Robust roofs should be able to weather the worst of wind and rain. But no matter how well your roof stands against the elements, as your roof ages, weak spots will begin to develop.
Our roofs take the brunt of bad weather and put up most of the fight against torrential downpours and gale-force winds. Wind and rain are the twin demons of British weather. But which is worse for your roof?
Here are the effects of wind and rain on your property’s umbrella, and what you can do to protect your roof…
Wind and your roof
Wind can affect your roof both directly and indirectly.
Direct damage
Direct damage is caused by strong winds blowing off loose tiles, or exerting upward pressure that further loosens any damaged materials making your roof more vulnerable and weak.
Wind also puts downward pressure on your roof and seeks out weak spots that can also crack your tiles.
Indirect damage
Besides direct damage, wind can indirectly damage your roof by blowing debris onto it and cracking tiles or loosening weak ones.
Even small pieces of rubble when blown onto your roof can do damage, not to mention storms that can blow over trees and telephone poles that can do serious structural damage if they hit your roof.
Rain and your roof
Rain is less risky than the wind when it comes to a well-maintained roof. The outdoor materials are designed to let rainwater slide off your roof and into the gutters. The problem here is if you have any pre-existing cracks or holes in your roof that can let rainwater in.
If rainwater penetrates the surface layer of your roof, it can cause dampness and rot your timbers. This is a serious issue that affects the structural integrity of your entire roof.
Wind and rain combined
When wind and rain team up against your roof, further problems can occur.
If the wind blows debris onto your roof which is then carried down to your gutters by the rain, this can result in clogging in your downpipes. Overflowing guttering and downpipes can affect the foundations of your building.
As you can see, proper maintenance of your roof and gutters is essential. Roofing should be checked, and gutters cleared at least once a year.
How to protect your roof against wind and rain damage
Prevention is always better than a cure when it comes to your roof. Serious roof repairs can be costly. That’s why a regular maintenance plan that makes sure your roof is in a good condition is the best and cheapest way to protect your roof from wind and rain damage.
DPR Roofing is a leading roof expert in Huddersfield. Not only can we repair your roof, but we also conduct thorough inspections of your entire roof structure and correct issues before wind and rain can take advantage of any weak spots.
Contact us today on 01484 966 772 or [email protected] to find out more about our roofing services and how we can protect your roof from the worst of wind and rain.