Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

Spring is here which means spring showers and rainstorms are on their way. When the sky gets dark and the rain sets into a downpour, have you wondered how these heavy rains can impact your roof? While most rainstorms won't cause issues immediately, sometimes rain can raise awareness of an underlying issue like a roof leak. However, if it rains hard enough for a long period of time, damage can occur. Read on to find out what issues could happen during a heavy rainstorm.  Heavy Rain and Roof Damage  While roof damage is often associated with severe storms involving hail or tornadoes, even just heavy rainfall can cause problems for your roof. The intensity and amount of damage will generally be tied to the current condition of your roof. Therefore, if your roof is already in poor condition, heavy rains could cause it to fail. On the other hand, if your roof is in great condition, heavy rains alone probably won't cause any damage. Roof Leaks  Weak spots and cracked tiles or b...

We’ve had a stormy spring packed with rain, hail, and heavy rains! You’re probably already aware that hail can damage your roof but have you ever thought about the effects of heavy rain on your roof? Heavy rain not only causes roof leaks but other issues can arise after a heavy rain storm. Read on to find out about the effects of heavy rain from our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Heavy Rain and Roof Damage  While roof damage is often associated with severe storms involving hail or tornadoes, even just heavy rainfall can cause problems for your roof. The intensity and amount of damage will generally be tied to the current condition of your roof. Therefore, if your roof is already in poor condition, heavy rains could cause it to fail. On the other hand, if your roof is in great condition, heavy rains alone probably won't cause any damage. Roof Leaks  Weak spots and cracked tiles or broken shingles create a path in which rain water can seep through and...