How to keep your roof in excellent condition
Not too many people realise it, but our roof is synonymous with the home itself and should be given regular roof maintenance, as illustrated by that old cliché about having a “roof above our heads”. It’s the roof that essentially protects us from the elements, and it’s only proper that we take good care of it and make it last a long, long time.
To keep your roof in excellent condition, here are some roof maintenance tips on extending its life, condition and appearance.
Roof maintenance: Regular cleaning
Your roof and its gutters and downpipes tend to collect leaves, twigs, tree branches and other kinds of debris, particularly when your home is surrounded by trees that are higher than your house. Eventually, they can clog gutters, trap water, and cause damage to your roof. If you clean your roof, gutters and downpipes on a regular basis, you will be able to extend its life. A gutter cleaning professional can help you will regular maintenance work to save your roof and gutters from ongoing damage.
Moss and mould removal
Over time, moss and mould will build up on your roof, particularly when you haven’t been that diligent in regularly maintaining it. Aside from eventually damaging your roof as time passes, it can also be very unsightly. For safety reasons, we recommend you engage the right roof professionals for this.
Roof restoration
For many roof types, a pressure clean and roof paint can not only protect your roof from rust and preserve the integrity of the materials but it can get your roof looking practically brand new again. A professional roof restoration business can help you with roof pressure cleaning and roof painting services using the right products. Some even offer excellent guarantees. (And just a tip, be extremely weary of telegraph poles roof advertisers as there is no way you will get a quality roof restoration for $1500).
Regular roof inspection
Ideally, you should be checking your roof for any signs of damage, discolouration or warping twice a year. This way, you will be able to detect any roof problems the earliest possible time. Should you see any signs of damage or leaks after a rain, don’t hold off fixing or repairing it, no matter how small they seem. Small problems eventually become big problems if you just leave them be, and bigger roof problems are certainly going to cost you a whole lot more to fix.
Have a roofing professional inspect your roof
As mentioned previously, a regular roof inspection will do wonders to its longevity. However, it will be even better if you rely on a roofing professional for this task. Sure, you may be able to spot certain problems from the ground, but you will still need to climb up to the roof and do what needs to be done. Aside from the possibility that your skills aren’t enough to deal with problems you discover, being up there on the roof can prove to be rather dangerous for you. It’s always best to leave a regular roof inspection to a roofing professional that carries the right experience, training and equipment. Further, it is important to ensure that the roof professional you engage is a specialist (and not just a general handyman) in identifying and fixing roof repair problems. We also recommend asking if they will return if the roof leak problem is not fixed, as in many cases you may not absolutely know until the next rain downpour. The good tradies certainly will!
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