The high winds that we see every year during the monsoon season can damage your roof so it is important to visually inspect your roof after every storm. Some roofs will lose shingles and others may lose tiles. The result of this kind of damage is likely to be water getting into your attic which may or may not be evident inside of your house. When a roof leak becomes evident inside your home it is possible that your roof has been leaking for some time. There may be extensive damage by then. This is why it is so important to inspect your roof on a regular basis.
It is important to inspect your roof at least once a year. A roof inspection should include looking at all roof penetrations for any signs of cracking or separation at the tarred portion of the seal. These seals will typically last only two to three years before they need to be resealed.
Debris sitting on your roof can also lead to problems. Whether you have a flat roof or a pitched roof, shingles or tiles, debris sitting on your roof is a problem that should be taken care of as soon as it is identified. Trees near your house will almost always deposit debris on your roof and this debris will interrupt the natural flow of water off of your roof.
Swamp coolers and roof mounted air conditioners are sometimes the source of excessive water exposure on Arizona roof tops. Air conditioners have water condensation drain pipes that can become clogged or broken and swamp coolers can leak water as well. Both of these conditions can lead to excessive water exposure on your roof top. These conditions will rapidly degrade roofing material. If you notice water leaking off your roof top, and it is not raining, it is time for quick action. These conditions can be repaired rather easily so there is no need to panic. Homeowners that are handy with their hands can often repair these items themselves. If not these are good items to have a handyman repair.
With some simple maintenance, you will have the peace of mind that your roof will weather the storms and provide you and your family with the protection they deserve.
These roof maintenance tips and warning signs have been kindly provided by Rictor Contracting, LLC. If you have any questions about your roof, you can reach them at 623-842-5413, or visit their website - www.RictorContracting.com.
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I agree with your above post. I am a home inspector and I try to encourage home owners as often as I can that they need to do yearly maintenance. They can't just take from the house year after year, they need to put time and money back into the home so the home keeps performing on a level that it is designed to perform at. I think 75% of the items we come across on our Home inspections can be prevented if the owners only did maintenance. This type of preventative maintenance will also eliminate a great deal of stress when it is time to sell because you will know everything is in top working order and maintenance has been kept up with. Thanks again.