Every season brings its challenges, even when it comes to roofing.
With springtime around the corner and the sweltering Texas summer heat arriving soon afterward, roofers recommend that homeowners pay attention to signs that could mean there is damage to their roofs.
Contact a roofing contractor to investigate these summertime roofing concerns before substantial damage is caused and costly repairs become necessary!
- Clogged Gutters - Keeping gutters functional with twice-yearly cleaning is essential to prevent the water damage that can happen in the summer from clogged gutters. Roofing contractors often see water damage caused by poor drainage due to gutters filled with leaves when the summer storms come. To prevent it, gutters should be cleaned every fall and then again every spring, before the rainy season starts.
- Leaks - When the summer storms come, so do the leaks. Whether due to the force of torrential rain, unknown damage from over the winter, or an aging roof that needs replacement, roofers get many calls for help during summer months when the most rain falls.
- Mildew and Algae - High humidity and frequent storms can promote mildew and algae growth on some roofs. Both can slowly eat away at the roofing materials. If either are present, hire a roofing company to do a professional cleaning to remove destructive and unsightly mildew and algae before it can cause serious damage.
- Poor Ventilation Issues - Adding to the moisture-related issues that are prevalent during the sweltering Texas heat, poor attic ventilation can cause everything from black mold growth in the attic due to condensation, to blistering and cracking shingles due to overheating.
- Pest Issues - With the warmer weather also comes insects and other pests. Birds building nests, termites, ants, wasps building hives, and many other pests can cause all sorts of damage to a roof during the summer months.
Noting all these roofing issues that become more common during the summer, roofing contractors do have one good bit of advice that can help most homeowners.
Practice good roofing maintenance that includes frequent observation and regular gutter cleaning and hire a roofing company to do a periodic roofing inspection.
These are the two best ways to watch for summertime roofing problems or even stop them before they happen.
A local roofer who can help with maintenance and any necessary repairs is the best way to get through the hot, humid Texas summers with the least amount of roofing damage!