How Excess Moisture Can Damage Your Roof

Rain, hail, wind and sun–these can cause damage to your roof in different ways. But there’s still one thing every homeowner should also be wary of–moisture. When overlooked, moisture damage can compromise the performance and structural integrity of your roofing system, leading to extensive roofing repairs or, if the damage is extensive, a complete roof replacement.

Deschutes Roofing & Insulation, the trusted roofing contractor in the area, shares how excess moisture can damage a home roof and what homeowners can do about it.

• Rot. Poor attic ventilation and insulation is the primary reason your roof can become exposed to moisture. Moisture, whether it comes from outside or inside your home, ends up being absorbed by the deck and rafters–components that serve as the roof’s foundation. Because the rafters and decking mostly consist of wood, their exposure to moisture allows rot to develop. This can cause them to warp, effectively compromising their integrity.

• Corrosion. The fasteners and connectors that hold the roof framing together are made of metal. The presence of moisture in the attic can make them susceptible to corrosion. Along with the decay in the decking and trusses, corrosion in the roof framing components can weaken the system even more.

The indications of roof moisture damage are fairly obvious. The roof decking may be discolored, water-stained, and warped. Additionally, the trusses and framing may be moist and soft to the touch. Once you spot the signs of moisture damage to your roof, promptly call a professional roofing and seamless gutter company like Deschutes Roofing & Insulation.

Our skilled and experienced team will perform a comprehensive inspection. This way, we can determine the extent of moisture damage to your roofing system. Once we’ve evaluated the condition of your system, we’ll suggest the most appropriate and effective solution. In cases where the deck and trusses have already rotted, a roof replacement should be the ideal one.

Schedule Your Home Roof Inspection

You can count on Deschutes Roofing & Insulation for expert seamless gutters installation. And if you need professional roof moisture damage inspection and repair, we can help you with them, as well. Call us today at (541) 313-5944  (Bend), (503) 967-9590, (Portland), (541) 246-6860 (Eugene), (503) 468-7663 (Lake Oswego), or (503) 928-8750 (Beaverton). You may also fill out this contact form to schedule a roof evaluation. We proudly serve Bend and other areas in Central Oregon and Southern Washington.