Ask any roofing professional and they will tell you: the main reason for major roof repairs isn’t weather damage. The main reason for roof repairs for homes and businesses is that the owners have ignored their roofs until there was a major problem.
How to Avoid Roofing Problems
There are some very simple things you as a home or business owner can do to avoid complex roofing problems. Here’s a simple list to get your started.
* Every six months, inspect your roof. In the fall, after a long hot summer that may have included some severe storms, and after the winter when snow and ice could’ve done some damage, are good times for you to take a look around. Look at the roof from a distance making sure all parts of the roof are straight and smooth. Then inspect the roof close up. Look for broken or damaged shingles or any wear and tear to the vents, chimney, gutters and downspouts. Repair anything you find before it causes a bigger problem.
* Inside your home or business, look for any water spots on the ceilings or walls. There’s no such thing as a harmless watermark. If the water is coming from the roof, you need to get it fixed before dry rot or mold set in. It’s much easier to fix a small leak than to replace an entire section of your roof if you let it go.
* Go into the attic and look around. Inspect the beams and rafters for any water spots. If you see any, mark them with a chalk outline and check back often to see if the spots are growing. If they are, determine where the leak is coming from and repair it.
* Finally, if you find anything that needs a small repair, know when you’re over your head and need to call a professional to do the work right. Just finding a small problem is a job well done. If you don’t know how to fix it properly and make a poor attempt, it will negate the diligent work you’ve already done.
The simple solution to complex roofing problems is to not let them happen in the first place. Take these four suggestions and make sure you follow through on them regularly.
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