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How Can Heavy Rain Impact my Roof? ⛈️🏡

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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...

96 Roofing Terms Defined

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Just like with any other industry, roofing has a language of it's own! To the average person, some terms can make absolutely no sense. Above & Beyond Roofing is here to help! Below are some common roofing terms you may want to brush up on before starting your roofing project at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Roof Terms Algae Discoloration - a type of roof discoloration caused by algae.  Commonly called fungus growth.  Blisters - bubbles that may appear on the surface of asphalt roofing after installation.  Built-Up Roof - a flat or low-slope roof consisting of multiple layers of asphalt and ply sheets.  Butt Edge - the lower edge of the shingle tabs Coverage - amount of weather protection provided by the roofing material.  Depends on number of layers of material between the exposed surface of the roofing and the deck (shingle coverage, double coverage, etc.) Deck - the surface installed over the supporting framing member to which the roofing is ap...