Is Your Roof Ready? Cold Front Expected to Bring Storms in Kansas City

Local Kansas City roofing contractor, MB Roofing Inc. shares storm-ready information in preparation for these storms.

Kansas, MO (prHWY.com) July 16, 2012 - MB Roofing, Inc. - Homeowners in Kansas City can expect a bit of relief from the heat that has many residents roasting this past week as a cold front moves through the Midwest and Northeast. However, this cold front is also expected to bring storms in the country. Local Kansas City roofing contractor, MB Roofing Inc. shares storm-ready information in preparation for these storms.

Temperatures in Kansas City have been close to roasting these past weeks. In fact, July 7 marks the 10th consecutive day wherein recorded temperatures have reached the 100 degree mark and over. A slight change - 97 on July 8 - marked the effect of the cold front as it moves through the city. While this is good news for overheated locals, roofing contractor MB Roofing warns that the shift in temperature may not be good for residential roofs and cause problems when the storms the cold front promises hits the city.

Changing temperatures, bad for roofs?
Thermal shock is one of the threats Kansas City roofs face as the cold front moves in. Heat causes asphalt shingles to expand and cooler temperatures cause them to contract. After weeks of sweltering heat well over 100 degrees, the sudden shift to low 90s and 80s can force shingles to contract quickly. This sudden contraction can cause hairline cracks and fissures along the roof surface.

Left unsealed, these cracks can lead to leaks when the force of the storms hit the area as forecasted by the local weather service. The storms are even predicated to bring large hail, rain, and strong winds.

Getting roofs storm-ready
MB Roofing Inc, a Kansas City asphalt shingle roof specialist, shares the following tips for homeowners in preparation for the storms the cold front will usher in.

* Roof inspection. A quick roof inspection by a local contractor can determine whether a roof is storm-ready. Inspections are often offered for free by local contractors and only take an hour or so to perform.
* Seal leaks. Gaps and cracks along the roof surface will let water from wind-driven rain to seep under roofs. MB Roofing advises homeowners to get leaks and cracks sealed before cold-front storms hit.
* Trim trees. Overhanging branches can give out against strong winds and punch holes through roofs. Trimming them will reduce risks of expensive impact damages.
* Securing vent and ridge caps. Unsecured vent and ridge caps are likely to be lifted off roofs during storms.
* Roof reinforcement. Professional contractors can install roof straps to keep roofs in place in spite of really strong winds.

Preparation is key if local roofing in Kansas City is to survive the coming storms intact with only minimal problems. The stress brought on by heat and the changing temperatures makes roofs more vulnerable to damage so extra preparation will not go amiss.

About MB Roofing, Inc.
MB Roofing, Inc. has been roofing Kansas City homes for over 16 years. An asphalt shingle specialist, the company is part of Owens Corning's Platinum Preferred Contractor network. For more information about MB Roofing, visit http://www.mbroofing.com/.

MB Roofing, Inc.
2950 NW Platte Rd
Riverside, MO 64150-9636
Phone: (888) 379-6305
Email: info@mbroofing.com

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