Helpful Tips to Maintain Your Roof & Increase its Life Expectancy
Your home’s roof is one of its most important features, therefore maintaining it and keeping it in the best possible condition must be a priority. Repairing or replacing a roof can be a financial burden, however regularly maintaining your roof will help your roof last longer and save you money over the long run. The following tips are a few preventative maintenance tips you can do to ensure your roof lasts as long as possible.
Roof Maintenance Tips
- Inspect your Roof Regularly: At a minimum complete an annual inspection of your roof to identify any damage or potential future issues. In addition to an annual inspection you should inspect your roof after major storms or hurricanes. While inspecting be sure to look for any dips in the roof which may signal a leak as well as any cracked shingles or excess debris buildup. The sooner you identify any damage to a roof the easier it is to repair.
- Keep the Surface and Gutters Clean and Free of Debris: Keeping your gutters clean and clear is important to maintaining your roof. A trowel can be used to clean larger debris from gutters and a simple garden hose will work help remove finer debris. Keep the roofs surface clean of debris and leaves as this can lead to additional roof issues.
- Eliminate overhanging branches/trees: Overhanging trees and branches can leave homeowners with major damage should a large branch fall on the roof. Additionally, overhanging branches or trees allow small animals and rodents to access your roof and cause damage.
A roof is one of the most important features of a home as it protects us from inclement weather. A new roof can cost thousands of dollars; therefore, it is important to maximize the longevity of your roof. By regularly inspecting your roof, keeping the gutters and surface clear, and trimming overhanging branches you can help prevent small roofing issues from becoming major repair or replacement jobs. Finally, should you need a roof repaired or replaced it is important to only use a reputable, licensed, professional roofing company.
Who to Call
The professionals at Crown have years of experience maintaining and repairing damaged roofs. We work with roofs of all types, tile, shingle, metal or flat. Crown offers services for both Commercial and Residential roofs. There is no job that is too big and no task too small for Crown. Call us today to schedule your appointment for a free estimate.