Roof Shingle Blisters: Reasons and Solutions

Asphalt shingles remain one of the most popular roofing materials available because of their durability and versatility. However, they are still prone to issues, such as blistering. When left unattended, shingle blistering can shorten the life of your roofing system. That’s why it pays to learn more about this issue and prevent it when possible.

What Makes Asphalt Shingles Blister?

There are a couple of reasons why this roofing problem can happen. Shingles may blister, for instance, because moisture has become trapped within the material during the manufacturing process. Once exposed to sunlight, the trapped moisture within the shingles heat up, leading to blisters. Another likely reason is poor ventilation. If your attic ventilation is not circulating air properly, heat and moisture can build up inside the attic. This doesn’t just result in mold growth; the intense heat will also rise and cause blisters on the roofing shingles above.

Can blisters in shingles actually damage your roof? They won’t if the shingles have kept their protective granules intact. But eventually, these blisters can pop and dislodge the granules protecting the material from harmful ultraviolet rays.

How Do You Fix Shingle Blistering?

Here’s how. A properly installed shingle roof helps reduce the potential of issues, such as blistering, from developing. So, it’s important to work with an experienced roofing contractor.

Scro’s Roofing Company uses only high-quality attic ventilation from GAF, further lowering the risk of blistering in shingles. What’s more, we offer a comprehensive roof maintenance plan to better catch any warning signs of a roof issue. Expect us to provide only the best service when you turn to us for your roofing needs, whether it’s roof replacement, repair or maintenance.

Keep a sturdier and longer lasting roof system when you turn to Scro’s Roofing Company. We serve the areas in and around Clayton and Raleigh, NC. Call us today at (919) 461-0937, or fill out this contact form to schedule your roof evaluation.

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