Roofs are our first line of defense against most weathers, be it rain, wind or heat. Hence, it is our roofs that end up bearing the brunt of the extreme conditions and external forces.
While it is natural for roofs to depreciate over time, there are steps we can take to prevent roof damage. Follow these 5 simple hacks to prevent regular roof damage and get longer lasting roofs:
1. Keep the Roof Litter Free
Winds bring along litter they picked up along the way which not only ends up in the yard but also the roof. Because the roof doesn’t always come within our range of vision, it ends up forgotten during our regular cleaning sessions.
This litter ends up molding over time and ends up damaging the roof. To elongate the roof’s life, it is important to schedule regular clean ups to ensure it remains litter free and, hence, damage free.
2. Clean the Gutters
The drainage system of your house runs along the edges of your roof. If your gutters get clogged, your roofs are at risk. Clogs or leaks are likely to lead to molding at the top of your roof and may also cause moisture to collect under the shingles.
3. Trim the Trees
Trees look beautiful on the property but can also cause roof damage. The fallen leaves from trees can block your drainage which will subsequently clog your gutters. As mentioned above, clogged gutters can molding and damage to the roof.
Trees also cause harm during storms or windy weather. The branches fall off and hit the roof with force which can break the shingles and damage the roof.
4. Maintain a Pest Free House
Pests pose a serious threat to your roof. While the larger pests like rats and squirrels damage the roof by chewing away at its materials, the smaller pests like insects end up nesting inside the structures and damaging it from the inside.
This makes it necessary to have proper pest control in your house to ensure your home doesn’t become a pest nest.
5. Get it Professionally Inspected
Lastly, it is very important to have your roof professionally inspected regularly. It will help you be aware of any damage that might need repairing or a potential damage that can be prevented.
Regular roof inspections can help you save money by highlighting minor issues before they become expensive repair problems.
Conclusion
To sum it up, it is important pay regular attention to your roof in the form of cleaning or minor roof repairs. A common feature of the simple hacks to prevent regular roof damage is that all of them are fairly affordable compared to the cost of roof repair a serious roof damage entails.
So follow this simple preventive measure and add a few extra years to your roof’s life.
Please contact us today and we will schedule a time to come give you a free roof inspection or an estimate for your home’s roof replacement if needed in New Port Richey, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding areas in Tampa Bay.
– Ryan Listerman, Project Manager