The weather during different seasons presents unique challenges for homeowners, and summer is no exception. Learning the factors that impact your roof during the summer helps you understand how to protect your roof from the elements and when it’s time to replace the roof on your home or business.
Roof Replacement Contractor
As a roof replacement contractor for 25 years, Culbertson Construction understands how roofs react to the weather in Northeast Wisconsin. Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, our roofing crew replaces old, sun-damaged, storm-damaged, and leaky roofs throughout Northeast Wisconsin. The three main factors that affect summer roofs are humidity, sunlight, and storms. While you can’t control Mother Nature, you can do some routine roof maintenance to protect your roof from damage and extend the life of your roofing.
Humidity
Wisconsin has humid summers, and moisture can get trapped both on the surface of your roof and underneath your shingles. This can lead to the development of moss and sometimes even mold. If excess moisture builds up, it can lead to rot and eventually leaks.
Sunlight
Your roof takes direct sunlight all summer, and when we hit high temperatures, your roof will get even hotter, especially if you have dark-colored shingles. This extreme heat can cause your shingles to crack and shrink, exposing the structure underneath to the elements.
Storms
Summer weather typically comes with some rain storms, high winds, and sometimes tornadoes. Each of these can cause damage to your roof or the structural integrity of your home. Heavy rain can lead to leaks, high winds can loosen or tear shingles off, and tornadoes can come with a variety of problems. Storms can also cause trees to fall and land on your roof.
Roof Maintenance
Regular roof maintenance is one of the best ways to prevent severe damage to your roof, no matter the season. You’ll want to make sure your gutters and downspouts are clean so that the water can properly drain from your roof during storms. While you’re up there, you will also want to check for any damaged or lifting shingles and get them replaced.
You’ll also want to check your attic and make sure that it’s getting proper ventilation. Trapped heat in your attic during summer weather can lead to moisture build-up, which will contribute to the development of mold during summer months.
Roofing Contractor in Northeast Wisconsin
If you’re in the process of replacing your roof, consider a light-colored material so that your roof attracts less heat overall. If you’re looking to repair or replace your roof, contact Culbertson Construction for a quote. We offer our services in Northeast Wisconsin: Oconto, Kewaunee, Door, Outagamie, Shawano, Calumet, Manitowoc, and Brown counties.
