Roof Tile Replacement in Woking | How the Weather Impacts the Need for Roof Repairs

The Impact of the Weather on Your Roof

Hot Weather

‍Despite the associations with calm, pleasant weather, the hotter months of the year cause more harm to pitched and flat roofing than you may realise. Our team of roofers typically deals with issues related to:

• UV Rays

  Roofs have near-constant exposure to unfiltered UV rays. This dries out roofing materials, potentially causing shrinkage, structural weakness and cracking

• Thermal Shock

  Temperatures drop overnight, even in summer. This drastic change causes rapid contraction and expansion, warping and weakened structural integrity

• Rapid Moss Growth

  As temperatures rise, the water trapped under tiles on a neglected roof contributes to mould and moss growth at a much faster rate

• Older Roofs

  Roofs more than 10 years old, or ‘hot roofs’ with unventilated attics, benefit from replacement or extra insulation. This improves all-round airflow

Cold Weather

From felt roofing to flat roofing, most property owners in Woking associate services like roof repairs and roof tile replacement with the colder, wetter months. To an extent, this is true. However, we always advise having our roofers handle issues in the warmer, drier months for your own peace of mind.

• Rain – Be it a surface dip or a blocked gutter, standing water after rainfall adds extra weight and has more time to penetrate seams, joins and other weak points

• Snow – Unlike rain, snow doesn’t head straight for the drain. If it settles and compacts, snow adds potentially damaging extra weight to a poorly maintained roof

• High Winds – If you don’t inspect your roofing tiles, a sudden spell of windy weather can loosen and even remove them, causing a chain of damage across your roof

• Drainage – If your gutters and downspouts aren’t clear, slow-to-drain water becomes trapped between tiles, aiding issues like mould, damp, rot and ice damage

Needless to say, the weather has a year-round effect on your Woking property’s roof. This is why it’s so important to take a proactive approach to roofing maintenance. This can make all the difference between a single roof tile replacement and large-scale roof repairs.
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From felt roofing to flat roofing to pitched roofing, our roofers cover every eventuality. With a full range of roofing services, we can help keep your roof in, or return it to, optimal condition.