Five Effects Heavy Rainfall Has on Your Roof

As you hear raindrops on your roof, you likely do not consider potential damage. Rainfall is just one of many hazards, though, and heavy storms will eventually wear out your roof. This is why you need to stay current on roof repairs and replacement, since putting them off leads to extensive damage. Here are five of rainfall’s effects on your New Bern, NC roof and their early signs of damage:

• Leaks: You do not need a hole in your roof to experience leaks. Storm damage removes shingles and leaves vulnerable spots for water to get in. Sloped roofs attract water in connections, and that allows it to accumulate and eventually rot through. You notice roof leaks if there is water accumulation in your attic or stains form on your ceiling. Once you see these signs, your roof has been breached and requires immediate attention.
• Missing shingles: Heavy rainfall often comes with strong winds, which wreak havoc on your shingles. As indicated above, missing shingles leave your roof vulnerable. Fortunately, it’s possible to see missing shingles before any damage develops. If you notice shingles lying in your yard or you see missing spots on your roof, give us a call to repair and seal those areas. That way, the missing shingles are a mere temporary nuisance rather than a catastrophe.
• Mold: Another reason to be careful is mold. Even if water does not form puddles or ceiling stains, it can still linger in your roof’s substructure and lead to a mold problem. First, wood rots, and then mold grows into this new ideal environment. Mold is its own challenge, and many times, it requires professional intervention to remove it thoroughly. If your household starts having mysterious respiratory symptoms and your attic smells like a locker room, you likely already have mold and need to kill it before starting roof repairs. However, you can also take a preventative approach and call for a roof inspection after your home endures a heavy storm.
• Flashing damage: Homeowners frequently overlook flashing. It is the weatherproof material installed between your roof and its vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. Without flashing, you would experience leaks in these areas even after average rainfall. However, if your home goes through hail and heavy rain, old flashing may be further compromised. Look out for excess condensation around skylights, roof vents and chimneys. You need to reseal flashing before the seals fail entirely or lead to wood rot.
• Compromised gutters and downspouts: High winds and heavy rain bring leaves and needles into your gutters. As gutters clog and rain falls, the combination of water and debris can eventually weigh down your gutters and cause them to rip away from your roof. This event damages your gutters, but also the flashing. While that is the worst-case scenario, the other options are not much better. Water accumulation in gutters, downspouts and roofs compromises the structural integrity of your home.

If you notice signs of these rainfall effects on your roof, it is time to call a reliable roofing contractor. Dallas Cherry Roofing offers roof repair services in New Bern, NC. Call us for an estimate if you notice the signs of leaks and rot.

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