That time of the year is here again. Get yourself ready for another session of spring cleaning for your roof. If you do not want to take the risk we, Riveredge Contractors, are always to your rescue. We make sure that no kind of inconvenience is caused to you while you get to work cleaning your roof. Preventive maintenance can help you save thousands of bucks by eliminating the option of roof replacement. It becomes important that we take care of the most essential aspect of our home. Your safety is our priority and we look forward to helping you keep the roof in top-notch condition. We often ignore or skip this practice which in the long run leads to a lot of problems. For the first roof cleaning session after the winter ends, we always suggest a professional cleaning routine. Our highly skilled team has an eye for detail and can identify any problem before it escalates into something dangerous or requires a full replacement. If you are not experienced in getting on the roof and cleaning can also be a tough task, contact our team and we will take care of the spring cleaning of your roof. Other than that, these are a few steps that you can keep in mind throughout the season.
Check The Attic For Leaks
It is important to start from the inside of the home before going and checking outside. Get inside the dark attic with a flashlight and look for damp patches around. If you see any, it means there is a leak in the roof that needs to be repaired as soon as possible. The same goes if you see moss or algae in the attic. It is a telltale that the lea has been present for a long time. Contact your nearest contractor and they will take care of the rest.
Clear Debris From The Roof
Whenever branches or leaves are lying on the roof, the chances of moss and algae growing increase significantly. They block the sun from reaching the surface of the roof properly leading to dampening the surface more and more. If you feel confident enough, you can use a leaf blower to get rid of the twigs and leaves. It is the easiest way to do it and will not involve any kind of danger.
Check For Loose Or Damaged Shingles
The most common telltale to detect any kind of damage is through checking the damaged shingles or missing shingles. This is a relatively easier process and you do not need much experience to do this. Just climb on the ladder and give the roof a thorough look. This makes the process easier and you can even nail down a few shingles if need be. The best solution in this case is to and they will be able to identify the defects very easily. The shingles can become loose over time due to the harsh weather conditions and it is important to take care of them.
