Severe weather,
including storms, hail, excessive snowing and raining, even prolonged periods
of extreme heat, takes its toll on your entire home, but your building’s
topmost layer, the roofing is probably the most affected.
This topmost line of
defense takes a lot of beating from the elements – here are some of the most
common forms of damage that appear on roofs as a result:
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Damage by
wind and rain – strong winds can grab roofing components and lift them or, even
worse, rip them off the roof completely. The resulting hole will let rainwater
through, causing leaks to appear in the attic and, without proper insulation on
the attic floor, in the rooms, too. While this type of damage cannot be
entirely prevented, inspecting the roof after each major storm and fixing the
damage caused can fortify the roof and prevent water damage;
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Hail
damage – the balls of ice associated with hail storms can crack, chip or break
roofing components. Thorough roof inspection and timely repairs are the way to
mitigate the damage in this case as well;
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Harsh
sunshine – UV rays can weaken and decompose roofing materials, making them more
vulnerable to other extreme weather phenomena, so if you live in an area where this
can be an issue, have Panama City roofers apply suitable coating on the roof surface.
