How Moisture Can Damage Your Roof

Roofs are built sturdy enough to withstand harsh weather conditions and various elements. However, these also cause deterioration over time, and one of the most common dilemmas they may encounter is moisture. This can damage any material found in homes.

Moisture can find its way into a home’s attic, which puts the property at serious risk for significant structural defects. This creates problems like condensation and mold growth on the attic’s floor joists, roof joists and roof rafters. When this happens, wood rot may occur. It may compromise the stability of the plywood sheathing, causing the other layers to separate.

1. Moisture can lead to mold growth, which can affect sensitive groups. Bugs and dust mites also thrive in these conditions. These concerns would trigger allergic reactions, respiratory diseases and critical asthma attacks.
2. Excessive heat from the sun and heat rising in your attic can cause your shingles to curl and shrink, nails to pop and weak areas to form. Once this happens, cracks and splits on the roof can allow water to seep into your home, leading to expensive water damage.
3. Too much moisture may also damage your electronics that are susceptible to damage by condensation. To avoid spending a lot on roof replacement and other possible issues, watch for high humidity and drastic temperature changes that may happen when bringing in electric appliances from your cold garage or basement.
4. As for the usual metal components, moisture can cause corrosion. Remember that when your roof features are affected by decay, it won’t be long before they have to be replaced.

Whether you need minor roof repair services or are thinking about completely replacing your old roof, trust in the experts over at Christian Brothers Roofing to exceed all your expectations. Give us a call at (270) 494-3745, or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment today.