{"id":236789,"date":"2022-06-26T20:24:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T03:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/?p=236789"},"modified":"2022-07-26T20:52:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T03:52:40","slug":"how-sun-damages-los-angeles-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/blog\/how-sun-damages-los-angeles-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"How The Los Angeles Sun Damages Your Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”2_3″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The Sun is the life source for all living things on Earth. It lights up the sky, helps plants and trees grow, provides us with vitamins and minerals, and allows us to generate and store solar energy. As phenomenal as the sun can be, it can also be quite destructive. Its UV rays, with prolonged exposure, can scorch your home\u2019s roofing system.<\/p>\n

Providing your home with the best tools to combat the sun\u2019s damaging effects is our top priority at Guardian Roofs<\/a>. We believe in equipping your home with heat-resistant roofing materials so that your home has adequate protection for decades.<\/p>\n

These are some ways the sun can damage your home\u2019s roofing system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Cracking<\/p>\n

Cracking and Breaking<\/h2>\n

Prolonged exposure to the sun may cause your roofing materials to dry out and eventually crack and break. This process tends to occur much faster for homes in dry and arid climates.<\/p>\n

Some roofing materials are better than others at resisting the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays. Roofing materials like metal are excellent at reflecting these UV rays, thus reducing their damaging effects.<\/p>\n

Thermal Shock<\/h2>\n

Extreme day and night temperatures may lead your roofing materials to undergo thermal shock. Thermal shock happens when the heat causes the materials to expand, and the cold causes the materials to contract.<\/p>\n

This continuous expansion and contraction process may lead to the degradation of your roofing materials and their eventual breakdown.<\/p>\n

Bleaching<\/h2>\n

Your beautiful colored roofing system may look a little worse for wear due to the bleaching effects of the sun\u2019s rays.<\/p>\n

A bleached roof will likely make your home look old and aged and thus ruin your home\u2019s curb appeal. Luckily your roof can easily be repainted or recoated and returned to its former glory.<\/p>\n

\"Crumbling<\/p>\n

Crumbling<\/h2>\n

Much like the cracking and breaking of roofing materials, the Sun\u2019s UV rays combined with the natural oxidizing of materials may lead to your roofing materials becoming brittle and eventually crumbling.<\/p>\n

If you notice any sun damage occurring on your roof, it\u2019s vital to schedule an inspection with your local roofing company. Having an idea of how bad the damage is essential to your roof\u2019s lifeline. You\u2019ll be able to decide whether your roofing systems require repairs<\/a> or an entire roof replacement<\/a>. For all roofing inquiries, give Guardian Roofs a call today![\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_3″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]