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Heat Damage On Your Roof

Written by Best Roofing | Jul 23, 2015 6:00:00 PM

Heat Damage On Your Roof

Extreme heat is bad for the structure of your roof. High temperatures can really destroy your roof. Heat can cause many issues with your roof. Heat can cause your roof to expand. Heat can make asphalt shingles to become cracked.  The heat that’s baking your shingles may be the reason why the top floor is so hot. Heat can also blister the shingles and could damage the edges of the shingle. Heat possess an extreme risk for your roof.

If the top level of your building is very hot, it could damage your roof decking. It causes the roof top to warp and break down.

Drying of caulk and asphalt shingles can shorten the life of your roof by destroying the structure. Caulk around flashing can fail. This type of damage is hard to find, but it will cause the roof to leak sooner.

You may not know how to tell if caulk is still in good condition, but you can call a professional to complete a roof inspection for you. Best Roofing are leaders in commercial roofing and can do an inspection for you before a leak starts.