Summertime is usually associated with vacations, relaxation and having a good time. But during this time of the year, weather can be extreme, causing problems to the integrity of your home, and your roof in particular. Heat and humidity are some of the main causes of roof degradation during the hot season.

Increased temperatures can cause asphalt shingles to curl, and then erode. Because of that, the underlying material becomes more vulnerable to rain. Although older roofs are more likely to get damaged by rainfalls, it is always a good idea to keep a vigilant eye on your newer roof, too.

Your roof deck is usually made of wood, and it can rot if water reaches its surface. And if that happens, it only leads to even more serious damages to your roof and, ultimately, to your entire home. To better understand how this happens, we could consider the wooden roof deck to be the foundation for your roofing Southlake TX system. And if your roof’s foundation gets deteriorated, your entire roof has to suffer.

In order to prevent any rain-related damages to your roofing system, you should invest time, efforts and money into its proper maintenance. Moreover, you need to have it inspected by a professional team at least once a year.