15 Aug Why A Roof Check Up Is Important for You As A Homeowner
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Roof Tune Up – Roof Repair
If you follow our roofing blog, then you’ve probably heard us rant about how important your roof is and why it’s so important to keep maintained. It’s an extremely important part of the home that so many people often neglect. Yet, we maintain our vehicles, our A/C units, our filters and batteries around the house, and so much more. Yet, when it comes to the roof, that which keeps us sheltered from the elements and keeps our families safe and dry, we don’t have the same mentality. A roof tune up is very much a recommended preventative service to save you money over the long haul in caring for and keeping your home or business in good order. In fact. when made a regular task on the part of homeowners, roofing repair needs are minimized saving potentially thousands of dollars over the life of a roof. Roof Tune Up Cost is addressed by clicking on the following link: Click Here
By performing a simple roof check twice a year, you can often save lots of money and trouble down the road. Diagnosing potential roof problems before they occur and fixing them, or hiring a roofing professional to make the preventative repairs can indeed save you thousands!
National Roofing Contractors Association
The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends a simple checkup on your roof system in the fall and spring to help diagnose potential problems early.
If you’re comfortable with climbing a ladder or getting on your roof and have some experience with roofing or general home maintenance, than you may be able to inspect your roof at first to see if you recognize any potential problems. If you are not comfortable with being on a ladder or roof, which can be very dangerous and lead to serious injuries, than we absolutely recommend you hire a professional roofing contractor to assist you with checking your roof.
If you prefer to go with the first route, follow these important tips to get started:
Roof Checkup Guide for Homeowners
When cleaning your gutters or inspecting your roof system, remember important ladder safety tips:
- Make sure the ladder is on solid, level ground.
- Secure the ladder at the top to prevent it from slipping.
- Inspect the ladder, rungs and rails for damage.
- Extend the ladder at least 3 feet beyond the gutter, and angle it 1 foot back from the house for every 4 feet in eave height.
- Always use both hands when climbing the ladder.
Once on the ladder, you should look for:
- Shingles that are buckling, curling or blistering; this indicates the end of the shingles’ life expectancy.
- Loose material or wear around chimneys, pipes and other penetrations.
- Excessive amounts of shingle granules in your gutters; granules give shingles added weight and protect them from ultraviolet rays.
- Cracked sealant or caulking around flashing or penetrations
Before you hire a roofing contractor, do your homework:
- Check for a contractor’s permanent place of business and telephone number
- Check references from prior customers.
- Ask for proof of insurance
- Ask the contractor about material and workmanship warranties.
Roofing Repair • Roof Tune Up
If you diagnose a problem, hire a professional roofing contractor. If you live in the Carolinas or the Atlanta Metro area, we would love to serve you by coming out and giving you a free roof inspection. In the event you need repairs done to your roofing system, we offer a Roof Tune Up that may be an affordable solution for you providing your roof does not need completely replaced.
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