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How Moisture Damages Your Roofing System


Your roof’s primary responsibility is to protect your property from harsh weather conditions. However, it is also paramount to ensure that your system is fully functional to withstand these factors as homeowners. One of the more severe problems your roofing may encounter is moisture, and fortunately, your trusted roof replacement company will discuss some of the things you must know about this issue.

How Moisture Damages Your Roofing System

  • Moisture finds its way into a home’s attic, prompting the property at serious risk for significant structural defects. This leads to condensation and mold growth on the attic’s floor joists, roof joists, and even your roof rafters. Wood rot is highly likely when this happens, compromising the stability of the plywood sheathing, causing the other layers to separate.
  • Any roofing contractor would remind homeowners that humidity leading to your layers’ rotting can cause coughing and itchy eyes when you breathe into molds. This would also trigger allergic reactions and critical asthma attacks.
  • Excessive heat from the sun and heat rising into your attic or crawl space can cause your shingles to curl and shrink, nails to pop, and weak areas to form. Once this happens, cracks and splits on the roof can allow water to seep into your home, leading to expensive water damage.
  • As for the usual metal components, moisture can cause corrosion. Remember that when your roof features are affected by corrosion, it won’t be long before they have to be renewed. This is why good metal roofing products are treated to resist this dilemma.
  • Excess moisture may also damage your electronics that are susceptible to damage by condensation. Watch for high humidity and drastic temperature changes that may happen when bringing in electric appliances from your cold garage or basement.

Home Pro Exteriors is your leading provider of roofing and siding services. Give us a call at (845) 513-3682. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment for a window replacement. We serve customers in Newburgh, NY, and the surrounding communities.

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When we needed a new roof for our home we were met by Home Pro’s lead man, Dan Lynch, who provided us with a detailed breakdown of what the job entailed and the steps that would be taken to complete it. That breakdown was clear, concise and followed thru with professionalism. Home Pro gave us a quality job at a fair price, and you can’t ask for more.

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This is the second time we have used Home Pro Exteriors. First time we had a new roof installed and we were completely satisfied with their work. Clean and efficient. Never know the crew was there! Now we had a new window installed in our bedroom…Wow what a difference! both of the crews that worked on our home were extremely professional. and again you would never know any work was done clean and efficient as usual. We would recommend Home Pro to anyone looking for the very best in exterior work for their home.

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Terry A.Orange County, NY

I hired Home Pro Exteriors to help us execute several projects on a home renovation show and Joe and his crew were as good as it gets. He was professional, friendly, courteous, and worked effectively and efficiently to get the job done. Not only did Joe help execute ideas, but he built an art studio from scratch and made our clients cry tears of joy. He even designed and custom made draft boards for the artist himself…

Meaghan Lyric PerezOrange County, NY

We thought redoing our roof would be a nightmare but Home Pro was a dream come true. We really appreciated the time they took to explain what we could expect of the project. Their workers were skilled and a pleasure to deal with. We’re very happy with the finished result and have already recommended Home Pro to others!

Diana H.Orange County, NY

We used Home Pro Exterior to raise my mothers house they gave us a time & day. They showed up and did the work. No problems. Everyone was nice & cleaned up afterwards. Very professional. Hiring them for more work to be done. Very reliable company.Thank you Bill & Joe

Mary Schumacher-SalamoneOrange County, NY

We finally decided this was the year to build a patio room off the living room. We called several companies for an estimate, and we are so glad Home Pro was one of them. They listened to our needs and worked with us to build a suitable design. They always came on time, kept the space clean, and finished within the timeline given. We are so happy with our patio room! Thanks guys!

Jonathan C.Middletown, NY

We used Home Pro Exterior to raise my mothers house they gave us a time & day. They showed up and did the work. No problems. Everyone was nice & cleaned up afterwards. Very professional. Hiring them for more work to be done. Very reliable company.Thank you Bill & Joe

Mary Schumacher-SalamoneOrange County, NY

We finally decided this was the year to build a patio room off the living room. We called several companies for an estimate, and we are so glad Home Pro was one of them. They listened to our needs and worked with us to build a suitable design. They always came on time, kept the space clean, and finished within the timeline given. We are so happy with our patio room! Thanks guys!

Jonathan C.Middletown, NY

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