Houston weather isn’t easy on your roof. From hurricane season to months of scorching heat, your roof takes a beating year-round. The problem? Damage isn’t always obvious, and waiting too long to address it can mean costly repairs down the road. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Carlos Elizondo Jr., owner of Sugar Roofing, to talk about what every Houston homeowner needs to know when it comes to keeping their roof in top shape.

KATY – More than a month after the winter storm, Joshua Lynch of Katy is still dealing with major repairs inside his home. He’s one of thousands of residents across the Houston area who are still trying to recover from busted water pipes and other damage. Several neighbors KPRC 2 spoke with pointed out at least six homes where families have decided to leave until repairs could be started. “They haven’t been back since.”In addition to his own repairs, Lynch has been helping neighbors with theirs; from mucking homes to building new fences. “I just try to keep going.”Lynch believes it will take two to three months before his home is fully restored.