Catching Big Air is a Thrill – Less so When It’s Your Roofing Shingles
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River is an ideal place to enjoy the combination of water sports and the wind. World-class kiteboarding and windsurfing can be enjoyed throughout the year due to the high winds that are funneled through the 80-mile channel.
Depending on the age of the home, it may be time to start thinking about the condition of your roof. Older homes may be using 3-tab or asphalt shingles for their roofing. After a few decades, these shingles are no match for the high winds in the Summer and cold temperatures during the winter.
Meet Mother Nature’s Match: Metal Roofing Systems Designed to Stand Inclement Weather in the PNW
Hood River’s location in the Columbia River Gorge subjects it to the extremes. During the winter, the cold wind blows through and freezes any precipitation. The ice thaws during the day and freezes again overnight. This freeze-thaw cycle causes an ice dam: water gets under the shingles, freezes, and lifts the shingles.
It doesn’t take long before the shingles become loose, creating areas where water can get to the underlayment and decking of the roof. When that freezes, pockets are created where water can enter the home. If the wind blows off a shingle or two, the roof becomes leakier.
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If you have a Hood River summer home, instead of relaxation you could find water damage, mold, and mildew. With Mountaintop Metal Roofing, those winter weather problems become a thing of the past. Made to withstand winds of up to 165 miles per hour, our aluminum roofing won’t peel, chip, or crack and are fade-resistant for 30 years.
That’s why Mountaintop Metal Roofing feels confident in offering a lifetime guarantee on all of our roofing. We feel the durability of our metal roofing products can’t be beaten, even in the harsh weather conditions of Hood River. It is truly a set it and forget it roofing material – and looks great for decades!
