Is Your Roof Ready for the Rainy Season? 5 Quick Checks to Prevent Leaks

The rain is almost here! Let the rain not make your life a misery by its leaky effect on your roof. Now is the perfect time to see if your roof is prepared for the future weather conditions. We will tell you about five very effective checks you can do to sense any signs of leaks and take precautionary measures. Furthermore, we will look for some expert waterproofing actions which are the best for protection during the rainy season and the climate change.

Signs of Roof Damage to Look Out For During Rainy Season

Before diving into the quick checks, let's get familiar with some signs of roof damage that become especially evident during the rainy season:

1. Visible Leaks: The first and perhaps the clearest indication you are facing a problem is water trickling from the ceiling or stains on the walls and/or ceilings. 

2. Missing or Damaged Shingles: Ignoring or having bad shingles, split shingles, or empty areas of the shingles provide no barrier to rainwater. 

3. Sagging Roof Deck: Where the roof deck starts to sag this is a sign that something is structurally wrong and needs to be fixed. 

4. Pooling Water: Water stagnation on the roof results in water seeping into your house and more damage on the roofing materials. 

5. Mold Growth: Dark discoloration or smell of mold means water has seeped in due to some leakage, and has produced mold.

5 Quick Checks to Ensure Your Roof is Rainy Season Ready

Now that you know what to look for, here are five quick checks you can perform to assess your roof's condition before the rainy season arrives:

1. Visual Inspection: Choose a day that is not wet or cloudy to perform a physical visual examination on the roof of your house. Inspecting roof for naked shingles, blisters, curling, buckled or severely split shingles, rust1 and sweep accumulation on chimneys, and worn out roof surface.

2. Check the Gutters: They may also lead to water clogging with the result that water is held under the tiles and thus lead to dripping. Make sure that the gutters inside your compound are clean and correctly slanting to help drain water away from your house.

3. Flashing Inspection: Some of the areas to pay close attention include the flashing especially around chimney, vent and skylights. Flashings are in the form of a thin plate of metal with is used to cover the seams in different sections of the roof. This way, one will be in a position to establish whether the waterproofing has been compromised by cracking, gaps or rust.

4. Attic Inspection: If you have stairs to reach the attic, go up to look for water stains, mold, or dampness on the wooden members and other surfaces up there.

5. Look for Light Penetration: While in the attic, pay attention to whether there is any light coming in through any of the roofs. This could show a need to spackle, picture, or mend an area that is left open or exposed.

Taking Action to Prevent Leaks

Now that you are regularly conducting checks, any problem that you may find has to be corrected immediately to avert leakages when it rains. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Minor Repairs: In some cases such as when only a few shingles need to be laid, or the gutters are full and need to be emptied, you might be able to attend to the problem on your own. However, ensure that you have the right Personal Protective Equipment and the right certification to embark on any roofing work.

2. Professional Help: In case you need to carry out more serious repairs or if you doubt your ability, call a professional. They can report the extent of the damages, advise on the most appropriate measures to be taken and guarantee that the works are properly done.

Waterproofing Solutions for Long-Term Protection

Although it is recommended to clean and check your roof frequently, it is even more beneficial to hire specialized services to provide roof waterproofing and protect your house from leakage and the unfavorable effects of the rainy season. Here are some options to consider:

1. Liquid Applied Waterproofing: This entails the use of a liquid membrane which forms a continuous surface on the roof and that avoids any seepage of water.

2. Sheet Membrane Waterproofing: This method employs sheets of an already manufactured waterproofing material that is fixed on the roof.

3. Polyurethane Coatings: These coatings are effective in offering a flexible waterproofing layer on your roof thereby offering an additional layer of protection.

20 MCC's Best Waterproofing Products for the Rainy Season

We at 20 MCC are fully aware of the need of having a sound roofing when the rainy season is around the corner. That’s why we can provide a wide choice of great waterproofing services so your home would be safe from the heavy rain and everything after that. Here are some of our top picks, catering to different needs and roof types:

1. Nanosil:This product to my knowledge is a revolutionized new nano-silicon based waterproofing solution. It has better water resistance and creates a shield that prevents water droplets from penetrating and getting in contact with the fabric. Also, Its UV stability enables it to protect the skin from the unforgiving sun for a long time.

2. Tigersil 2-90: This solution that comprises two components is perfect for the use in flat roof construction and terraces. The polyurethane based membrane used in it provides both a high degree of protection and flexibility and is virtually impenetrable to water.

3. Micronsil 30 C Plus: One must also note that if one is looking for an inexpensive solution, Micronsil 30 C Plus is perfect. It is a cement-polymer based coating suitable for waterproofing and crack-bridging functions best in preventive maintenance to numerous kinds of roofs.