Is Your Roof Ready for a Hudson Valley Summer?
Is Your Roof Ready for a Hudson Valley Summer?
5 Issues Westchester & Orange County Homeowners Should Watch For
5 Issues Westchester & Orange County Homeowners Should Watch For
Hudson Valley summers are no joke. One minute it’s blazing sun, the next it’s a sideways thunderstorm. And while you’re focused on A/C and weekend barbecues, your roof’s taking the heat—literally. Here are five summer-specific issues we see every year in Westchester and Orange County, and how to stop them before they become costly headaches.
Hudson Valley summers are no joke. One minute it’s blazing sun, the next it’s a sideways thunderstorm. And while you’re focused on A/C and weekend barbecues, your roof’s taking the heat—literally. Here are five summer-specific issues we see every year in Westchester and Orange County, and how to stop them before they become costly headaches.
1. ☀️ UV Damage from Intense Sunlight
1. ☀️ UV Damage from Intense Sunlight
Towns like White Plains, Rye, and Yorktown see long, hot afternoons that hammer shingles with UV rays
Asphalt shingles start to dry out, curl, or crack which leads to cracking, curling, and premature wear—especially on older homes
South-facing slopes usually take the most damage
Why It Matters:
Once shingles lose their protective layer, they can’t repel water properly. That means a short summer storm can cause long-term leaks, mold, and structural damage—without you noticing until it’s too late.
Pro Tip: Stand at street level and scan for shingles that look patchy or dry.
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Towns like White Plains, Rye, and Yorktown see long, hot afternoons that hammer shingles with UV rays
Asphalt shingles start to dry out, curl, or crack which leads to cracking, curling, and premature wear—especially on older homes
South-facing slopes usually take the most damage
Why It Matters:
Once shingles lose their protective layer, they can’t repel water properly. That means a short summer storm can cause long-term leaks, mold, and structural damage—without you noticing until it’s too late.
Pro Tip: Stand at street level and scan for shingles that look patchy or dry.
Learn more about roof replacement in New York.
2. 🌧️ Flash Storms & Wind Damage
2. 🌧️ Flash Storms & Wind Damage
Sudden summer storms are common across the region, especially near the Hudson River
High winds can lift shingles or tear flashing around vents and chimneys
We’ve seen wind-driven rain peel back shingles in towns like Tarrytown, Newburgh and Rye
Why It Matters:
Damage from summer storms often goes unnoticed until water shows up inside your attic or ceiling. A single lifted shingle can lead to hundreds (or thousands) in hidden water damage.
Pro Tip: Walk around your home after any big storm. Look for displaced shingles, torn flashing, or pieces of roofing in your yard.
Need a pro to take a look? We offer roof inspections in White Plains.
Sudden summer storms are common across the region, especially near the Hudson River
High winds can lift shingles or tear flashing around vents and chimneys
We’ve seen wind-driven rain peel back shingles in towns like Tarrytown, Newburgh and Rye
Why It Matters:
Damage from summer storms often goes unnoticed until water shows up inside your attic or ceiling. A single lifted shingle can lead to hundreds (or thousands) in hidden water damage.
Pro Tip: Walk around your home after any big storm. Look for displaced shingles, torn flashing, or pieces of roofing in your yard.
Need a pro to take a look? We offer roof inspections in White Plains.
3. 🦠 Mold & Mildew from High Humidity
3. 🦠 Mold & Mildew from High Humidity
If you’ve ever spent August in Peekskill, you know the humidity is no joke
Heat + humidity = the perfect cocktail for mold and rot under your shingles
Poor ventilation or minor roof leaks lead to attic mold—especially in Tudor-style homes with tight attic spaces
Why It Matters:
Mold spreads fast in homes without good airflow. Left untreated, it damages rafters, ruins insulation, and hurts your air quality. It’s one of the top hidden threats we see in homes from Warwick to Scarsdale.
What to do: If your attic smells musty or feels like a sauna, it’s worth a look.
If you’ve ever spent August in Peekskill, you know the humidity is no joke
Heat + humidity = the perfect cocktail for mold and rot under your shingles
Poor ventilation or minor roof leaks lead to attic mold—especially in Tudor-style homes with tight attic spaces
Why It Matters:
Mold spreads fast in homes without good airflow. Left untreated, it damages rafters, ruins insulation, and hurts your air quality. It’s one of the top hidden threats we see in homes from Warwick to Scarsdale.
What to do: If your attic smells musty or feels like a sauna, it’s worth a look.
4. 🕷️ Pest Problems Under Loose Shingles
4. 🕷️ Pest Problems Under Loose Shingles
Small gaps in shingles or soffits become cool summer hideouts
Summer critters love cool, dark places—like the underside of a lifted shingle
Squirrels in Ossining, raccoons in White Plains, wasps in Armonk—we’ve seen them all
Why It Matters:
Once inside, animals can shred insulation, chew wires, and block ventilation. One New Windsor client found a full squirrel nest inside their attic fan duct. Not ideal.
Fix: If you hear scratching, buzzing, or flapping—don’t wait. Call someone before they invite friends.
Small gaps in shingles or soffits become cool summer hideouts
Summer critters love cool, dark places—like the underside of a lifted shingle
Squirrels in Ossining, raccoons in White Plains, wasps in Armonk—we’ve seen them all
Why It Matters:
Once inside, animals can shred insulation, chew wires, and block ventilation. One New Windsor client found a full squirrel nest inside their attic fan duct. Not ideal.
Fix: If you hear scratching, buzzing, or flapping—don’t wait. Call someone before they invite friends.
5. 🍃 Gutters Overflowing on Colonial-Style Homes
5. 🍃 Gutters Overflowing on Colonial-Style Homes
Westchester and Orange are full of mature trees—great for shade, terrible for summer gutters
Maples, oaks, and pines drop leaves, needles, and seed pods all season
Gutters clog, water backs up, and spills onto siding and roof edges
Why It Matters:
Clogged gutters lead to roof edge rot, basement leaks, and siding stains. It’s a slow-moving issue that hits homes in Pleasantville and Port Jervis alike.
Internal link: Check out our gutter services in Westchester and Orange County.
Live in Westchester or Orange County and think your roof might be feeling the heat? Let’s take a look before it turns into a fall emergency.
Westchester and Orange are full of mature trees—great for shade, terrible for summer gutters
Maples, oaks, and pines drop leaves, needles, and seed pods all season
Gutters clog, water backs up, and spills onto siding and roof edges
Why It Matters:
Clogged gutters lead to roof edge rot, basement leaks, and siding stains. It’s a slow-moving issue that hits homes in Pleasantville and Port Jervis alike.
Internal link: Check out our gutter services in Westchester and Orange County.
Live in Westchester or Orange County and think your roof might be feeling the heat? Let’s take a look before it turns into a fall emergency.
Got a hunch something’s not right up top? Let’s take a look!
Got a hunch something’s not right up top? Let’s take a look!
Got a hunch something’s not right up top? Let’s take a look!
