Roofing for the Harshest Conditions

There are many certainties to consider when selecting the proper roofing for the weather in your region. You would like it to last as long as possible, while maintaining as much of its aesthetic as well as critical protection and insulation properties. But nature has its own agenda. The prolonged intensity of the sun’s rays progressively contribute to the fading process of shingles and tiles. As they become brittle, this causes the materials to crack and chip – providing less than reliable leak protection.

Intense tornado or hurricane winds and rain cause airborne debris and tree damage which contribute to displaced shingles, tiles, aluminum, and wood. Meanwhile the regions that are prone to the frigid and equally harsh conditions are pelted with ice, inches to feet of snow and the subsequent melting. Due to the fact that roofs are meant to protect the residents beneath it, insulate the home it covers, and provide a moisture free environment overall, it is paramount that the roofing materials you choose are able to withstand time and Mother Nature.

The damages due to the sun are comparatively slow, the damages of natural disasters are sudden, but the damages from snow damage compounds every single season without letting up. So how do home owners in snowy regions protect their homes from needing constant repair and shingle replacement each year? Regardless of the age of your current home topping or whether you seek an overhaul of a repair, there are four potential steps to getting the most out of new or older materials. There are many ways to protect your home from harsh conditions of winter precipitation.

Keep in mind that quality roofing products can last between 25 and 100 years under standard weather conditions for your home’s region as long as they are treated, sealed and undergo routine maintenance, to add to your year after year protection and guarantee. You cannot predict power lines, tree branches and climate changes, which is why the use of temperature sensitive expanding and contracting shingles or tiles keeps your home protected and supported.

I think we can all agree that water infiltration by way of snow, ice, or leaks during winter months is the most prevalent concern with the deterioration or damage to any roofing system. The home’s exposure to mold, mildew, rot, insect infestation is direct result of the water damage. All of which contribute to cost of home repairs as well as health and safety concerns that follow.

Metal materials is known for its ease of snow removal, while asphalt is know for both its versatility of styles and durability under any weather condition. Further, the materials chosen lay the foundation for the longevity, strength, and beauty of your home for the equivalent of the life or your mortgage or several generation and memories thereafter.

Your roof consists of many layers. Each one is designed to strengthen and seal your home while it repels the natural elements from your family. They are your first line of defense against the compound threat of snow damage in the form of weight and pelting ice along with the ramifications of melting water standing and leaking into older and damaged roof. As weather warms and materials expand, water can spread into attic spaces and down into supporting walls. But with the best roofing materials, patches, and sealants to protect you and your budget, you can be confident during any weather you will face with this and many more seasons to come.