Summer can be the most challenging time of the year for your roof. If it’s in disrepair and should be replaced, you should have a local roofing contractor replace your roof this summer. Summer is when tropical storms, high winds, and hail are more likely to affect your home. Instead of hoping your roof holds up through the summer months, here are four potential dangers that make it important to replace it.

Potential Temporary Relocation

Your roof is the most exposed part of your home when a thunderstorm, hailstorm, or windstorm blows through the area. A defective roof is more likely to fail, which could force you to relocate while your roof is replaced. According to This Old House, the cost of an asphalt roof replacement averages more than $10,000. Your homeowner's insurance might cover the cost, but your insurance provider also might deny a claim if they say you were negligent by not having a roofing contractor replace your roof.

Higher Cooling Costs

A roof is one of the best insulators your home has to protect against hot temperatures during the summer. If your roof is defective, heat can enter your home more easily and cause your air conditioning to run longer and more often. The higher utility costs could make you regret not replacing your roof. The higher heat inside your home also could make it harder to sleep on a hot night and add to your regret.

Water Leaking Into Your Home

A rainy summer can make your defective roof even worse. Water can saturate the roof and enter your home, which could cause water leaks and stains. It also can lead to the formation of mold or mildew, which could affect your family’s health. Water saturation causes the insulation to deteriorate and could weaken the roof’s support structure. A weak support structure makes a roof collapse more likely.

Pest Infestation

If you don’t have a roofing contractor replace your defective roof, you might have rodents, roaches, and other pests infest your home. Many pests can get through small cracks and crevices in your rooftop, so you must ensure your roof is the best it can be to protect your home and family against pests and the weather. Ignoring the problem only makes it worse when pests enter your home.

These are just a few of the dangers of not replacing your roof this summer. You can call us at Mac Roofing Co Inc to learn more about our roofing services and schedule work on your residential or commercial roof.