Inspect Your Roof At Least Twice A Year
Roof is the most vital part of the home, but since it is constantly exposed to the harsh weather conditions (like snow, ice, rain heat etc.) it can be damaged very easily. So, it is every home owner’s duty to take care of his roof as it is one of the largest investments for any one.
Regular inspections (irrespective of the age of the roof) are very essential to keep it in good condition for many years. Do check your roofs at least twice a year, after spring and for cold climates, inspect it after the fall. This way you will be aware of the roof condition and the rising problems and so can get then fixed on time before they turn into a serious issue.
Inspect your roof in the spring for debris, moss, mold, damaged tiles or shingles, and damaged or clogged gutters. By repairing it and cleaning it up after the winter season, you will extend the life of your roof.
In areas where snow fall is very common, you should inspect your roofs regularly as this is the time when your roof can be damaged very easily. It can lead to ice dams; the heavy snow can put pressure on the roof and can damage it. It can also affect the gutters and the downspouts. Regular checks can prevent costly damage. The inspection should include the following things:
Remove debris, snow and other material from the gutters and the drains. It is very important to keep them clean specially during winters so that snow can easily flow down rather than collecting on the roof and then refreezing forming ice dams.
Remove Snow Buildup ” use a long handled rake made for snow removal to remove built up snow during the winter. This will prevent ice dams and reduce stress on the roof due to excess weight. Ice dams form when snow melts during the day, flows under the shingles and refreezes at night. If this happens repeatedly, water can enter the attic and damage the roof and even the insulation, ceilings and walls.
Install Adequate Attic Insulation ” especially if your home was built before 1970, check to see that you have adequate insulation in your attic. This will reduce the chance that heat escaping from your attic will melt roof snow, creating ice dams when the melted snow refreezes at night. It will also cut your heating costs and help your house stay warmer.
Install Adequate Attic Ventilation ” make sure you have adequate ventilation system in your attic. This will keep the underside of your roof deck dry and cool, and extend the roof life by reducing dry rot, cupping and curling.
Scott Rodgers is a highly talented writer on roofer works. He has ample experience all over the country. His stupendous exposure has helped in generating business options for a lot many River Falls Roofers and West Newton Roofers.
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Nice article. Another source of mold in the attic is from bathroom fans that do not properly ventilate through the attic to the outdoors.
At our home, here in Florida, we must inspect our roof and rain gutters about every couple of months, sometimes more. Our roof is canopied by three huge old oak trees that drop leaves, moss, and \\"fuzzies\\" all year long. When the rainy season hits, we know we had better have already done our monthly maintenance. We clean our rain gutters almost every 6 weeks or sooner to keep the rainwater freely flowing and keep stagnant water from collecting and breeding mosquitoes.
It used to be a nasty, dirty, tiresome job we hated to even think about, much less get up on the ladder and start cleaning with our gloves, 5 gal. bucket, scoop, and then drag a 30 gal trash can and ladder completely around our home.
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