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How to Make Your Roof Last Longer
If you’ve recently had a new roof constructed or are planning to replace an existing one, it’s best that you know exactly how you’re going to maintain it. After all, cliché as it is, prevention is always better than cure. Here are a few roof maintenance tips that can help you get the most out of your roof.
Perform repairs immediately
Unfortunately, not even the best roof installers and roofing materials can guarantee that your roof won’t leak in the future. Roofs and leaks go hand in hand. As soon as your new roof is exposed to rain or harsh weather, take the time to look for leaks. In fact, you should also be doing this periodically to ensure that you find the leak source before it gets worse.
Leaks need to be repaired immediately, or as soon as possible. There are two reasons why: first, if a leak isn’t repaired it will definitely get bigger; second, bigger leaks tend to cost more to repair.
Trim those trees
If you have trees near the roof of your home, trim them regularly. Tree branches that cover the roof may not seem like a big deal, but wait until you see your roof falling apart. Branches, leaves, and sap will affect the integrity of the roof materials and assembly. Just remember, it costs less to trim tree branches than to repair a roof.
Clean the drains and roof surface
Leaves and debris from trees are notorious when it comes to clogging gutters and causing roofs to become dirty. However, even if you don’t have a tree near your roof, you still need to inspect the gutters and unclog them regularly. You’ll also need to clean the roof surface on a regular basis. The wind can bring all sorts of things to your roof and gutters and there’s no preventing that – you just really need to take the time to clean them.
Also, if you live in an area where it snows, make sure you invest in a snow rake. It’s best not to let a thick layer of snow pile up on your roof for too long during and after winter.
