How to Put Off a Full Roof Replacement and Save by Tending to Desert Sun Damage
Is your roof in need of some attention? Faded, cracked or simply worn out? Then you may be concerned that the rigors of yet another Las Vegas summer will be its undoing. And you might be asking yourself if some minor repairs put in place today are worth it to avoid a four-figure bill down the road.
You have come to the right place. We at Nevada Exteriors know what the desert sun can do to a roof; we have been helping homeowners here in Las Vegas, NV with just that since 2018. Pick up the phone at (702)-996-4345 and let us put your mind at ease as to where you stand.
The Hard Reality of the Desert Sun on Your Roof
There is no getting around the fact that Las Vegas has some of the harshest sunlight in the country. The UV rays and heat are not kind to your shingles, tiles and underlayment, they just beat on them day in and day out. In a milder climate this would not be an issue, but the unrelenting exposure in the desert hastens the breakdown of roofing materials.
In time the sun will:
- Make shingles brittle and prone to cracking
- Strip away the granules meant to offer UV protection
- Cause the edges of the roof to curl and warp
- Compromise the sealants and flashing at the chimney and vents
- Put stress on materials as they expand and contract with the temperature
- Deteriorate the underlayment that is there to keep moisture at bay
The trouble is, it is a slow process and one that is easy to miss. Often by the time a homeowner sees something amiss from the ground, the materials below have already been compromised.
When Minor Issues Become Major Costs
A bit of worn flashing or a shingle with a crack in it is hardly cause for alarm. Yet these small breaches are where the problems start. With the roof’s defences broken, moisture and heat make their way into the structure. Before long a quick fix has become a matter of water damage and rotted decking, and you are having to consider a complete replacement. That is an expense several times over what a timely repair would have been.
But get ahead of the sun damage and the equation is quite different. You can put years on the life of your roof by tending to the wear and tear before it has a chance to spread.
Making the Numbers Work for You
Consider your roof a system in which each part has a job to do in the protection of your home. Repair a failed section in good time and you have made a modest investment for the sake of the whole. Leave it and you will find the damage encroaching on parts of the roof that were fine.
Acting early spares you from:
- Having to replace the roof in its entirety
- Any water damage to walls and ceilings within the house
- Rotted wood decking
- Mold that comes from moisture being trapped
- Cooling bills that go up as insulation performance wanes
All of these are costs that will mount up, and they are far simpler to preclude than to deal with later.
Things to Look For in Between Inspections
One does not have to get up on the roof to see the telltale signs. From inside or out there are plenty of indications:
- Shingle granules in the gutters or by the downspouts
- Shingles that are missing, curled or have a crack in them
- An uneven or faded appearance to the roof
- Staining in the attic or on the ceiling
- Light coming through the boards in the attic
Should you see any of the above, a professional should have a look at it before the next heat wave sets in.
What Homeowners See in Nevada Exteriors
Our reputation is founded on giving straight answers and doing the work right. Our team is fully licensed and insured so there is no question as to who is on your roof. We back our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and the 4.7 stars in our 100 plus Google reviews speak to the care we take.
We are here Monday to Friday from 7am until 8pm and provide free estimates so you can make an informed decision without any hard sell. For a professional assessment or a repair of whatever size, we are happy to be of service.
Get Ahead of the Summer Heat
Do not wait for the damage to leave you with no option but a new roof. Some proactive measures now will put off that project for years. Call (702)-996-4345 to set up a free estimate with Nevada Exteriors and see the savings to be had.