prevent roofing damage
During storms, the most common place where roofs are damaged is when water accumulates on the rooftop. Water can collect on the roof for a number of reasons - water may leak from your gutters or septic system, rain water can soak into poorly maintained tiles, or other substances can get stuck in your guttering. Here are some tips that can help protecting your roof during storm.

1. Secure equipment 

Most of the commercial roofs have large and heavy equipment on their rooftops as well as other items like solar panels. 

These are securely installed but sometimes, strong storms can, unfortunately, tumble it down causing it to be destroyed, affect the building system, and can damage your roofing. 

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Check the installation method of this equipment and make sure that no presence of loose, rusty, or damaged attachment to your roof is visible. 

Just to make sure that it cannot fall down due to strong winds due to severe storms, provide other reinforcement or strapping to keep it in place. If you have installed solar panels, secure them so that no flying objects might hit them. 

In order to see any damage to the material or waterproofing, clean your entire roof. Check if there are any missing or loosened screws, rusty materials, or peel-off and cracked waterproofing which are caused by other external elements. 

Contact professional roofers to have it repaired urgently and use high-quality repair material that can withstand the incoming storm. 

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2. Inspect regularly 

To lessen the chances of last-minute repair before a storm, always have a routine check-up on your roof. Damage doesn’t just evolve in one night it is a small problem that can be fixed but was neglected and got worse. 

Have your roof be free from debris that might clog your drains, or any chemical which can badly interact with your waterproofing or evident peel off or cracks in the material because of temperature changes. 

Commercial roofs are, themselves, designed to be durable and long-lasting but because it is the barrier from external elements, they can deteriorate over time especially when hit by a storm. 

Especially on flat commercial roofs, drainage is the most important part of your roofing system. If your drainage system is covered with debris or is clogged, the rainwater or the melted snow or hail will pond in your entire area which will eventually damage your roofing material and might cause leaking on the inside or it might damage the structural stability of the roof as it cannot carry the excess load from the accumulated water. 

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3. Checking flash

Flashing is the most vulnerable part of your roof as it prevents water seepage. 

If the flashing is not maintained well, it will cause leaking which will be very evident during the storm and cannot be rectified unless the storm stops, therefore make sure that your flashing is in the best condition which can last during a severe storm. 

Asphalt shingles are one of the cheapest ways that you can use to protect your roof from damage. The biggest problem with asphalt shingles is that they are susceptible to cracks and splits which can lead to leaks, especially during a hurricane. 

This means that you have to replace the shingles if they ever become damaged. During a hurricane, however, in order to give your roof an extra layer of protection, use plywood as a protective sheet over your roof. 

Once you do, you need to make sure that it is completely waterproof. Plywood is also more expensive than asphalt shingles, but it can be the most effective way to protect your roof. You do need to make sure that the plywood that you choose has been treated with a water-resistant product, but this will be less expensive than having to replace a roof after a hurricane and will save you money in the long run.

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Roof sheets are another way that you can protect your roof from heavy winds and water. They are designed to keep water out of your home, but you must ensure that they are properly installed and that they are properly sealed. 

Some products will seal the roof completely, while others will only seal the sheet in certain areas. If you purchase an inexpensive roofing protection product like the ones we just mentioned that does not seal well, you may end up having to replace or repair your roof.

Conclusion

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.