According to local roofing company, MB Roofing, Inc., if the heat doesn't dissipate soon, local roofs may suffer from heat-induced damage.
(prHWY.com) July 23, 2012 - Riverside, MO --
MB Roofing, Inc. - With summer's heat wave not dissipating any time soon, local Kansas City roofs are feeling the heat. According to local roofing company, MB Roofing, Inc., if the heat doesn't dissipate soon, local roofs may suffer from heat-induced damage. The company shares advice that can help reduce heat damage on asphalt roofs.
Excessive heat damages roofs
Asphalt shingles are the most common type of material used for local residential roofing in Kansas City. However, while asphalt shingles are durable, they are vulnerable to damage caused by too much heat. The heat can wear down and weather roof coverings while the high temperatures can cause the shingles to warp and expand.
When these happen on roofs, gaps and leaks may form. Many homeowners worry more about rain and wind that they forget the havoc heat can wreck, according to MB Roofing, Inc.
How to stop the damage
With the onset of summer and the current heat wave, there is no stopping the damage heat brings. What homeowners can do is to minimize and manage these damages so they do not worsen and cause more expensive repairs. Heat damage usually manifest as buckling shingles, granule loss, faded roof color, and cracked shingles.
Homeowners can minimize these damages by employing the following tricks according to
Kansas City roof experts at MB Roofing, Inc.
Ventilate homes better. With this heat wave, the last thing homeowners need is to compound the damage with humidity. The steam and vapor from the use of dishwashers and clothes dryers often get trapped under the attic where, combined with heat, it can severely damage the support structure of roofs. Roofers advise promoting better air circulation to allow humidity and heat to disperse. Opening attic windows and setting up a portable fan can help.
Keep feet off roofs. When granules are littering the perimeter of their homes, many homeowners decide to scale it and observe. Expert roofers warn that walking on roofs in this hot climate is dangerous since the heat softens the shingles, making them prone to cracking and breaking.
These tips can minimize the damage sustained by Kansas City roofs during this heat wave. However, for best results, the company also advises local homeowners to get their roofs inspected post-summer to assess their condition. A professional roof inspection can give homeowners an accurate idea of
how much the heat wave has damaged their roofs.
With temperatures rising to triple digits, it's best to pay attention to how the heat affects roofs. Heat has the ability to weaken and wear down roofs over a period of time. Homeowners must be cautious to avoid being caught off guard. For more tips on preventive roof care, MB Roofing Inc. invites homeowners to visit its blog at
http://www.mbroofing.com/roofing/.
About MB Roofing, Inc.
For over 16 years, MB Roofing, Inc. stands as one of the best residential roofing Kansas City contractors. The Better Business Bureau grades the company with an A+ rating. This year, MB Roofing, Inc. was awarded the platinum preferred contractor status under the Owens Corning network.
MB Roofing, Inc.
2950 NW Platte Rd Riverside, MO
Phone:
(888) 379-6305
Email:
info@mbroofing.com
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