While they are not as prominent as the other visible components of your roof, both the soffit and fascia play a crucial role in ensuring the system’s long-term weather protection. Like the shingles and flashings, they need to be replaced as soon as they show extensive damage. In this blog, GAF Master Elite® roofer Ken Morton & Sons LLC shares the signs that your roof needs a new set of soffit and fascia boards.
Roof Vents: Why Are They Important?
The roof does serve as your home’s primary defense against the elements, but it also needs sufficient ventilation to remain effective. With the right amount of intake and exhaust vents, you can prolong the life of your roof by minimizing the damaging effects of heat and moisture. In this blog, Ken Morton & Sons LLC, one of the top roofing and siding contractors in the area, shares the importance of roof vents.
3 Reasons Why Roofing Systems Fail
Understanding the most common causes of premature roof failure allows you to take the necessary steps to ensure its longevity and performance. Ken Morton & Sons LLC, one of the leading roofing and siding contractors in the area, explains three reasons why roofing systems fail.
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What Are the Usual Culprits Behind Roof Blisters?
Blisters are bubbles or pockets of air that form on your shingle roof’s surface when volatiles (chemical compounds added to asphalt to waterproof them) flash out of the asphalt. Should you be worried about blisters on asphalt shingles? Since asphalt shingles are made of two layers, blisters won’t immediately cause leaks. However, they can drastically shorten your shingle roof’s lifespan.
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Why a Roof Replacement Should Never Be Delayed
What’s the worst that could happen if a roof replacement is deliberately delayed? If damaged roofing components aren’t replaced immediately, the damage can affect other parts of your home, turning relatively simple roof repairs into more extensive—and expensive—overhauls.
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