Roof Tile Replacement in Woking | How the Weather Impacts the Need for Emergency 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 installations than you may realise. Our roofing company 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 new roof tiles, replacement parts or extra insulation. This improves all-round airflow.

Cold Weather

From torch-on felt roofing to GRP flat roofing, most property owners in Woking associate services like emergency roof repairs and roof tile replacement with the colder, wetter months. Especially storm damage repairs. To an extent, this is true.

However, we always advise having our roofing contractors 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. You may need storm damage repairs or new roof tiles to resolve problems caused by strong gusts of wind.

• 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 emergency roof repairs.
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From felt roofing to pitch and flat roofing installations, our roofing company covers every eventuality. With a full range of roofing services, we can help keep your roof in, or return it to, optimal condition.