THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021
Join Us for the next 8 Months for Home Maintenance Tips. We will be sharing Tips to help prevent damages to your home.
5 Roof Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Did you know that a roof requires maintenance just like your air conditioner, garage door, etc.? To get the most life expectancy out of your roof I recommend the following 5 Roof Maintenance tips.
1. Check your Shingles Regularly
With the heavy rains and strong winds, we have in our area on a regular basis it’s a good idea to inspect your roof or have a roofer out to make sure you don’t have any missing or cracked shingles or missing granules.
2. Look for Leaks on your Ceilings and in your Attic.
It’s important to inspect your ceilings and attic as often as you review your roof to make sure you don’t see any stains. In the event you see a stain its important you fix the damaged area to prevent any serious issues from occurring. The longer you wait on fixing an issue the more damage that can be caused.
3. Make sure your gutters stay clean allowing water a way to flow off your roof. Clogged gutters can allow water to seep under the structure of your roof causing rot long term.
4. Trim any branches that are touching or over hanging your roof. Tree branches sitting on your roof can damage your roof and limit the life expectancy of your roof.
5. While most roofs have a life expectancy of 20-50 years its very important to know that you need to maintenance your roof before then. Over time sealers tend to wear out on your roof with the heat and weather events we experience in our area. If you have a Chimney its important to make sure you don’t have any cracks or missing mortar which can allow water penetration to enter your home. Recently I have been seeing more homes that have ceiling damage and or mold damage inside their home from water penetration. A good rule of thumb is to have a roofer inspect your roof at least every 5 years to make sure your roof jacks are sealed and haven’t cracked over time, and any exposed nails are covered.
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