The weather in the San Gabriel Valley will start heating up for the next few months, so let’s see what that means for your roof.
Garvey Roofing offers free roofing estimates, and read to the end for the best guarantee in the roofing industry for homeowners and commercial building operators.
What heat does to your roof
From Monrovia to Alhambra and cities in between … the sun weakens roofs and makes them vulnerable to winter rains and winds
If you’ve got an older roof, you may figure you don’t have to worry about the condition of your roof until it rains.
Garvey Roofing installs and repairs roofs for all seasons because the heat opens the door to the rain leaking through your roof. Here’s how.
The sun’s uv rays hit your roof and gradually weaken seams of shingles, low slope roofing materials, and underlayment on all types of roofs, including tile.
A visual inspection of your roof can show evidence of wear and tear like:
- Loose shingles and seams
- Degrading shingles
- Sealants around vents and AC units eroding and cracking
Heat wants to penetrate your roof, move into the attic, and seep into your home where it’s coolest.
An older roof doesn’t have the capacity to effectively minimize heat transferring from the outside into the cooler inside.
What should you do now?
If you can do a visual inspection of your roof look for shingles that are cracked and granules in your gutter.
Do you see loose nails and is the caulking or sealant around vents and other protrusions looking worn?
Thomas Garvey will do a free estimate on your roof to look for any problems and potential issues. He’ll also make sure your attic has adequate ventilation.
What he’ll want to know are your goals as a homeowner or commercial building owner.
The older your roof, and the longer you plan to own your home or commercial property, then the smarter you are to invest in a roof installed now.
If you plan on selling in the near future, say 3 years to 5 years out, then Thomas will let you know if you can get by in your current situation compared to the benefits of having a new roof installed.
A new roof is maximum protection
Today’s technology with the best roofing materials means your roof is going to repel nearly all of the sun’s most harmful rays. This means the inside of your home will stay as cool as possible in the summer and as warm as possible during the winter.
Low profile vents instead of dormer vents that were popular on older homes from last century can let the heat escape while offering maximum protection from fire danger.
We’re also heading into the traditional fire season.
Check out a current fireproofing special from Garvey Roofing—soffits to protect heat build up from under the eaves.
Garvey Roofing has been the roofing contractor of choice for new home construction as Altadena rebuilds.
Call Garvey Roofing
All estimates are free. Ask about the special for protecting your eaves.
Thomas Garvey offers a guarantee that covers all labor and materials.
Call 626-358-9208.
Your roof will be installed and repaired to the highest possible specifications.
As Thomas says, “When the rains fall and the winds blow, my phone doesn’t ring.”
