Roof shingles can be affected by weather such as hail and wind or even the heat from the sun. Critters can cause damage to shingles as they scurry across your roof.

There are several ways the summer heat can damage your home. Luckily, they are mostly preventable with some regular home maintenance, especially if you know what to look for and when.

Extreme heat can wreak havoc on your roof even when the weather is dry. It’s essential to inspect it, look for damaged shingles or tiles, and replace them before they leak and cause more damage.

Even without a flood, extreme heat can damage water in surprising ways, specifically with your plumbing. Take metal pipes: They can expand and contract and, over time, leak.