Here in Florida, the outside elements your roof is exposed too are heavy rains, thunderstorms, blistering heat/UV rays and thick humidity. So what does that mean for your roof? Heavy rains and thunderstorms produce mass amounts of rain water and the impact of it all pouring onto your roof can cause granules to loosen and fall from the shingles. The thunderstorms in Florida also bring strong winds, which can cause shingles to lift and be blown from the roof, exposing the underlayment and leaving the potential for water damage. The UV rays here in Florida can be very damaging not only to your health but to your shingles as well. When shingles are exposed to UV rays they can become brittle and even crack. Statistically, Florida is considered to be the most humid state in the US therefore you may have seen the effects and damages it can cause to your home such as warped doors & windows, rapid mold & mildew growth and even shingle damage. Florida humidity can cause shingles to expand, bubble and can even weaken a shingle. If you think you may have some “Florida weather” damage to your roof, Suncastle Roofing is there to help with all your roofing needs. We would be more than happy to send out a roofing professional to evaluate your roof and let you know what is going on with your roof and even provide you with a free estimate should you need one.
Florida weather & how it affects your roof