Roofing in Nashville: What Middle Tennessee Weather Asks of Your Roof

Our Nashville customers know Middle Tennessee weather keeps you on your toes. In a single year a roof here can see severe spring storms, high winds, hail, long humid summers and a few hard freezes. Here is what each season asks of your roof.

Spring: storms and wind

Spring brings the strongest storms of the year to Middle Tennessee. High winds lift and tear shingles, especially along the edges and ridges, and hail can bruise them without an obvious sign. After any big storm, a quick look from the ground for missing shingles or debris is a good habit.

Summer: heat and humidity

Long, hot summers age shingles and push attic temperatures up. Good attic ventilation and a roof color that fits the house both help. Humidity also encourages algae and moss on shaded slopes.

Fall: leaves and preparation

Fall is the time to clear gutters and valleys, fix small problems and make sure the roof is ready for winter. It is also a comfortable season for a full replacement if the roof is near the end of its life.

Winter: freeze and thaw

Winters are usually mild, but a few hard freezes each year can turn trapped water into ice. Water that gets under a lifted shingle or behind a gutter freezes, expands and makes small gaps bigger. Well-sealed flashing and a properly installed drip edge help keep water where it belongs.

Serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Tatum's Roofing brings the same care to Nashville and the surrounding communities that we bring to our Georgia customers: honest inspections, clear photos, quality materials and a crew that treats your home like their own.