Weather Damage and Weather-Resistant Roofing Materials

Author: emmaphillips | Posted: 26.04.2012

Orlando, Florida is famous for its tropical climate, which gives it a warm, yet lush atmosphere where people can bask in the sun and get beautiful tans. Tropical climate tends to be very hot, requiring homes to have efficient ventilation systems to make living there more comfortable.

Snow is a rare occurrence in Orlando, so people rarely have to deal with snow-related problems. However, Florida’s tropical climate means the area receives a lot of rainfall. This also means it’s one of the more humid areas in the US. Rain occurs more frequently, so people’s houses are more prone to weather-related damage than in non-tropical climate. Weather damage can range from simple mold and mildew formation due to moisture build up to severe cases like total roof collapses.

While rainy days don’t always pose a serious threat, rain brought about by hurricanes is a totally different story. Although not all hurricanes pass through Orlando, residents still feel the turbulent gusts of wind and heavy rains, causing considerable damage to their homes, especially to their roofs. This is why many homeowners hire exceptionally-competent roofing contractors to reinforce their roofs in preparation for strong rainstorms.

Like snow, tornados are a rare occurrence in Orlando. However, tornado clouds often carry hail: frozen droplets that grow and grow until they are heavy enough to fall. Hail can fall on roofs and break shingles, vent pipes, and gutters. While people can’t do anything when a tornado hits their homes, they can still protect their roofs from hailstone damage with help from Orlando roof repair experts.

Many Orlando roofing companies now make it a point to offer strong roofing materials like metal roofs and asphalt shingles. Metal roofs are made of galvanized steel, which are lightweight, durable, and resistant to corrosion. Metal roofs can be made up of metal shingles coated with asphalt and resin/ceramic granules to enhance the metal roof's resistance to water and physical impacts, or large, metal panels for easier installation and maintenance.

Roofing contractors Orlando homeowners hire also recommend using asphalt shingles, which are made of durable fiberglass covered with asphalt. These shingles can withstand impact from hailstones, fallen branches, and other debris that may land on your roof during hurricanes, and they are heavy enough to avoid getting blown away by all but the strongest windstorms. If you want to find out more about durable roofing materials, you can check out allroofingmaterials.com.



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