{"id":1983,"date":"2021-02-12T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/?p=1983"},"modified":"2021-02-15T23:11:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T23:11:14","slug":"sun-damage-on-roofs-how-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/sun-damage-on-roofs-how-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Damage on Roofs: How and Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here in Colorado, we\u2019re well-acquainted with the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, our state has an especially high number of sunny days<\/a> per year. And, as much fun as it is to get out and enjoy some time in the sun, direct sunlight can wreak havoc on roofing materials like shingles, membranes, flashing, and tile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not so much the visible<\/em> sunlight that is to blame for most of the damage our roofs endure here in Colorado. It\u2019s the ultraviolet (UV) radiation that is especially destructive. Over time, UV radiation breaks down the chemical bonds that keep roofing materials together; even the most well-built shingles or commercial roofing will succumb to the cumulative damage caused by UV exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When this happens, it\u2019s just a matter of time before water leaks start to expose the UV-related roof damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, the roofing experts at A-to-Z Roofing & Exteriors are sharing some information about how to detect sun damage on a roof. And, we\u2019ll be giving you some tips for how to protect your roofing investment by using products and procedures that go a long way in fighting the destructive effects of sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Detect Sun Damage on Roofs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wind, heavy rain, snow, and hail all do their part to degrade roofs over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun damage is a bit trickier to detect, as it can develop over long stretches of time. And, unless you know exactly what to look for early on, irreversible sun damage can set in without much warning at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common visual signs of sun damage on roofs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n