Your asphalt roof, as durable as it is, is not immune to damage. One of the most common problems that afflict asphalt shingle roofs is blistering. In today’s post, top roof and siding contractor, Four Star Roofing explains what causes your asphalt shingles to blister in the first place and what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Blistering Shingles
During the manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for moisture to get trapped in the shingles, but this is not really the problem. Problems occur when the shingles on your roof get heated up by the sun. The moisture then vaporizes and escapes by creating cracks in the shingles, causing blistering.
Even if you do not live in a climate with intense heat, your roof can still suffer from blistering. If your residential roofers do not do a good job of installing ventilation in your attic, your roof can overheat and blisters are likely to appear. Needless to say, asphalt shingle blisters are bad news. It weakens the shingles themselves and will shorten their expected lifespan.
How To Prevent Blistering From Happening
Unfortunately, once blistering occurs there is no way to have it repaired and your only option is to have the affected shingles replaced. What you can do, however, is to stop it from happening in the first place. The most effective way to do this is to make sure that your attic is properly ventilated. A well-ventilated attic will not only stop blistering from occurring, it will also prevent a host of different problems including cracking, rusting, and sagging.
Looking for reputable roofers in Kingwood, Texas, and its surrounding areas? Then give Four Star Roofing a call at (281) 359-7663 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experts today.
