In one year, a North Texas roof can see 105-degree days, golf-ball hail, 70 mph straight-line winds and, every so often, an ice storm like February 2021. Each one stresses the roof in a different way.
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Heat
Months of direct sun dry out asphalt shingles and fade their color. The bigger threat is from underneath: a poorly ventilated attic can get much hotter than the outdoor air and cook the shingles from below.
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Hail
North Texas is one of the most hail-prone regions in the country. Hail bruises shingles and cracks the mat inside, usually without visible damage from the ground.
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Wind
Straight-line winds and tornado-producing storms break the seals on shingles, strip ridge caps and pull loose gutters.
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Heavy rain
Texas rain tends to come fast. Clogged or undersized gutters overflow, and worn flashing or cracked vent boots let water in.
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Ice and hard freezes
Rare here, but damaging when they happen. Ice can build up at the eaves and push water back under shingles, and heavy ice brings down limbs.
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Fix small problems quickly
Whatever the weather, a roof with small problems takes more damage than a sound one. A yearly inspection, plus one after each big storm, is the best protection. Call (855) 741-ROOF to schedule one for free.