When it comes to your roof, nothing will cause more damage than the elements. When you first think about roof damage, you more than likely things about a serious windstorm, snowstorm or rainstorm. However, what many people don’t know is that the heat of the summer can also cause their roof to start to have problems. First Choice Roofing is here to talk about how summer heat can cause damage to your roof, and what you can do about it.
How Does Summer Heat Affect Your Heat?
It is important for homeowners to be aware of the ways that the heat of the sun can cause damage to their roofs.
– UV Rays: The UV rays from the sun can be especially damaging to your roof. Just like other surfaces that are ruined by the sun, your roof is no different. It starts to break down the materials that are used to construct your roof. Shingles can buckle and end up splitting under the stress of the UV rays. This usually happens without you even knowing it.
– Heat: Not only are the UV rays incredibly damaging, but the heat is also damaging. The UV rays and the heat work hand in hand as they cause materials to get brittle and more susceptible to being compromised.
– Thermal Shock: Every day during the hottest months of the year, the heat will build up throughout the day and then will take a quick decline after the sun goes down. This is known as a thermal shock. The materials that make up your roof will expand and contract over and over again. This will weaken the integrity of your roof as time goes on. As this expansion and contraction happens day in and day out, any metal materials on the roof will start to warp and not fit together well any longer.
– Mold & Moss Growth: If you experience heat in combination with humidity, there is a strong chance that mold and moss will begin to grow. This is normal weather in the summer months. Moisture and condensation can get trapped in between your shingles and underlayment and cause your roof to start leaking. This is the ideal circumstances for a mold problem.
– Fading: If you have noticed that your roof has started to fade, it is more than likely a result of the hot sun baking it in the summer. This can leave your home looking old and worn out. Choosing a roof color that isn’t as dark can help keep this from happening.
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If you have a roof that is starting to look worn and are concerned about it starting to leak, you can turn to the roofers at First Choice Roofing to come and inspect it. We will look for any damage caused by the sun or any other elements that it has seen over the years. If it can be repaired, you can count on us to do it, but if it needs to be replaced, we will take care of that as well. Call us today!
