able to sleep inside your house completely dry. That’s the blessing called “the roof.”
The roof provides shelter from every kind of disaster. It plays a pivotal role in the security of your house. It keeps you warm from the cold in winter and saves your home from direct sunlight in summer.
In this blog post, we will discuss our savior— the roof!—and how to save it in case of extreme weather. At the end, we’ll discuss home roof protection options. Let’s jump right into it.
Tips for Protecting Your Roof from Different Weather Conditions
Below are a few natural disasters. We’ll tackle each one at a time and see how we can alleviate the damage to our roof.
Rain and Storms
Firstly, there are common disasters: rain and storms. If the rains become extreme, they can ultimately damage your roof. Rains can cause severe damage to your shingles, allowing moisture to build up inside your roof causing massive problems in the long run. Furthermore, excess rain can even crack your roof, dripping water inside your home. Ensure regular maintenance sessions with professionals to save your roof from such a disaster. Furthermore, remember to clean your gutters. Once clogged, stagnant water can damage your roof’s structure, causing leakage. Moreover, take one step ahead and install hurricane straps.
Sun and Heat
If it’s not rain and storms, it’s the scorching sun continuously throwing its UV rays on your roof. Roofs typically feature a coating that repels UV rays and protects them from sun damage. However, the coating slowly fades away, especially after prolonged sun exposure, making the roof vulnerable to damage.
To ensure the safety of your roof, try using reflective materials. Just like humans use sunscreen, your roof inspector can coat your roof with a protective sheet that repels UV rays. Ensure proper ventilation throughout the house to keep the roof cool and mitigate the intensity of the sun’s blazing hot rays.
Snow and Ice
Snow can be another massive problem for your roof. Ice damage can be very severe, especially in places where it snows, like Japan or Canada. The continuous incoming pressure from the snow can cause severe damage to the roof’s material. It can even sag from the constant pressure. Be safe with a proper cleanup after the snow. Remove the snow safely and smartly. Proper ventilation can also be helpful here. Install vents and ensure they remain unclogged after each freezing rain. Keep a sharp eye on the ice dams, and don’t let them form on the corner of your roof. Lastly, invest in snow guards. Snow guards prevent snow from building up, avoiding damage from the weight of ice.
Wind
Extreme winds can also be another reason for damaging a roof. Wind gusts can sometimes shake your shingles away. Moreover, winds can cause heavy objects or debris to fall on the top of your roof, causing critical damage to your roof.
It’s better to be safe than sorry. Make sure to cut off all over-hanging branches and pick up any loose objects from the ground as soon as you hear about incoming winds. It provides proper wind damage roof protection. Shingles can also help while fighting extreme winds. So, ensure proper installation of shingles and retouch them as soon as the gusts of heavy winds are gone.
Weather-Tough Roofing Options
Now that we have discussed how to save yourself and your roof from extreme conditions let’s take a quick look at some weather-tough roofing options.
Concrete or Clay Tiles
Concrete or clay tiles are popular choices because they have a long lifespan compared to other roofing materials. In particular, clay tiles are known for their exceptional durability.
Metal Roofing
Another fantastic roofing option is metal roofing. Metal roofs are highly energy-efficient, as they reflect solar radiant heat, potentially reducing cooling costs in warmer climates. They also offer long-term durability and require low maintenance, making them a sustainable and practical choice for roofing.
Slate Roofing
A slate roof is entirely fireproof, making it the optimal choice for people living in areas prone to wildfires. Moreover, the slate looks very elegant and is highly durable.
Fiber Cement Shingles or Panels
These kinds of roofs last around 20-25 years. Fiber cement is very durable, looks stunning, and has deficient maintenance.
Modified Bitumen Roofing
This hybrid material combines polymerized rubber with asphalt membranes and reinforces it with fiberglass. It can last over 20 years.
Conclusion
Your roofs are always open for damage and deserve a solid checkup!
For complete roof protection, try professional help. It might cost you a small fee, but that’s better than paying for a roof replacement. The choice is yours!
If you plan to get professional help, try Mangold Roofing. We make it worth it!
