Every roof, regardless of the material and roofing supplies used needs to be maintained. Routine maintenance leads to two things €“
- Ensures long life
- Any problem can be fixed before the damage becomes too expensive
Here are few tips to maintain your roof:
Check for signs of damage
Signs of damage can be anything from fungus, discolouration or torn and missing tiles. These signs can be seen in every roofing material like shingles, tiles, gutters, etc. If you notice the signs of fungus, discolouration or mould, the roofs should immediately be cleaned.
Torn and missing shingles and tiles should be replaced with new ones. This can lead to leakage and damage the overall roofing system.
Check for leakage
Leakage not only damages the roof but also the interiors of house. This leakage can weaken your roof and the walls as well. Besides leakage, moisture and algae are some other important things you should take care of. Damaging of roof can make the way easier for thieves. You should hire professional services to fix this problem.
Get rid off other hurdles
Many a times, debris settles on the roof. This will worsen your roof and lead to problems like leakage. Other things which you should take care of are €“
- Cut down the trees that are growing too close to or over your roof
- Animals create holes in the roof and end up making the existing holes bigger, so keep them away from the premises.
- Opt for stronger roofing materials as extreme weather conditions can break them.
