Top Tips for Roofing Maintenance
Roof maintenance is very important to promote a long lasting roof. An effective roof is critical to the overall protection, insulation, security, and fiscal investment of a home. Neglect to this vital part of a property can result in significant damage and costly repairs or needed replacement.
The type of roofing material utilized has influence over the best maintenance strategies to promote optimum roof condition. Regular inspection, cleaning, and other tactics will help keep the roof operational as long as possible. A roofing contractor or professional may be an option but there really is no need for the extra expense and most people will be more then able to protect and maintain a healthy roof.
Inspecting the roof periodically is one of the first steps for proper roof maintenance. Inspections are particularly important in late fall and early spring. Visual inspections should analyse for loose, missing, or curled shingles, cracked tiles, and frayed edges. If applicable, flashings around roof openings such as skylights, chimneys, and vents should be given special attention. Proper cleaning of the roof is some of the most regular preventive care activities that should take place.
The accumulation of dirt, leaves, and debris should be periodically removed to minimise deterioration of the roof. The accumulation of snow is especially problematic for certain types of roofs in the winter and this should be attended too before it overburdens the structural integrity of the roof.
Gutters should be regularly cleaned and have debris removed from them this can be done yourself or by a gutter cleaner who should use professional gutter cleaning equipment, this can help prevent water build up and blockages that can lead to bursting gutters and possible flooding. Trees that are in close proximity to the house should have branches trimmed that may pose a threat to the roof in high winds, this tactic will also help prevent leaves, dirt and tree sap from further clogging up the roof.
The actual branches can damage the roof if allowed to. These branches can give easy access to the roof by animals such as squirrels and other pests that can easily cause damage to the roof. These animals can actually attack the roof with biting and scratching without motive or to gain access to the attic or inside the home. Algae and moss can be removed from a roof with bleach, water and pressure washing all from a ladder; without actually having to climb onto your roof, otherwise a good old fashioned sponge and elbow grease should do the trick. If you don’t have a head for highs try a family member or find a cheap and friendly roofing contractor.
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