Severe Weather can Damage a Norcross Roof, New or Old.
After a Norcross roof has been installed properly, the homeowner can expect seven to eight years worry free from damage. This is, of course, unless some major weather attacks the Norcross roof. A tornado raging nearby, hail the size of baseballs, or hurricane winds damage every roof, new or old.
Large enough hail can damage any roof, new or old
Large enough hail can damage any roof, new or old
Shingles are NOT Waterproof
A common misconception is that asphalt shingles are water proof. No, roofing shingles are water resistant and provide a quick removal of water from your Norcross roof. Standing water degraded the shingle and felt and then soaks into your decking and home. Keeping debris off the roof will help prevent any damming which will lead to standing water.
Understanding how a shingle is constructed will help you understand how over time the shingle becomes more prone to damage. Two layers of asphalt are sandwich over a layer of fiberglas mat then colored mineral granules are added. The granules add protection from falling debris like limbs, hail, and water but over time they fall off. Check the area around your downspouts and well find an accumulation of granules.
Once the Fiberglas Layer is Broken, The Shingles Days are Numbered
Hail can actually strike so hard that it breaks the fiberglas core and knocks off large amounts of granules. The broken fiberglas will create a dimple in the shingles which can over time leak into the felt.
Improper Attic Ventilation can make the Roofing Shingles Brittle
Now the fiberglas and asphalt around it can become brittle due to sun exposure but more by heat from improperly ventilated attics. This increases the chance of damage due to falling debris with less force required.
Once the Shingle is gone, the roof is unprotected
Once the Shingle is gone, the roof is unprotected
High Winds can Blow Up and Rip Off Shingles
The wind can pull up a shingles allowing rain to penetrate the felt and decking underneath but a brittle shingle can the blow up and torn off leaving an area completely exposed to the elements.
While a new shingle should be damage free for seven to eight years, basic maintenance can extend that period and the life of the shingle.
An experienced Norcross roofing contractor can repair any roof storm damage that has occurred to your home. Let our Norcross roofing professionals ensure that your roof will protect your home fully.
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