Your roof is one of the most important components of your home, and keeping it in top condition requires regular maintenance, timely repairs, and sometimes even a full replacement. Follow our tips from our reliable roofing contractors to maintain your roof, or give us a call for a free roofing inspection.
3 Easy tips to maintain the quality of your roof and increase your roof’s longevity
1. Regularly clean and inspect roof for debris and growth
Debris on your roof can build up over time, creating moist spots which encourage mildew growth, damaging your roof. That is why it is important to regularly clean and clear your roof of any foreign substance. To take additional precautions, homeowners can also clear the areas surrounding their roof of trees and overgrowth.
2. Gutter Installation and Maintenance
Properly installed gutter systems are essential to maintaining the good health of your roof. Rain gutters ensure proper water drainage from your roof, preventing greater damage such as wood rot and leaks in your home. In addition to the installation, it is important to regularly clean your gutters to maintain proper drainage. For a free quote for any gutter installation or gutter maintenance services, please feel free to give us a call.
3. Inspect your shingles for damage
Homeowners can get ahead of any excessive roof damage by examining their roof biyearly to check the quality of their shingles. If there are beginning signs of damage, you can address the source. If the damage is localized to one section, consider a section shingle roof repair.
While homeowners can follow these steps to increase the lifespan of their roof, there comes a time when the best solution is to call in a licensed general roofing contractor for a repair or replacement.
When do you know it is time to do a full roof replacement?
There are a few ways in which a homeowner can tell if it may be time to call in a professional roofing contractor.
Leaking and waterspots:
Roof leaks are evidence your roof’s integrity has been compromised and it may be time for a replacement. Once there is a leak, it is hard to patch in a way that will prevent any in the future. Water may be able to enter through another way and cause further damage. This is why we recommend replacing at minimum the section where the leaks are present. After a roof replacement, we can guarantee the leak will be gone and there is no additional water damage present.
Damaged or missing shingles:
The way your shingles look can be a good indicator for your roof’s condition and whether you should replace your roof. If you are conducting a self inspection, it is important to look on your roof for missing granules or bald spots and cracked, warped or bubbling shingles. Shingles are the first layer of protection on your roof, make sure it is up to stuff during by scheduling a free estimate appointment with one of our reliable roofing contractors.
Roof Age:
As the covering and first line of defense for your home, residential roofs experience a lot of wear and tear from rain, wind, and debris. In addition, living in Southern California exposes your roof to harsh UV rays from the sun, causing more damage over time. With these combined factors, most Los Angeles roofs have a lifespan of 20-30 years. If you don’t know the age of your roof, a good indicator it may be time to replace is if your neighbors are also getting roofing services. Homes in similar areas were most likely built around the same time and experience similar conditions.
Don’t wait until small issues turn into costly repairs—schedule a free roofing estimate with our expert team today to ensure your roof is ready to protect your home for years to come.
