Is Moisture Damaging Your Roof? Here’s How to Fix It.

Winter is coming; will you know what to do when ice bites at the nails of your roof?

Read on to identify the signs of excessive moisture in your home and understand the control protocol. So, you can look out for your roof and your well-being.

Protect Your Home and Health
You should take moisture seriously because it leads to the buildup of mildew. It’s a health hazard for all residents and can eventually cause your roof to collapse.

Ten Signs of High Humidity In the Home
Here are ten signals of a moisture problem:

1. Wet or black stains on the walls
2. A moldy smell
3. Higher energy bills
4. Peeling paint
5. Bending wood floors
6. Poor ventilation
7. Damp attic insulation
8. Drip marks on the attic floor
9. Frost or ice buildup on the roofing nails
10. Water contact indicator tape that changes color

How Moisture Damages Your Roof
Along with the interior of your home, your roof will increasingly crumble when moisture gets out of hand. Extra moisture can occur when you have:

• poor ventilation
• Sweating or leaking pipes
• water in your foundation
• lack of or not enough insulation
  
• leak(s) in the roof

If you have a leak in your roof, the rain will seep through the cracks into the attic. In addition to a roof leak, all other causes of moisture can develop mold that will deteriorate the roof sheathing, and shingles may curl. 

How to Eliminate Moisture
First, you need to find the cause of the moisture infiltration and a way to control it. A roofing professional can assess the situation and determine if it is a leak in your roof, poor ventilation, or another problem. Finally, ensure to waterproof your roof and house and seal all air leakages.

There are abundant indications that water is hurting your home. Mold is dangerous; it’s crucial to control the moisture. If you’re experiencing any of these warning signs, call Town Corners Roofing and Exteriors for a roof inspection today!​

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