According to Bud Taylor from the facilities management at University of Arizona, preventive measures can go a long way into saving your roof if a serious storm hits your home. “In 30 years on rooftops in Arizona, the best way I’ve found to take care of monsoon season is preventive maintenance. You can’t wait until after the fact.”
Taylor, three full time and one part time roofer walk the 3.5 million square feet of campus rooftops, if there is anything that needs to be fixed, they take care of it immediately.
Be Safe on Your Roof
He suggested homeowners check their roofs for cracks, standing water, missing shingles and any other signs of damage. Also check the rain gutters to make sure they are not damaged or blocked. Taylor also suggested wearing a harness or other safety equipment, and if you are in doubt hire a professional.
You can check for leaks inside your home also, take your flashlight up into your attic to check for leaks or other problems. Look at the ceiling in each room, checking for mold or stains.
If you do find roof problems, your options are you can patch or replace your roof. You may be comfortable making simple patches and replacing a shingle or two, but you should probably consider hiring a professional if more work is needed.
Along with the summer storms come scam artists. Be wary of door to door roofing companies that come to your home uninvited. And never give any money up front. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The best course of action is to call 3 reputable roofing companies in your area to come out and give you a written estimate, also check the Better Business Bureau for any issues regarding the roofing companies you are considering hiring.
