ROOFING CONTRACTORS, NEW JERSEY

No matter where you live in this state, New Jersey roofing contractors must deal with the roofing problems caused by humidity. Although we may not get hit with hurricanes or tropical storms, “nor’easters” can cause some heavy storms and blizzards that take a toll on the roof. New Jersey gets a moderate amount of sun and this too puts stress on your roofing materials.

The problems with owning a home in a humid climate in terms of water damage primarily happen because you don’t a have enough attic ventilation. Lack of air circulation in that part of the house has a different effect in the summer as it does in the winter.

During warmer months your roof and attic are impacted by the moist air rising from within the house and from the high external temperatures, which can reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The moisture and the heat are exactly what mildew and black mold need to flourish. Not only do these organisms rot the wood structures in the attic, but it can be very toxic for residents with sensitivity to the spores. You need roof vents to allow the humidity to escape.

In the winter, too much heat trapped in the attic will melt the snow on the roof and cause an ice dam. This is not good, since it forces the melt water to back up under the shingles and you have a leaky roof. At first the damage is minimal, but over time it is highly destructive. Taking care of you roof by doing a roof repair for small issues will save you from doing a total roof replacement. A properly maintained roof will last for at least fifteen years.

You can avoid most of the costly roof repairs on your house by having New Jersey roofing contractors do a free seasonal roof inspection. It pays to fix small roof leaks before they cause extensive water damage.