Hot weather and your roof...

You must choose the right type of roofing that can withstand extreme weather conditions especially if you live in an area that is exposed to constant high winds, heat, hail, rain, and snow. We are now in the dog days of summer where the temperatures outside are hot, and the temperatures on our roofs are even hotter. In extreme heat, residential roofs can suffer a significant amount of damage that can reduce the life of a roof. We at Bella Roofing are here to help you with the right roofing choice to ensure minimal weather related and other issues for a long to come.

Here are some common heat related roof damages to look out for when inspecting you own roof.


Cracks
If your home features asphalt, wood or tile shingles, cracking may occur with aging and weather damage. Drying and cracking of the felt material beneath occurs when the shingles are exposed due to splitting for a long period of time. This leads to leakage that has to be addressed with the help of professional roofers immediately.

Minor Heat Cracking

Minor heat cracking occurs as the roof ages. It is one of the first signs that the roof is nearing the end of its useful life. In most cases the roof can still be certified for one to three years, depending on the severity of the heat cracking.

Major Heat Cracking

When a roof has been heat cracking for an extended period of time, it becomes major heat cracking. At this point the roof has reached the end of its useful life and is not certifiable.

BlisteringBlistering is another major cause of shortened roof life. With aging of the roof and with exposure to elements, open or closed bubbles form leading to blistering. Build up of moisture occurs due to the exposed felt and this in turn shortens the life of shingles.

Minor Blistering

As the roof gets older it starts to blister. Blisters expose the mat and shorten the life of the shingles. Blisters are raised areas either open or closed. Open blisters expose the mat of the shingle. Closed blisters are a bubble in the granules and will become open when they pop.

Loss of Granules
With aging and with constant exposure to harsh weather conditions, granules are lost thereby exposing the felt matting to elements. This in turn results in shortened shingle life. It is normal for shingles to lose some of granules over time.

These are just a few of the heat related damages that can occur to a residential roof. Residential roofs have to be maintained well. They must be inspected by professionals at least once a year to detect and repair any damage. We offer expert roofing consultation and services backed by well trained professionals. Call us instantly for roof replacement or roof repairs.


The team at Bella Roofing would love to offer a quote and proposal to help you with your roof.
Please call us at   (817) 313-9353 or email your request to info@BellaRoofingus.com .