Did you know that heat can cause roof damage?

It’s hot enough to cook an egg on the hood of your car. The Texas sun can give your roof a beating. Heat can cause your shingles to blister, and might even make your shingles pop, losing integrity to your roofing.

Conditions that Might Increase Your Risk of Roof Blistering:

Heat can be a beast, but there are some easily-avoidable pitfalls that can lead to heat blistering:

Poor Ventilation

Attics with poor airflow mean your roof is trapping heat under it as well as getting clobbered by the sun from above.

Moisture

You’ve heard it before, it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity! Sometimes, shingles can trap moisture and are much more likely to blister and pop.

Shoddy Installation

We’ve always said the best way to save time and money is to do it right the first time. A rush job could end up racking up the cost of blister repair.

Debris

A roof’s shingles might start to bubble from the heat causing an eyesore, but it becomes dangerous to your roof when they pop. Common causes are falling branches or debris, or even just stepping on a blister.

Older or Cheaper Materials

If you’re due for a new roof or if your roofers cut corners, it’s more likely that the heat and moisture will cause your shingles to blister and pop.

How to Prevent Shingle Blistering:

We’re all about a solution-oriented strategy, and a good offense is a good defense. Here are some ways you can protect your home from heat-related shingle blistering:

Proper Roof Heat Ventilation

We always recommend that folks take the extra step to install a solid attic ventilation system when we’re planning out a new roofing project. For Texas heat, in particular, you can use all the help you can get, which is why we use the Attic Breeze Solar Fans systems. They keep your energy bill cheaper and your roof cooler because it gets the perfect amount of ventilation from underneath.

Quality, Dry Materials

During installation, we always make sure that we’re using the best asphalt shingles and keep all of our tools sealed and dry. We pack it up when it’s raining outside and wait for the roofs to fully dry before returning to work. It can add time to a project, but it means the roof will be installed right the first time (and it means none of our guys will be slip-sliding off your roof, which we greatly appreciate.)

Proper Installation to Reduce Roof Damage

The reason our clients recommend us is because they know they’ll always get damn fine work. Everyone from our newest guy to the CEO of the company can roll up their sleeves and get to work. That way, we make sure that your roof is only getting the best materials and the best practices for roof installation.

We take care of everything from keeping your attic ventilated to fighting against all the installation pitfalls. We don’t just install your roof – we take all the risks into account and get the whole job done to protect your home from the heat.