As we all delighted to welcome the onset of monsoon season, at the same time also to look for ways to protect your roof during the rainy season. Besides facilitating the agricultural sector, the rainy season also accompanies many problems like heavy floods, stormy weathers, muddy roads and not to forget roof leakages.
Hence, taking proper care of your rooftops is as important as planning to construct your house. And, it’s not just about leakages that house dwellers face. Hence to ensure a long-lasting service we must follow the genuine tips as suggested below.
Here are the 7 major tips to protect your roof during the rainy season
1. Remove the old & weak roofs
Strong and heavy downpour takes a toil on your roofs, especially on the old weary ones. Thus, a routine repair and maintenance would save you from the harmful consequences of roof leaks during heavy rain.
2. Install gutters on your roof
Gutters on the rooftop contribute in helping to drain out the rain water, which otherwise would spoil the health of your roofs. Prolonged deposition of water on your roofs causes the roof severe damage and create unwanted leakages.
Hence, in case you have not installed any gutter on your rooftop then fix it immediately!
3. Make sure the gutter is clean
One of the major ways to keep your roofs protected during the monsoon season is to unclog them from the debris. By all means, blocked gutters lead to the growth of fungus and unwanted overgrowth. And that clearly impedes the smooth overflow of the rain water.
4. Check for leaks and fix them
Prior to the onset of the heavy rainfall make sure that the roofing’s are sturdy and there are no leakages. Various unattended reasons might lead to the leaking of the roofs- such as accumulation of water, blocked drainage and fungal growth. For that reason, don’t miss out to keep a regular check and to fix them on the spot if exist.
5. Ensure that the chimneys are covered
The chimneys studded on the roofs may create hazards during the rainy season, when left uncovered properly. Moreover, if any cracks exist there, just make sure to fix it immediately, as it may flood your home.
6. Mend The Leakages
If you are noticing dark patches and stains on your ceilings, then they are the obvious signs of roof leakages. Hence, it is advisable to fix it as soon as possible, as too much delay will lead you to unnecessary expenditures.
7. Check For the Overhanging Branches
There is no doubt that planting trees around your premises adds a scenic beauty and cools your establishments. However, it may also cause trouble especially for your rooftops. As they can tear away and spoil the roofs. Therefore, regular trimming of the overhanging branches of trees within the premises will bless your rooftops. And, obviously it is one of the easiest ways to protect your concrete roof from rain
Bottomline
Hence, it would be much beneficial to go through the above-mentioned tips to protect your roof during the rainy season, depending on the condition of your roof tops. So, provide your home the best protection before the monsoon season falls heavy on you.
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