The typical homeowner has a portfolio of checkup guidelines for different parts of the home. Appliances such as the refrigerator and air conditioning units are just two of the items that require proper maintenance to extend their life and ability to work properly. Warranties on carpeting and roofing also require certain standards of upkeep.
Prevent a Leaky Roof. If you notice water dripping onto your floor during a rainstorm, it’s pretty obvious that you have a leaky roof. Buckets placed beneath the leaking areas can help protect the floor from water damage, but that won’t stop a water-saturated ceiling from collapsing. Yearly roofing inspections will identify problems like loose or damaged shingles. Roofing repair performed as soon as an issue is discovered can help prevent a leaky roof.
Avoid Interior and Exterior Water Stains. Water that has leaked through the roof into the house leaves unsightly stains on the walls and ceiling. The accumulated dirt joins the water as it pours off the roof onto the exterior walls of the home, causing mineral and water stains. Repairing and repainting walls and ceilings because of stains is an expensive process. Avoid it with proper roofing repair.
Choose Roofing Materials That Will Last Longer. When you’re choosing your roofing materials, be sure to take into account the weather in your area and how it can affect your roof. For example, extreme conditions like torrid heat, frigid cold or high winds can shorten the life of asphalt shingles by more than five years. For some homeowners, birds can also be a concern. Birds often build their nests under and around Spanish roofing tiles because they enjoy the heat coming off the tiles. If there is a large bird population in your area, a different roofing material might be a better choice.
Health Concerns (for the home and the family). A damp or wet attic is subject to wood rot and mildew formation. In addition to causing structural damage to the home, mildew and wood rot affect the quality of the air your family breathes when inside the home. Following roof maintenance guidelines can help prevent these concerns and the need for roofing repair.
Roofing repair can be costly, but you can prevent many problems by quickly repairing or replacing loose shingles. Likewise, chimney and vent flashing should be repaired, replaced or added, as needed. It’s always best to inspect, maintain or repair your roof on a sunny day.
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