Whether you own a residential or commercial building, the condition of your property’s roof is always something to be aware of. Depending on the type of roofing materials your building has, you may notice how specific weather conditions affect it differently.
Being aware of the weather conditions that can negatively impact your home’s roof allows residents to extend the lifespan of their roof shingles or other materials. On average, depending on the brand and materials used, a building’s roof should last at least 30 years but can last for up to 50 years with proper care. With higher quality material used and having the suggested regular maintenance performed, your roof can withstand the vast majority of damage due to weather conditions.
Some of the most common types of weather that can impact roofing materials are:
- Sun exposure
- Heavy rain and moisture
- Wind
- Hail
- Snow and Ice
Sun Exposure
If your home or commercial building has an extensive amount of sun exposure, this can cause some damage to your roofing materials. A large amount of sun exposure can dry out roofing materials. Once your roof shingles are dried out, it is expected to have some cracking or rupture of the roofing materials. The concern with having cracked or ruptured shingles is that you may notice your roof starting to leak and potentially cause large and expensive damage to your roof, your home, or your business.
If you notice your shingles or roofing material starting to crack or rupture, it is imperative that you call a professional roofing company to inspect your roofing material as soon as possible. Many local roofers will inspect your roof and guide you through the process of deciding whether a repair or replacement is necessary.
Heavy Rain and Moisture
If you live in an area where there is a large amount of heavy rain and continuous moisture, there are specific problems you may notice with your roofing materials. With a large amount of rain, it is very common to have mold and mildew build-up visible on your roof. Sometimes, you may visually notice algae growth on your roof shingles. That can cause long-term damage to your roof shingles.
Large amounts of rain can also affect your roof by displacing your roof shingles, which can be a reason for lingering moisture and water, which pools somewhere on your roof and can cause the wood material underneath your roof shingles to rot. This is a considerable concern because if it is not caught early on, you may experience large leaks in your home or commercial building.
Wind
When your home or commercial building is constantly exposed to high winds, your roofing material and shingles can be affected. Roof shingles can become displaced, loosened, or removed when they are continually being struck with high winds. After high winds come through your area, you may even notice some shingles or other roofing materials on the ground surrounding your home.
In addition to just winds, you may also experience surrounding trees and other debris that could cause damage to your shingles and other roofing materials in the high-wind storms. If you have large trees with branches that hang close to your structure, it is common to notice damage to the shingles in that area. When high winds come through your area, the tree limbs can move, and that can scrape against your shingles.
It is essential to have these shingles replaced once you notice them missing or if they are damaged to avoid a large leak that comes into your home or office. The longer these damages go unnoticed, the higher the chances are that your repairs will be much more extensive.
Hail
During a hail storm, your roofing materials and shingles can be severely damaged, depending on the size of the hail. This may result in some dented or cracked shingles or other types of roofing materials and components. With large hail storms, you may even see some flashing or roof deck damage.
If you suspect there to be any damage to your roof after a hail storm, it is essential to have a trusted roofing contractor inspect your roof. If they suggest getting a repair or even a complete roof replacement, the roofing professional can direct you to the solution that best fits your needs. Depending on their recommendation, they can even contact the insurance company to help set up a claim.
Snow and Ice
Although we may not have too many ice or snow storms in the coastal empire and surrounding areas, when they do happen, it is important to remember how they can affect your roof. Depending on the amount of ice that accumulates over time, your roof could experience damage to the roofing materials.
Depending on the type of roofing material you have, some are more tolerant than others when it comes to freezing temperatures with snow and ice. Residents who have wood shingles may be more prone to damage, such as warping or cracking.
Call Coastal Elite Roofing If Your Roof Is Impacted By Weather
With over ten years of experience, our roofing professionals have the ability to install the perfect roof, no matter the roofing material our customers may choose. If our customers desire asphalt shingles roofing materials or premium metal roof materials, our team can achieve the perfect results, all while providing exceptional customer service.
We are roofing contractors located in Southeast Georgia, with service areas in Statesboro, Augusta, Richmond Hill, Guyton, Savannah, Metter, Tybee Island, Millen, Sylvania, St. Simons, Brunswick, and surrounding areas in South Georgia. Whether you need clay tile roof replacements, slate roof repairs, or metal roofing installation, Coastal Elite Roofing can accomplish all of your roofing needs.