Monsoon Roof Checklist for Glendale Homes

Most Glendale roofs are concrete or clay tile. The tiles last decades, but the underlayment beneath them wears out in the heat, often after 20 to 30 years. Many 1980s and 90s roofs are reaching that age.

Look from the ground or with binoculars for cracked, slipped or missing tiles. Each one exposes underlayment to sun and rain.

Debris collects in roof valleys and gutters, especially after dust storms. Water backs up under tiles. Clear them before and during the season.

Vents, skylights, solar mounts and walls where the roof meets them need sound flashing. Ask a roofer to check them.

Patios and additions often have flat roof sections that drain through scuppers. Clear them and look for cracks.

Clean slider tracks and weep holes so water can drain out instead of backing up inside. Check window seals.

Make sure soil slopes away from the house and doors have good sweeps and thresholds. Keep sandbags if water has entered before.

Note existing ceiling stains so you can tell if a new one appears. Keep buckets, towels and a flashlight ready.

Close windows, move patio items that could blow into glass and stay off the roof. Put buckets under drips and protect belongings.

Walk around the house, check ceilings and photograph any damage with the date. Call a roofer for the roof and a restoration provider for the inside.

If underlayment is worn but tiles are good, a lift and relay replaces the underlayment and reuses the tiles, often for much less than a new roof. Check roofers with the Arizona ROC license lookup.

Monsoon storms often arrive with strong wind that drives rain sideways under tile laps. On a newer roof, the underlayment beneath catches that water and sheds it. On a roof with 25 or 30 year old underlayment, cracks and tears let the water reach the roof deck and drip into the attic. That is why ceiling stains often show up in the second or third big storm of a season, as worn spots finally give way.

Many Glendale homes have rooftop solar. The mounts penetrate the roof, and poor flashing around them can leak. If a stain appears after solar was installed or serviced, ask the installer to check the mounts. Also ask anyone working on the roof to walk only where the tiles can take the weight, since cracked tiles are a common source of leaks.

Monsoon storms often begin with a dust storm that fills valleys, gutters and slider tracks with dirt. Then the rain comes and has nowhere to drain. Clearing debris after a dust storm and before the next rain reduces leaks at both the roof and the doors.

When underlayment is worn but tiles are in good shape, roofers remove the tiles, install new underlayment and battens, and put the tiles back, replacing broken ones. It costs much less than a new roof and can add many dry years. Ask for photos of the old underlayment so you can see why the work is needed.

Photograph damaged tiles from the ground, ceiling stains and any water inside, with the date. Note when the storm hit. A roofer's written report on the cause helps insurance decide whether the damage is sudden storm damage or wear.

Ceiling stain after a storm? Catch the water and call (623) 624-9995 for a local provider.

Keep buckets, towels, a tarp and a flashlight where you can find them. Know which breaker controls each room's lights. Save (623) 624-9995 in your phone so help is one call away during a storm.

Sudden storm damage, such as wind lifting tiles, is often covered. Leaks from worn-out underlayment may be treated as wear and tear. A roofer's written note on the cause helps.

Most storm leaks start with a roof or door that was due for attention. Check before June 15 and the storms stay outside.

Save (623) 624-9995 in your phone before the season starts.

Share this checklist with neighbors before monsoon season starts. Stay dry. Plan early.

Monsoon roof checklist for glendale. If you live in Glendale and water is in your home right now, close the main valve, keep people away from wet outlets, take photos and call (623) 624-9995. An independent local provider answers 24 hours a day, explains what they will check and how the price is set, and can usually start drying the same day so the damage stays small.

Inspect the roof, clear valleys and gutters, clean slider tracks and check grading before June 15. Most storm leaks are preventable.

Questions about monsoon roof checklist for glendale homes? Call (623) 624-9995 to reach a local Glendale provider, 24 hours a day.