Gainesville, VA Roofers

Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roof Ventilation

Gainesville, VA has always been a center for commerce, with historical beginnings as a shipping point for timber grain and cattle. It remains a popular area for housing and commercial developments. People that live here enjoy the humid, subtropical climate. The winters are mild and the summers are warm with frequent thunderstorms. It never really dries out in Gainesville and this can be troublesome for your roof.
 
Roof repair does not always involve stopping water leaks. Water damage to a house is common if your attic does not have proper ventilation. This is of the utmost importance for extending the life of your roof. Roofing companies in Gainesville can determine the reasons why you are having excess moisture issues and recommend the best solutions. We find that there can be many contributing factors to high humidity in a home. Tumble driers, dishwashers, showers, bathtubs, damp basements, air conditioning units and condensation on copper water lines can all be sources.
 
Condensation forms in the attic when the humidity cannot escape. It can be so bad it will trickle down into the rooms below and be mistaken for a leaky roof. The correct amount of roof ventilation in the attic minimizes the difference in temperature between the attic space and the air outside. This reduces the amount of condensation that forms.
 
Your roof is covered with a layer of plywood or decking material. The roof deck has multiple layers of roofing materials on top to make it impermeable to water. The underside of the roof deck needs to breathe and this requires contact with circulating air. Excess humidity breaks down the adhesives used in plywood, making it soft and spongy. It will eventually sag, creating a place for rainwater to accumulate and seep under the shingles.
 
Inside the attic, all wood structures rot from mildew and dampness. Wet insulation becomes the breeding ground for black mold. Anything metal begins to rust. Ducting and plumbing lines will eventually crash onto your ceiling. The humid climate in Gainesville contributes to roof problems such as these. We can assess your ventilation situation and remedy with the proper roof repair solutions long before it become severely destructive or you need an entire roof replacement.

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