Taking care of your home is super important as everyone knows. Often
times there are things we miss or deem unimportant. One of the items we
often take for granted is our homes roof. The fact is that for most of
us the roof is out of site out of mind. The reality however is that the
roof is one of the most important pieces of the homes architecture and
structural components. In theory your roof should be inspected at least
once a year by a qualified roofing professional or at least someone with
experience that knows what to look for as far as roofing wear.
Roof Inspection Tips For Spring Roofing Maintenance
1) In the fall and spring it is important that you ensure your gutters
are clean and free of debris. Debris comes in the form of pine needles,
tree leaves and roofing granules. In order for the gutters to work
properly and to ensure the water flows freely the gutter and downspouts
need to be clean and clear.
2) Spring is the perfect time to
have roofs that are older, ten years and above, you will want to inspect
the roof during an intense wind/storm. With shingle roofs you will want
to look for individual shingles lifting. This would be a good indicator
of that the roofs adhesive properties are no longer working as they
should. If the adhesive is no longer working your roof becomes prone to
exposure that leads to leaks and shingles that blow off.
3) If
your home is located in high moisture are you will want to keep moss
from your roofing. This can be achieved using a moss killer product
specially designed for roofs and sweeping the moss off. You can also try
wetting the roof and sweep it off for smaller amounts of moss. Be
careful that you are not scrubbing off the shingle roofing granules.
4) Never use a pressure washer on your homes roof. With asphalt
shingles a pressure washer will remove the granules which in turn lose
the shingles built in sunscreen. Asphalt shingles exposed to UV rays
will allow the roof to age faster and your shingles to be brittle. The
same is true if you power washer cedar shake roofs. It will lose the
water repellant on top of the shingle causing you to have to reseal the
entire roof.
It is important that you use caution when inspecting your roof. Professional roofing contractors
have the equipment to ensure their safety while doing work on or
inspecting the homes roof. Execute the same type of caution when doing
roof repairs if you have decided not to pay a professional contractor to
come in and do the repairs. The best reason I can give you to hire a
professional is that they know exactly what they are looking for and can
spot minor issues with your roof before they become major roofing
issues. This can save you time and money in the long run. If your roofs
lifetime is extended even a few extra years with general maintenance it
is worth the little bit of outlay once a year to keep the roof
maintained.
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