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​How Bad Gutters Can Affect Your Roof

12/17/2019

 
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Healthy gutters are essential to the longevity of your roof. Gutters function to protect your siding, foundation, and indoor space from water damage, but inadequacies can severely damage your roofing system. Gutters should be cleaned out in the spring and fall to avoid these problems in the future and expensive repairs.

Water Seepage

Clogged gutters can cause trapped water to seep up your roof. Tiny gaps in the roof can allow water to penetrate into your interiors. Depending on the age of your shingles, you may have more leakage in your roof.

Foundation Damage

The primary function of a gutter system is to focus water from your roof and away from your home’s foundation. Blockages in your gutters can lead to overpouring water from the sides of your gutters. This overflowed water can pool around your foundation causing cracks to form and damage the foundation. A cracked foundation can lead to collapse, but also contribute to mold growth.

Wood Rot

Many of the inner workings of homes are comprised of wood. Sheathing and rafters can become more decayed if water is leaking into the home. Also, the boards that hold the gutter system are often made of wood, so clogged, overflowing gutters can leak water and cause these boards to rot. The same effect will be had on wood siding if water if flowing down the sides of the home.

Ice Dams

​When temperatures reach freezing, ice dams can form on your roof or on your gutters. Typically this will occur in colder climates, but any undrained pools of water can form into ridges of ice when it becomes cooler. When ice dams form, your shingles will be left in a high-moisture state and add extra weight to your roof. Keeping your gutters clean will aide in removing extra moisture from your roof.
 
Joye Roofing wants to provide knowledge to every homeowner about how to maintain their roofs. When the seasons change, small steps can ensure that your roof stands the test of time. Avoid water damage from leaks and contact Joye Roofing today for a roof inspection.

How To Prolong The Life Of Your Roof

8/14/2017

 
How to prolong the life of your roof
Prolonging The Life Of Your Roof
How to Prolong the Life of Your Roof

​Because your roof is the first line of defense in inclement weather and represents a serious investment on the part of any homeowner, keeping it in good shape will extend the life of your roof to prevent costly replacement.
Therefore, it is important for you to be aware of simple repairs and preventative measures which may help to extend the life of your roof.
Even though there are other roof materials such as copper, tile, and metal, the majority of roofs have shingles. According to angieslist.com, the quality of the materials and workmanship when the existing roof was put on is the biggest factor in the lifespan of a roof.

Easy maintenance and repair tasks that can diminish the aging and decay of your roof shingles

  • GUTTERS - Keeping the gutters clean will prevent unnecessary water damage to the deckboard, fascia, and soffit boards along the gutter line. This will allow rainwater to properly drain through your downspouts.
  • DEBRIS REMOVAL - Tree branches, leaves, and other debris that may collect along roof valleys should be removed as soon as possible. Cut overhanging branches if there are tall trees around your house. (Check local ordinances to see if you may cut branches that hang over your roof if the tree is not on your property.)
  • ICE DAMS - Check for ice dams that may develop when snow is partially melted.
  • WORN SHINGLES - When shingles wear out or fall off, your roof is exposed to the elements, which causes it to rot or leak. This can mean even more extensive and expensive repairs in the future.
  • POLYMER COATING - Applying a liquid polymer coating can help keep off water and diminish weather damage. This will keep shingles looking newer. These coatings are usually used on new shingle roofs and are available at most home improvement stores. Application takes a few hours.
  • ATTIC VENTILATION - When attic ventilation is poor the temperature during the summer months can hit up to 160 degrees. This can cause premature aging of the roof because the superheated air can penetrate attic insulation. This can affect the cooling of your home, damaging wallpaper, paint, and the floor directly below. On the roof, it can damage your shingles by making them decay more quickly. Even the rafters holding up the roof can be affected by warping and cracking. In the winter excess moisture from bathrooms, and kitchens can build up in the attic. This moisture can collect and condense, soaking attic insulation. The Federal Housing Administration recommends a minimum of at least one square foot of attic ventilation (both intake and exhaust) for every 300 square feet of attic space.
  • INSULATION - Insulation can also extend the life of a roof by protecting the structural components of a building. Because the temperatures on roofs can rise up to 90 degrees higher than the air temperature, roofs will transfer this radiant heat to the attic below. Reduce the transfer of radiant heat by insulating attics with radiant barriers and reflective insulation. This will reflect the heat back to the roof and decrease the temperature in the structure.
  • ROOF CLEANING - Asphalt shingles, especially those in constant shade, can attract algae growth. If done professionally, roof cleaning is not harmful and can improve the curb appeal of a home, and also protect the shingles by allowing them to generate less heat.
  • REGULAR INSPECTIONS - Having your roof inspected regularly at the very minimum of every two or three years is essential. Check the flashing attached to your chimney and vents to see if they are blocked. Inspecting your roof and attic ceilings will help you spot signs of damage, mold, wear, leaks, rot, or any other structural problems.

We hope this information has been informative and helpful. Joye Roofing offers a free roof inspection with an honest assessment on the condition of your roof.

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