A residential property experiences lots of wear internally and externally. Understandably, a residential roof is the first point of contact for most external wear, from strong sunlight to hard rain.
Below we explore how summer weather can impact your home’s roof and offer insight into finding resolutions.
The heat wears on the materials
Extreme and excessive heat can dramatically wear on the materials, especially the shingles and underlay. Commonly, asphalt shingles will buckle when experiencing heat waves, and the underlay can disintegrate in severe cases. While these issues may occur during extreme cold and harsh winters, they often begin and fester during summer.
You can prevent these issues and extend your roof’s lifespan by completing routine home roof inspections with your trusted provider to resolve problems as they arise. Waiting to find a resolution will result in increased damage or structural issues.
Structural integrity weakening occurs
Without bringing resolution to existing damages, you risk the weakening of structural integrity. As the sun rises and sets, the roofing materials can expand and contract, causing friction with the buckling.
Over time, this can begin breaking down the supporting structure, leading to warping and gaps. These warps or gaps can result in leaks, support beam breakaways, and safety risks for the entire home.
Warmth and moisture lead to mold and mildew
One of the most significant and overlooked impacts of the summer weather on your home’s roof is mold or mildew growth. When the air is warm and the rain is fresh, mold and mildew form in no time.
Poor ventilation is common on old or damaged roofs. Without routinely resolving the ventilation issues, you risk a severely mold-ridden roof throughout the underlay and support beams. The wood components will rot. It’s vital to ensure the roof’s ventilation system works well each season to deter mold and mildew when it’s warm and wet.
Color variations develop with fading
Color variations aren’t necessarily safety concerns. However, they’re important for those looking to sell their property and receive the maximum investment value. A faded roof is a sign of an old installation. The hot summer sun sheds a large amount of UV light on all surfaces, leading to extreme color fading.
If the color you paid for is no longer visible and has lightened from its original state, it may be time to invest in new shingles, given the underlay and support system are still intact. The investment will be worthwhile because it’ll help you sell the property.
