Each year millions of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions as they ring in the new year. Most of the resolutions that are made involve personal goals such as eating healthier and weight loss, others may involve jobs, financial situations or personal relationships. What many people do not realize is that New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be just about self-improvement. Resolutions can and should include taking care of investments, such as the roof of your home or business.
Your property is one of the biggest investments made. As a home or business owner, taking care of one of your biggest assets should be part of your New Year’s Resolutions.
3 New Year’s Resolutions for your Residential or Commercial Roof
Inspection – Inspecting your roof is one of the simplest ways of keeping your roof in good shape. Doing a visual inspection from the ground is a great start as it may help you to see damages such as broken or missing tiles or shingles. However, sometimes damages may not be so visible and most home or business owners will be unable to notice these faulty areas on their own until it’s too late, or until a leak has already happened. Scheduling a yearly roof inspection with a professional allows you the chance to catch any minor roofing issues before they spiral out of control. Our experts can pinpoint potential problems in the early stages which will keep the repair cost down and will protect the integrity of your home or business.
Clean and Maintain – Cleaning your roof and maintaining the areas surrounding your roof is an important factor in protecting your roof and prolonging the longevity of your roofing system. Cleaning your roofing system, whether it be tile, shingle, metal or flat, will not only please the eye, it will help to keep it in efficient working order. Eliminating the buildup of debris from your rooftop can help to reduce the risk of mold and mildew. Maintaining the areas surrounding your roof is important as well. Trees which are too close to your roof can cause many issues if unattended. Large trees not only leave your structure vulnerable to having branches fall on your roof causing damages, the leaves can clog gutters causing rain water to not properly drain away from your roofing system. Large trees and branches may also block the sunlight from your roof, providing dark and damp areas where mold and mildew can thrive.
Repair – Repairing small roofing issues at an early stage can help you to save money in the long run. While a cracked or missing tile or shingle may not cause much of an aesthetic problem, especially if it appears in an unnoticeable area, they should not be ignored. With missing or damaged shingles or tiles, your roof is less likely to remain weatherproof. Things such as cracked or broken tiles, missing shingles or wear and tear around chimneys or vent pipes can turn into larger issues if left unattended to.
Overall, the key to keeping a healthy roof is with regular upkeep – inspection, cleaning and maintenance, and repair. While a few of the strategies in upkeeping your roof may appear to be simple, others may warrant a call to your local roofing contractor. At Crown, we have the knowledge and expertise in working with all types of roofing systems. If you are in need of roof repair, roof maintenance or a new roof, our expert professionals can take care of it for you. Crown handles all types of roofing systems from tile, shingle, slate and metal. There is no job that is too small and no task that is too big. Crown has offices across Central, South and Southwest Florida. Contact us today for a free estimate.