How to Protect Your Roof During the Summer Season

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How to Protect Your Roof During the Summer Season

The winter season is known as one of the harshest times of the year for roofs due to UV rays that can cause damage and wear. Although you may not be able to control the weather conditions or climate, you can still protect the roofing materials during the warmer months. If you want to take the right steps before summer arrives, there are a few tips to follow as a homeowner.

Schedule a Roof Inspection

Contact a professional roofer in the local area to inspect the roof to determine if any of the shingles are missing or are loose. Replacing the shingles will protect the roof deck from damage and will also reduce the risk of leaks that can develop during summer hurricanes.

Add a Protective Roof Coating

Protective roof coatings are extremely useful for controlling the temperature inside of the building and can prevent harmful UV rays from damaging the roofing materials throughout the day. The coating is ideal to use on flat or roofs that have low slopes and can be applied with a roller before it’s sealed. Not only will they increase the lifespan of the roof but can also reduce your energy usage for added savings.

Install a New Roofing Material

Foam roofing is an ideal product to install on your roof because it doesn’t feature joints or seams, which can eliminate the risk of developing a leak in the middle of a hurricane during the season. The material is Energy Star-approved and is favored because it’s watertight and won’t sag or buckle over time.

Metal roofs are also an option because they reflect the sunlight and can prevent heat from penetrating the building and increasing the temperature inside of the house.

Use a Misting System

Misting systems are increasing in popularity for their ability to cool down the roof by spraying water onto the shingles or tiles when the temperature of the structure becomes too hot. The misting system can keep the home cool on warm days and will also prevent damage from occurring to the roofing materials, which can include having the shingles curl or fall off of the roof deck.

Taking the necessary steps to protect your roof from damage will allow you to avoid costly repairs in the summer. You can also have peace of mind knowing that the inside of your home will have more protection.

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Marv Hounjet

August 10, 2022.

Very responsive. Arrived as plan ned; great with a follow up service call.

Susan Cruden

June 7, 2022.

In 2004 Foam Experts installed a new foam roof on our 2 story townhouse. The whole process was easy and informative. They came out periodically, for free, to check the roof’s condition and do any necessary minor repairs. In 2014 and again in May 2022 we had them recoat the surface after a complete inspection. We have never had any leaks or issues with our roof. We love working with Todd and Marianne and really appreciate their excellent customer service and top notch quality of work.

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June 7, 2022.

Margo Rivera Wilson

June 2, 2022.

Flat roof needed to be sealed.

Hank Unck

October 15, 2019.

It was a pleasure working with this company, from first contact for inspection and a quote, to our finished foam roof project. Their crew and crew leader were courteous, professional and friendly, and cleaned up so thoroughly each day, it was as if they had not even been there. Of course, no homeowner really knows how well the job was done until the next rainfall. The ultimate test was passed with an A+ when, a couple of weeks later, rain came down hard in torrents on two different days. I highly recommend Foam Experts Roofing, Inc.