Inspection of Roof Twice In Year
Everyone understands how important that it is having a sturdy roof over your head. Your roof helps protect the surrounding areas of your home from harm, assists in holding the heat and ensures your home is cool. It can add value to your property and provides the family and you a more healthy, happy home to live in. Even the roof isn’t brand new If you follow these easy tips for maintenance now, you might be in a position to keep your roof in good shape longer than the typical 15 years included in most warranties. We are at B&M Roofing to continually offer the highest quality roofing services for our customers because they deserve the best.
The first step to keeping your roof in good shape is to spend a few minutes looking over your roof at least twice a year, in the autumn and spring and following major storms. The bi-annual inspections should be conducted on both the outside and inside on the roof. After storms, inspections should be carried out on the outside of the roof to make sure that there are no damaged tiles or gouges caused by flying debris. Inspections must be performed the aid of binoculars or a ladder.
Trim Overhanging Tree Branches
When you conduct your roof inspections, note the growth of trees near the home and roof. If branches hang over the roof the branches should be cut back to ensure they are healthy. The fallen leaves or pine needles could be deposited in valleys on your roof where they may retain moisture and cause rot to the tiles, weakening them and allowing rainwater to penetrate, causing further harm to your roof. Additionally, fallen branches could damage the roof and cause damage to roofing tiles. By trimming the branches before they cause damage, you’re securing your roof with precautionary measures.
Also, you should clean every piece of debris off the roof at least two times per year. Leaves, dirt pine needles, pine needles, and other debris may over time result in mildew and mold to form over the roof and cause damage , too. When you maintain your roof clear of any debris, you can reduce the risk of damage being caused to the roof and also helping it not just improve the appearance of your roof, but also keep it in top condition.
Do Not Allow Mold and Mildew to Grow
Dark spots on your roof are an indication of mildew and mold. As time passes, mold may make its way through the roofing tile and result in damage to the roof as well. If you’ve just installed a new roof which is free of mildew and mold, then putting zinc strips on top the roof will result in the zinc washing away the strips every when it rains, and will prevent mildew and mold from growing. In the event that you’ve got an old roof that is beginning to develop mold, remove the mold from the roof by using a mold removal product specifically designed for roofs, and then attaching the zinc strips.