Without question, your roof is a vital and integral part of your home that’s utilized a lot more frequently than most home owners realize. Roofs provide us with a layer of insulation and protect our families from the elements. For that reason, making sure your roof is maintained by a professional business is very important for your home.
Inclement weather, moisture and trees can damage your roof which may result in costly repairs. As a result, it’s a good idea to prevent any sort of issues before they start. We are pleased to provide some roof maintenance tips you can use to keep your roof in excellent condition. If you require roof maintenance services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us and we will be pleased to be of service.
CR Roofing installs roofs that are designed to last. Depending on the type of roof installed, you may not require a new roof for twenty-to-thirty years, from the approximate time of installation. However, in order to make the most of your roof’s lifespan, you’ll require some regular roof maintenance and inspection. We will mention that catching a roof problem before it becomes a much bigger issue could save you money in potential damages! Here are a several excellent, informative tips:
Depending on your roof style, your roof may be at risk of rusting. Metal roofs, of course, can be the most rust prone. However, with some proper care and clean up, you can easily remove rust. It’s imperative to replace any rusty screws that have rusted first. Then you can scrub the rust off using a wire brush. It may take a little elbow grease, but it will help you stop a bigger problem, before it starts.
The most common cause of a leaky roof, is without question, damaged shingles. That’s why it’s very important to get any damaged shingles replaced as soon as possible. This includes replacing any shingles that are worn, teared and damaged. Roof repairs, such as shingle replacements should be taken care of by a roofing professional. The average cost of repair is approximately six-hundred-fifty dollars, with most homeowners spending somewhere between three-hundred-eight dollars and seven-hundred.
As we mentioned earlier, your roof acts as an insulator while keeping your home dry and comfortable. Roof flashing is the elements that helps to seal off cracks and bends in the roof, so water can’t get inside. A common place where this is found is around the chimney. When you’re inspecting your roof, you’ll also want to check on any flashing components. Be absolutely ceritn no new gaps have formed or the that metal is not rusting. If you notice any cracks or imperfections in your flashing, this will have to be corrected to prevent any potential leaks.
Just as with any other areas of your home, you roof will require cleaning too. Algae, moss and other debris can not only make your roof appear unsightly, but also impact the quality of your roof. Roof negligence can cause rot. For safety reasons, it’s best not to make your roof cleaning a do it yourself project and contact CR Roofing who can help. Roof cleaning is not expensive and the average cost to clean a roof is under four-hundred dollars, with most spending between a three-to-four hundred.
Take a look around your home. Do you have tall tress with large branches on or around your property? If this is the case, those trees and branches can pose a risk to your home during a windy day or large storm. For safety reasons, you’ll want to trim any large branches that are near your roof. If an accident occurs, it can not only cause damage to your roof, but the structure of your home as well. The average cost to trim trees and shrubs is approximately six-hundred dollars, with most spending between four and seven-hundred.
Many environmental elements can cause damage to your roof. As a result, If you’ve recently experienced a large storm in your area, you’ll want to inspect the see if any damage was done to your roof. Starting from the ground, inspect your windowsills and gutters to see if they are out of shape or bent. This can indicate that there is likely some damage to your roofing as well. In addition, this will be a good indicator if any further inspection of your roof is required. As you inspect the root and look at each shingle, you may be able to notice individual damage on the shingle. If damage is noted, you may wish to document the damage and contact your insurance company.
While you can undertake many DIY projects around your home, but we do not suggest roofing repairs as one of them. During your roof inspection, if you discover that your roof is in eed of repair, contact CR Roofing. Interior leaks and bubbles in the wall could also indicate that you may have a roofing problem. This would also be the right time to contact a roofing company to help you pinpoint the source and correct the issue before it becomes a bigger issue.
While roof maintenance remains an integral part of your home maintenance, it doesn’t have to be as frequent as other home maintenance activities. If you inspect and find any areas of damage, don’t wait. Give CR Roofing a call as soon as possible so you don’t have to worry about it any further.