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Summer is the ideal season for elements to be checked for roof maintenance. You don’t want to be dealing with roof maintenance during the dead of winter! Visually inspecting your roof will give you a clear idea of the overall condition and the work needed. As the saying goes, prevention is better than healing, so here are the different points to watch out for on your roof. Keep reading to check out all of our roof maintenance tips!
Just as we regularly check the health of our bodies and the efficiency of our businesses, the roof needs its routine check-up too. Twice a year—once in spring and once in fall—mark your calendar for a thorough inspection and roof repair. Look for:
Asphalt shingles are a staple in roofing due to their cost-effectiveness and decent lifespan of approximately 15 to 30 years. Here are some detailed yet straightforward maintenance tips for your asphalt-shingled roof:
Asphalt may seem humble, but with these vigilant care steps, it can reliably keep you covered through many seasons.
Next, enter the venerable clay tile, which has a lifespan often exceeding 50 years. Here’s how to treat these terracotta treasures:
Treasure these earthen shields by giving them the attentive maintenance they deserve, and they will honour you with centuries of service.
The rising star in roofing materials is undoubtedly metal roofing, boasting a lifespan of 40 to 70 years with proper care. To preserve its modern sheen and durability:
Metal might be tough, but with the right care, its endurance only amplifies, providing you with a generation-spanning safeguard.
Finally, the grand slate roof, which, when treated with reverence, can surpass 100 years. Caring for this regal material involves:
With these considerations, your slate roof will be more than just a covering; it’s a legacy passed on through time.
Firstly, a shingle is a small coating element that protects roofs and facades from the elements. For roofing, asphalt shingles wear over time due to intense weather conditions. See if your shingles are broken, or warped or if some have raised corners. Check out the nails. Do you see any nails that appear to be loose or visible? The ridge is the upper meeting line of two sides of your roof. It allows these two parts to be joined and ensures that the covering is watertight. Have a look at the ridge — does it look damaged? Any of these issues could result in some much-needed roof shingles repair.
Secondly, the flashing is a part that is used to ensure water tightness at different points in a structure. A flash can be installed around a chimney to protect it from rain or snow. Check to see if there are any rusty or damaged flashings for standard roof maintenance. Do some flashings appear loose? Are there sealing joints that are cracked or a lack of sealant? In short, if you find some you will need to do some roof maintenance.
Lastly, the attic is made up of the frame and the roof. This is the space under the roof as well as the interior volume bounded by the slopes and the last floor.
Do you see signs of water infiltration through the cover? Perhaps the soffits are blocked. It is advisable to check vents, soffits or fans to make sure dirt or materials do not block them.
Gutters collect rainwater at the base of a roof’s slopes. They can be clogged by leaves during fall, attacked by rust or detached. Remember to check these out during your last inspection! Lastly, once you’ve thoroughly checked out all of these elements, your roof should be good to go for the next few seasons!
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The condition of your roof mirrors the attention and care you bestow upon it. By following the outlined path of comprehensive roof maintenance, you not only safeguard your property but also demonstrate diligence that reflects your overall commitment to excellence. Let’s step forward together, ensuring your roof stands as resilient as your entrepreneurial spirit.
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