Your roof protects you from all kinds of weather changes. It requires protection and maintenance too.

Asphalt shingles, one of the most common materials used in residential roofing requires timely inspections. Proper roofing maintenance will lengthen the life of your roofing materials, prevent leaks, and costly repairs. It will also save you from premature roof replacement.

I’ll show you some simple things you can do to prolong the life of your roof with proper roofing maintenance:

1. Inspect Your Shingles

Check for any curled, broken, or missing shingles on the roof, especially after a storm. Even if you notice some worn out shingles, you’ll have to replace them as they can cause a water leak. Try to contact a professional roofer for this job.

2. Unclog Gutters

Make sure you properly clean the gutters to keep the water flowing. A clogged gutter can cause serious damage to your roof as it can overflow with leaves, bugs, and debris. The water can also make its way underneath your roofing structure.

3. Install Proper Ventilation/Insulation

If your attic doesn’t have the right amount of insulation, it can rot due to excess moisture. A poorly insulated roof will also lead to ice dams, that prevents water from draining through the gutters. This causes damage to the shingles and the roof itself.

A properly insulated and ventilated attic space will save you money and extend the life of your roof.

4. Schedule Regular Roof Inspections

A timely inspection is very critical for maintaining the life of your shingles roof. While you can check for things like shingles damage and gutters, you’ll need a professional to examine every aspect of the roof. They are trained to detect and repair the underlying damages to guarantee proper roofing maintenance.

You can schedule a free inspection by contacting us today.

5. Inspect Sealant

Make sure your sealant or caulking isn’t cracking, opening, deteriorating, or crazing. Sealant failures can be due to various factors like humidity, frost, dew or general dampness. And it is most commonly found around the penetrations and perimeter flashings. 

You’ll have to get your damaged sealant repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

6. Check the Flashings

Flashings that divert water away from critical areas of the roof are prone to rust, corrosion, cracks, and other damages. In some cases, these flashings aren’t even installed properly.

If that happens you’ll have to call a roofer to replace or reinstall your flashings.

7. Remove Moss

Moss can cause damage to your asphalt, wood, and concrete. They usually grow between shingles, causing them to lift away from the roof, allowing water to get inside.

Once the moss starts to bulk up, you can expect water leaks and rotten wood in no time. It’s best to scrub away the moss from the roof or hire a professional for the roofing maintenance job. 

Do You Need A Professional Roofing Maintenance?

Roofing maintenance might seem overwhelming to homeowners. But you don’t have to do it all yourself. You can always contact a professional roofer and let them handle the roofing issues for you. 

This will save you both time and money, and it will also extend the life of your roof.