Woodbridge Roof Repair

In Woodbridge, roof repairs are very important. Now, the climate is usually pretty mild. The temperatures are never too hot or too cold, it’s hottest in July and coldest in January. Rainfall averages 3+ inches per month. The winds are never too forceful, and snowfall is never too much. Woodbridge is a great place to live. However, these are the usual conditions. What happens when storms come in? 

Contributory Factors

Hurricanes, storms, and superstores (Sandy) have a habit of increasing the winds and dumping a lot of water in a short time. Often, being in a coastal region, Woodbridge and all of Virginia will see conflicting fronts coming in from either side of them. You can’t expect to handle that intensity if your roof is weak or it needs repairs. The key to doing well during a storm is a well maintained roof. This will effect your roof during the rest of the year. 

The Old One-Two

Even during mild weather times, the elements will wear down your roof; it happens to the newest of roofs. Wind and the ultraviolet rays in sunlight will dry out roofing materials over time. This will make the materials more brittle and susceptible to loosening.  It will also break down the compounds that seal your roof around extruding pipes, vents and even chimneys. Rain and moisture don’t bother your shingles, tiles, or metal roofing because they are designed to be waterproof. They do, however affect the deck underneath the top layer of roof. 

Moisture has a habit of finding its way into your roof. It will get under shingles, for example, and cause the wood sheeting to expand and contract as the roof goes through its cycle of getting wet and drying. If the nails or screws holding down you’re to layer of roofing get loose. You stand a good chance of losing precious shingle or tile, and when pieces of your roof go missing, like being blown away, that leaves your home extremely vulnerable. So in a combination effort like a one-two punch, the drying out of the materials and the loosening of the sub-roof weakens and wears the roofing materials down so they are less effective and potentially coming off in the wind. Even the roofs made with the best of materials wear down over time. It’s just a natural process. 

Sometimes your house is a home to unwanted guests. Insects, squirrels, rats, bats, etc, often find a way into your attic through your more vulnerable roof areas. Once inside they will bask in the luxury of your home; eating, eliminating, and destroying the ecosystem of your attic. Needless to say, you don’t want bats in your belfry. 

The Real Damage

Holes can be costly. This allows water into your roof first, and then follows the path of least resistance to a more destructive place. Water can pool in your attic, walls, or basement. Sitting water breeds harmful bacteria and mold that you do not want your family to encounter. Wet walls need restoration experts to come in and dry out your housing structure. You must stop the leak at its source before real damage occurs. 

What to Do

Your roof has to put up with a lot in order to protect your family, why not lighten its load and maintain it. Regularly scheduled roof inspections enable you to be aware of the condition of your roof, and correct any deficits that may be occurring. If you have holes, wearing or lost materials, or intruders, a regular inspection will discover this, and reduce the cost of roof repairs by minimizing the deterioration process. This just makes sense. A simple phone call to your certified Woodbridge roof repair specialist will take care of the matter. 

Where can I find more information on roofing and renovations in Woodbridge, VA?  Your best bet is to visit your Woodbridge area building department; items such as zoning and local ordinances should be looked at; visit www.pwcgov.org  for more information.

Serving the following zip codes: 22191, 22192, 22193, 22194, 22195

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