While Treasure Valley homeowners need to maintain the roof of their homes, the summer season requires extra attention. Between the heat and sudden storms, summer weather isn’t the kindest to your roof, and the damage sustained can lead to serious problems down the road. In fact, issues can develop fast and turn into major repairs or a total roof replacement if they’re not dealt with in a timely manner. That’s why the expert Boise roofers at Madison Roofing would like to provide you with the following ways the summer weather can damage your roof.
Damage Roof Decking
First and foremost, decking acts as the foundation of your roof with all other roofing materials positioned on top of it. While decking works as a protective layer, it’s not indestructible. If the decking is damaged, this increases the chances of other problems developing.
When water makes it way down to the decking, it can cause the wood it’s composed of to bend, warp, and rot. When this happens, the decking cannot support the weight of your roof, which makes this type of damage extremely severe, putting your whole house at risk.
Leaks and torn underlayment aren’t the only things that can cause your decking to rot. If the attic of your home isn’t properly ventilated, damage can develop from the inside out. Without proper ventilation, your attic can overheat, causing warm, moist air to build up, creating condensation that can lead to wood rot within your attic. This, in turn, can spread to the decking of your roof, causing extensive damage.
Moss & Mold
Heat combined with moisture during the summer months creates the perfect environment for moss and mold to thrive. Moss tends to grow on and between shingles while mold spores can find their way inside your roof through tiny cracks in dark, damp areas. Eventually, moss and mold can invade your roof, making it look like it’s covered in a thick, gross carpet.
Not only does moss and mold make your home look bad, but it can also lead to extensive roof damage in the process. As moss and mold grow, it sucks up all the water it can find. When this happens, it creates concentrated areas of moisture that can cause your roof decking (the foundation of your roof) to rot. Furthermore, mold can eventually enter your home, putting the health and safety of your loved ones at risk.
Cracked & Warped Shingles
While the shingles of your roof are built to last, they do have their limits like anything else.
Since temperatures inside your attic are often 65% warmer than the inside of your home, this heat combined with the hot glare of the sun can cause your shingles to dry out and curl, making them very brittle, and prone to cracking during a summer storm. If water penetrates these cracks in your roof, more extensive damage can develop.
Madison Roofing
If you notice the summer weather taking a toll on your roof, contact the Boise roofing experts at Madison Roofing. From Boise to Caldwell, we’ll work with you to design a roof that fits your individual needs, style, and budget. Simply fill out our online form or give us a call at (208) 344-5379 for a free, no-obligation quote.
