Roof Maintenance Checklist

The roof of one’s house is a very big investment. It is equivalent to your life’s saving and maintaining it is a very crucial step. You do not need your roof to make a gaping hole in your pocket again with huge repair costs. To keep your roof in top-notch condition you have to maintain it and do regular quality checks. Riveredge Contractors know the importance of a fully functioning roof. To make roof inspections easier our team has compiled a list of maintenance checklists to keep the best performance all year round. There are a few annual and semi-annual items that will help in saving a lot of money in the long run. You can divide the chores into regular inspection, seasonal inspection, and smart practices.

Maintaining a roof is no easy job. Your safety is our number one priority. Mounting and dismounting a roof is not as easy as it seems to be. You should always consider hiring a roofing contractor for such jobs. With years of experience and skill, they can perform any job perfectly. Hiring us will ensure that the job is well done and the life of you or your loved ones is not endangered.

Another thing to avoid is getting on the roof too often. With the increase in roof traffic the chances of the degradation of the roof rise. There are granules on the shingles that protect the roof from the UV rays. Too much foot traffic can erode the surface and defeat the purpose of the shingles. Not only this but the chances of the foot getting stuck and lifting or cracking the shingle are also very high. It is best to limit the walks on the roof.

The seasonal roofing tips remain the same for every season change.

Start by keeping your gutters clean. The gutters are bound to get clogged by leaves, debris, etc. The gutters perform a very important function and thus need to be checked on regularly. While inspecting you should also check if the gutters are properly attached to the wall and are tight and secure. Special attention should be paid to the right angles of the gutters. This is the place where most of the debris gets collected.

Check for moss or algae both inside and outside the house. Algae is the first sign of deterioration of the roof. You should not only keep an eye outside but also on the inside of the house. Visit the attic often and check for mold growth. It is the simplest telltale for any leaks in the roof. Regular treatments are the best way to treat algae and moss.

You also need to keep an eye on the flashing between the roof. It is the most important thing used to make watertight seals where the roof planes meet. Find a safe point to view and vantage the flashing ensuring that it is in perfect working conditions. A faulty flashing can cause a lot of damage to the roof. A properly installed roof should last you for many years. Keep it regularly maintained with the help of our best-in-class service.