You count on your roof to keep your home protected from the elements, so you need to take good care of it. According to a survey conducted by Home Advisor, 16% of homeowners had new roofing installed during 2020 alone. If you want to avoid expensive roof replacements, here’s how a roofing specialist can help you extend the life of your roof.
1. Get Routine Roof Inspections
Knowing is half the battle when it comes to taking care of your roof. The earlier you spot a problem, the easier and cheaper it’s going to be to fix that problem. If you want to keep your roof in good shape, you should hire a roofing specialist to perform a roof inspection once a year or so. The frequency of roof inspections depends on what type of roof you have, how old your roof is, and the climate in your area.
2. Keep Your Roof Clean
You don’t want anything building up on your roof, whether it’s leaves, branches, or snow. When there’s a bad storm that coats your roof in debris, make sure you clean it off instead of letting all that debris settle. Moisture from leaves, pine needles, and snow can cause damage to shingles and other roofing materials. If enough piles up, you might end up needing to call a roofing specialist to fix structural damage. You should also clean your gutters regularly to allow moisture to run off of your roof.
3. Trim Trees Around Your Home
If you have a lot of trees around your home, consider consulting a roofing specialist to remove some of those trees or trim the branches. Falling branches can cause serious damage to your roof, especially if you’ve got massive trees surrounding your home. Falling branches are an especially common problem during the winter because of the snow, wind, and ice. If there are any broken branches that haven’t fallen yet, make sure you have those removed as well.
Replacing your roof is a big undertaking, but you can substantially extend the life of your roof and save money with the help of a roofing specialist. If you want to protect your home and make sure your roof lasts as long as possible, follow these tips and consult your local roofing specialist. Give us a call today at Top Tier Roofing and Siding to get started! We’d love to help.
