The monsoon season is here, and it comes as a relief from the long unpleasant summer bringing in refreshment and joy. However, this beautiful change of season has its problems such as humidity, flood, seeping, etc. Rain not only affects the road but also causes problems for buildings and homeowners such as leakage, sluggish water, and so on. Frequent rainfalls can be destructive to your roof and the damage they cause can be stressful and quite expensive. The roof protects your home from water damage and keeps indoors safe and damage-free. So, if water sinks in through the roof, it will have disastrous effects on your home. Hence, it’s a good initiative to make your roof prepared before the arrival of the monsoon. Here are some tips to follow for pre-monsoon maintenance of the roof
 

Pre-Monsoon Maintenance of Roof

Following are some of the key points that are sure to help you if you are looking for precautionary measures for pre-monsoon maintenance of roof –

1. Inspection of roof  

Right before the arrival of the monsoon, check for any leakage in your roof. Leakages can be caused due to various reasons like blocked drains, standing water, fungal and bacterial growth, etc. Over time this standing water could penetrate through the roof and enter your home. Always check your roof for leaks and get them fixed at least once before it will cause any severe damage to the entire roof. 

2. Clearance of Fungal growth 

Waste stuck in a gap on roofs not only degrades the look of your home but also damages it in the long run. Further, these may lead to fungal and bacterial growth which degrades the quality of your roof. So, clearance of roof is necessary and organic sprays should be used to prevent damage. 

3. Cleaning the gutter

Unclean and blocked gutters can cause water to accumulate on the roof which will again cause fungal growth on roofs. Also, leaves and waste usually get stuck in the gutters which block the path meant for smooth drainage. So, it is important to keep the drainage clean and ensure there is no leakage. 

4. Hiring a professional

 If the damage is quite big or the roof is too old, it’s better to hire a professional roofing expert to mend your roof. The hired professional can identify various problems such as leakage, structural damage, and flashing damage which could cost a lot of damage to rooftops in the long run. 

Things to Remember: 

 • Clean rain gutters weekly during the monsoon to ensure that they are free of waste and not backing up. 
 
• If you are cleaning the gutter yourself, choose the right ladder. If you’re comfortable working on the roof this will be easier than using a ladder. 
 
• Waterproofing is recommended to prevent water from entering the building. 
 
• It is advisable to solve the leakage problem as early as possible. 
 
• It is advisable to seek assistance from a qualified engineer or expert to fix the problem. 
 
• Air conditioner ducts can leave an unseemly trail of water streaming across the surface of exterior walls. So, monitor it properly. 

Conclusion

So, once you have checked all the recommended tips for maintenance of your roof, now it’s time for you to sit back and enjoy the monsoon season. But, if the need arises for a qualified roofing company to advise you on your home or business, Dura Roof is your company. 
 

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