Severe weather events can cause a significant amount of damage to your roof. The cost of that damage can put a tremendous amount of strain on your finances. There are five weather events that homeowners should be cautious of.
Wind: Strong winds can lift or tear off shingles, cause things to break loose and damage your roofing material causing punctures and scrapes. Strong wind can also lift loose items like patio furniture, bikes or even trampolines to become projectiles.
Rain and Water: Heavy rains can find gaps that normal rain showers wouldn’t find and cause rot, mold and interior leaks. Standing water on flat roofing can add significant weight to your roof which may promote a cave in. Water in the winter freezes causing cracks or gaps that expand and create further damage.
Hail: Hail can damage your shingles, allowing leaks to occur. Hail can also dent gutters and down spouts.
Snow and Ice: Heavy snow can strain poorly constructed roof structures. Ice dams at the base of the roof restrict melting snow and water from getting off the roof. That back up can cause major leaks, weaken roofing fasteners and prevent proper ventilation.
Extreme Heat: Excessive heat causes shingles to prematurely crack or become brittle leading to roof system failures. Extreme fluctuations in temperature can promote stress on roofing material leading to leaks.
These 5 factors should be monitored regularly to prevent roof and structural damage to your home. Other factors that contribute to poor roof performance are:
Aging Shingles: Every homeowner should know when their roof was installed and what the manufacturer’s suggested life expectancy for that shingle type is.
Poor Maintenance: Regular gutter and roof cleanings prevent damage and will allow you to inspect the condition of your roof.
Improper Installation: Finding a reputable roofing contractor will prevent fly-by-night roofers from doing improper work for a quick buck.
Be smart and proactive to protect your most expensive asset – your home. Trust C&C Family Roofing & Siding for all your siding and roofing needs. Call us at 215-999-6248.
