One often does not think about the roof over their heads until there is a problem that needs to be tackled. Choose a roof that can sustain and survive strong weather and not just look pretty on your house. The quality of the roofing materials like shingles and felts used is equally important. Build a roof that has a steeper slant as this will ensure your roof can endure harsh weather conditions.
Carry out periodic maintenance for your roof
Pay special attention to areas that have leaves accumulating as these can decompose and make your shingles rot over a period of time. Residual debris can often create a problem for drainage and gives rise to leaks and mould.
If the roof is old, one needs to closely check the condition of cupped and curled shingles. The roof can be treated by hiring a professional roof contractor as this will increase the life of your roof.
Be careful when installing any products through or onto the roof
Shingles are firmly attached to the wooden roof structure using big roofing nails but they may not be strong enough to bear the weight of satellite dishes or any electronic receivers. If you wish to place anything on the roof, make sure you do that as close as you can to a flat surface or else it can pull off the shingles on your roof.
Maintain good ventilation
One can get a good amount of ventilation by installing a ridge vent at the centre peak of the roof. To avoid any problems like heat loss, moisture build-up, mineral loss on the shingle surface or mold spore growth, maintain a well ventilated roof.
