According to Florida climate data, Sarasota residents will experience between 1 and 3 inches of rain each month between November and May. However, once we reach June on the calendar, our average amount of precipitation jumps to between 8 and 10 inches per month – that is quite an increase in the amount of water which will be hitting your roof on a constant basis.
At Avery Roof Services, we recommend that you inspect your roof before the rainy season – and that you take any necessary actions to protect your home at that time. Here is why timing is everything when it comes to roof repair!
Putting Off Roof Repair May Be Problematic
Not every broken shingle or sagging gutter will result in a roof leak, so you may be tempted to simply “wait it out” and see if you have a problem before you spend any money on a roof repair.
Sadly, this strategy may result in much more damage than you bargain for.
- Once the rainy season is upon us, every Sarasota roofing company is very busy responding to emergencies and fixing roofs damaged by storms. When you call, you may find yourself waiting days or even weeks before we can help you to repair your roof. Since it rains virtually every day during the summer, your roof is becoming more waterlogged by the minute.
- Because of how easily water flows through tiny spaces, even the smallest breach or crack will allow water to flow through. The more water flows into the area, the more damage is done – from roofing materials to attic insulation, wood framing, and drywall. With every wind and rainstorm, your property may become more damaged.
- Depending on the extent of the repair, it may not even be able to be fixed until there are several consecutive days with no rain – a rare occurrence during a South Florida summer. Even if we do experience a dry spell, the roofing contractor will have a long line of homeowners looking for help, and you may not make it onto the schedule.
Roof Repair is Better in Dry Weather
In contrast, if you call a roofing contractor before the rainy season, you are likely to find yourself in a much different situation.
- A roofing company is more likely to be able to schedule you in a timely manner during the offseason. Although they will be busy with new roofs and repairs, there are fewer roofing emergencies to deal with.
- Inspection during the winter months is best – when the rain is infrequent and your roofing contractor can safely inspect all areas of the roof for missing tiles, mold or algae deposits, debris or overhanging branches which could cause damage, or sagging gutters.
- When your roof is scheduled for repair (as opposed to an emergency repair) it will be a more affordable situation. Not only are the materials ordered in a normal fashion, but you will not be paying for a rush job or overtime to get the work done.
Of course, there is always the chance of an unforeseeable situation. However, as a general rule, a careful inspection of the roof, eaves, framing, attic, and interior walls and ceilings will give you proper warning of a threatening roof leak situation. Call for a roof inspection today, before the summer rains arrive. Doing so could save you a lot of damage, money, and heartache.
If you would like further information as to how to best protect your roof during the summer storm season, simply give Avery Roof Services a call. We are here to help in any way we can.
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