February isn’t over yet and Orange County roof repairs are on the rise. While the Santa Ana winds blow every year from October to February, this year they were particularly harsh. But that doesn’t mean they couldn’t damage flat roofs and roof tiles. Every year at this time, the Santa Ana winds cause the number of Orange County roof repairs to rise. Why should 2022 be any different?
What Causes Santa Ana Winds?
These winds are a natural phenomenon. They are as old as the desert itself because the desert contributes to the Santa Anas. First, a region of high pressure over the dry, desert southwestern U.S. sets up. At the same time, low pressure forms off the California coast. When the high moves west towards the low, a pressure gradient occurs. Any time a high and a low meet you get windy conditions. region of the southwestern U.S. flows westward towards low pressure located off the California coast.
Santa Ana winds feel warm because as air moves down the mountain, it compresses. The compression causes the temperature to rise.
Temperatures aren’t the only thing rising with the Santa Anas, roof damage increases as well.
How Winds Damage Roof Tiles
Santa Ana winds rip through Orange County at rates of 50 mph or even more. In 2020 (who can forget that year) winds ripped through parts of the area at 96 miles per hour. That’s the equivalent of a Category 1 hurricane!
Wind damages tile roofs in a couple of ways.
First, wind can get up under a tile. If the tile isn’t secure, it can be removed or displaced. If the tile is already broken, it is offering the wind an entry ticket.
Second, debris blown in from who knows where can land on a roof tile, breaking it. Broken tiles lead to displaced tiles.
No matter how the wind damages your tile roof, once it happens roof repairs must be performed right away.
Orange County Company Performing Orange County Roof Repairs
When it comes to Orange County roof repairs, you want a company that understands Orange County construction and Orange County weather. You want Crank Waterproofing.
Yes, the name says waterproofing, but Crank’s roots go back over 70 years in Orange County. Crank Waterproofing repairs roof decks and roofs, creates tile-looking patios and replaces roof tiles.
Check out the Yelp Reviews or ask you neighbor. Chances are, they’ve had Crank Waterproofing on the job.
Not sure if you have wind damage? Ask Crank for a roof inspection. Roof inspection services are available throughout the county.
Anywhere in Orange County that the Santa Anas blow is where you know Crank Waterproofing performs Orange County roof repairs.
