If you live in Raleigh or the Triangle region, your home may be subject to severe storms and temperature changes. While you are inside enjoying your family and comfort, your roof is taking a beating. Fortunately, high-quality roof shingles can offer great protection.
You will have to understand the different types of storm damage to roofs to learn how to inspect and repair your home if there are broken or missing roofing components. You could also have mold and mildew grow on your insulation, walls, and ceiling.
How Do Storms Damage Your Roof?
You should check your roof for broken parts after the storm. If you see damage from the ground, schedule a roof inspection so you can get a more thorough assessment. Instead of climbing a ladder and inspecting the roof yourself, it is always better to call a roofing professional to do this work for you.
How Heat Can Damage Your Roof
Summer can be dangerous for your roof because an extreme heat wave can severely damage the top of your roof. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can weaken and crack the roof’s shingles. As temperatures rise throughout the summer, the material beneath your roof can expand and contract.
Your attic’s ventilation helps control the heat around your roof. If your property doesn’t have adequate airflow, your roof may show the following signs of damage.
Broken or missing flashing:
Water is prevented from pooling near sensitive parts of your roof, such as joints and chimneys, with flashing. Metak Flashing can withstand extreme heat, while plastic flashing is more susceptible to melting and causing water damage. A professional can inspect your roof’s flashing for melted plastic.
Mold and mildew:
Summers are often hot and humid, which causes mold and mildew growth. Check your walls and attic for dark spots if you have not had adequate ventilation.
Wood rot:
A typical roof framing consists of plywood, which is prone to stretching and breaking in extreme heat. Since all the other components of your roof rest on top of this protective layer, it needs to remain in great condition. Unfortunately, the summer heat can warp the wood and cause mold to form.
Damaged shingles:
When your roof’s shingles shrink, the nails that hold them to your roof could pop up and blister them, ruining their aesthetics. Besides the outside environment, the heat inside your home can also blister your roof’s shingles if your attic is not properly ventilated.
How Rain Can Damage Your Roof
If you are not prepared, heavy rains can do considerable damage to your property. The weather in your area may experience rainstorms at any time, so you should always be alert for water damage. Rainwater drips into the tiny cracks in your roof shingles and damages your home significantly.
Your roof’s flashing should control the water flow around the joints and chimney, but if it gets damaged, moisture could pool in your roof’s valleys. A professional will inspect your roof for the following issues.
Leaks:
A roof inspection will look for any cracks, imperfections, or cracks in the flashing, underlayment, and shingles that could allow water into your home.
Mold and rot:
When your roof is consistently wet, it does not have the chance to dry, so you have to spend time repairing it and dying it out as soon as possible. Mold and mildew can develop if you wait too long to dry your roof.
Moisture damage:
Any flat areas on your roof can collect standing water, which can cause your roof to sink and cause mold to grow. Some standing water near your roof can also cause wet spots on your ceiling.
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Clogged gutters:
Heavy rainfall could push your clogged gutters away from your house, causing them to fail. Leaves, twigs, and other debris can clog your gutters, blocking water from draining away from your home.
Attic issues:
Whenever there is a leak in your home, the attic is the first place to experience moisture damage. Check your insulation, walls, and ceilings for dark spots or mold.
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