Winter can be hard on your roofing, with freezing temperatures and storms taking their toll. While summer might seem milder at first glance, it comes with its own set of challenges that might leave you needing roof repairs. Your local roofing service can look over your home and let you know whether you need repairs for any of the following reasons.

A Guide to Potential Roof Damage in Summer

1. Melting & Warping

In direct sunlight on a hot day, your roofing can get much hotter than the surrounding air. Some roofing materials — like asphalt — soften when they heat up, which may make them shift or loosen over time.

2. Cycling Temperatures

Not only is the heat a problem, but the change in temperature throughout the day and night can also cause damage. Materials expand when they heat and contract when they cool down; doing this over and over each day can warp tough materials like metal.

3. UV Radiation

Sunlight contains intense ultraviolet rays, which cause most materials to deteriorate over time. This is why furniture and other objects left in sunny locations fade. Some types of roofing — like metal — are resistant to UV damage; however, wood and many kinds of shingles are vulnerable, making them more likely to break.

4. Humidity

The hot air inside the home rises up to the attic level, bringing moisture with it. Your attic can grow extremely humid and dampen the underside of your roof. This encourages mold and wood rot, which weaken the roof structure. Well-maintained ventilation can help prevent this problem.

5. Summer Storms

Rough weather in any season is hard on your roofing. Between the dampness — which can weaken your roofing materials or seep inside — and wind that tears off shingles and tiles, it's always a good idea to inspect your roof after a storm.

If you need roofing repairs to cope with any of these problems, contact D. B. Gulliver & Son Roofing in Hinesville, GA. For over 30 years, they have provided commercial and residential roof construction and repairs as a locally owned business in Liberty County. To get a free estimate, call (912) 876-4401.