How to Maintain Your Roof
We protect assets to preserve their value every day. We clean our teeth, change our car’s oil, and might even have an annual check-up at the doctor’s. Maintaining your roofing system is no different! While normal aging will occur on all roofs, regular roof maintenance can keep yours clean and identify small issues before they turn into expensive repairs.
Whether you have a shake roof, flat roof, metal roof, rubber roof or more, read on to discover how to maintain your roof.
Why Roof Maintenance is Important
Overlooking roof maintenance can result in quicker wear and tear, limited warranty coverage, and inconvenient leaks. Roofs are exposed to a lot while protecting you and your family from the elements. Systems can be damaged by flying debris in storms, flyaway embers from a nearby home fire or wildfire, structural damage from earthquakes, and more.
Maintaining a roof is a collaboration between the homeowner and a roofing professional. Regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance are critical for the optimal performance of your roofing system and will ensure you get the most out of your overhead investment.
Roof Maintenance Tips
Ready to start maintaining your roof? Below are some ideas to get you started. This list is not exhaustive and can vary based on your system’s needs.
Keep your roof surface clean at drainage areas to avoid clogging. If you are able to, clean out leaves and goop from your gutters.
Trim overhanging trees to prevent falling leaves or branches from collecting on your roof.
Do not store materials or exhaust kitchen waste on your roof.
If you have roof shingles, check for missing shingles, moss, or mold. If you have metal elements, check for signs of rust or corrosion.
If you experience a leak, identify the leak’s location (roof, window, skylight, metal ductwork, etc.) and contact a roofing professional.
When you hire a roofing professional for a maintenance inspection, they should do an extensive check of your system for signs of wear and tear. Depending on your roofing system, they will check for the following items:
Corrosion, chipping, and cracking of materials
Metal flashing sealants, fasteners, and placements
Gutters, drains, and downspouts for cleanliness and debris level
Displaced tiles and cracked shingles
Hail damage, ice, vegetative growth, and more
If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule a roof inspection and start protecting your asset, contact Harbert Roofing Inc. online or at 530-223-3251.