Monsoon season is currently in full swing in the Valley of the Sun. As the team at Diversified Roofing, a locally-owned company based in Phoenix, knows quite well, the high winds, dust storms, hail …
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Take care of roofs during monsoon season
Diversified Roofing shares tips
Submitted photo/Jennifer Parks-Sturgeon
High winds can easily uproot trees during a monsoon storm and cause branches or the entire tree to fall on the roof.
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Monsoon season is currently in full swing in the Valley of the Sun.
As the team at Diversified Roofing, a locally-owned company based in Phoenix, knows quite well, the high winds, dust storms, hail and often-intense thunderstorms that are part of monsoon season can wreak havoc on roofs.
To help homeowners understand more about the impact that monsoon season can have on their roof — and learn how to keep this crucial part of their home safe and secure — Diversified Roofing is sharing a list of roof care tips in a press release.
Brad Nally, vice president of Diversified Roofing, suggests that homeowners keep the following roof-related tips in mind:
• Visually inspect your roof.
Homeowners can visually inspect the roof from the ground. Look for missing tiles or shingles, as these are going to be a starting point for a leak.
• Check the soffits and fascia for damage.
Homeowners should also look underneath the eaves of their roof at the soffits, as well as at the fascia (the strip of wood underneath the roof line). If anything looks rotted or chunks are missing, it is another sign that the roof is starting to deteriorate.
• Look up at the ceilings.
When homeowners are inside, they should regularly look up at their ceilings in all rooms of the home, including closets and spaces that may be used infrequently. Look for discoloration on the ceiling, or bubbling in the paint.
• Keep the roof and gutters clean.
At least once a year, homeowners should clean off their roofs. Remove items like tree branches and leaves.Gutters should also be cleaned out and not clogged with debris that can prevent water from flowing away.
• Keep trees well-trimmed.
Trees surrounding the home should be kept well-trimmed so that branches are not hanging over the roof. Trees should be planted away from the home. High winds can uproot trees during a monsoon storm and cause branches or the entire tree to fall on the roof.
• Repair damage quickly.
If homeowners spot any damage, rotten areas, signs of leaks or other troubling issues on their roofs at any time, they should contact a reputable and trusted roofing contractor as soon as possible.
As Nally notes in the release, roof issues do not get better on their own, and in fact, will only get worse over time.
For more information about keeping a roof properly maintained, Diversified Roofing can offer more tips and information. Visit diversifiedroofing.com or diversifiedroofinggroup.com, or call 602-858-9221.