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A roof that lasts a lifetime begins with choosing proper quality roofing material and professional workmanship. But to avoid damage, general wear and tear expensive repair and maintenance cost every homeowner needs to know ways to keep their roof clean, insulated, ventilated and protected.
In this post we will examine in detail a number of important things that a homeowner can do that will improve the longevity of their roof and also protect and enhance the efficiency.
Take care of your guttering.
Cleaning rainwater gutter system not only serves an aesthetic purpose but also saves the roof from serious water damage. Especially if you happen to live in an area surrounded with trees, where leaves and twigs can build up causing water to clog. This could damage your gutter structure and even cause water leaks in your home.
The best way to improve an existing gutter system is to clear away debris during peak time such as autumn or nesting season.
Trim Surrounding Trees
The fastest and best way to protect your roof is to trim away any overhanging branches. This will prevent debris from falling onto your roof, thus reducing the amount of cleaning required while protecting your home as much as possible from potential damage during storms. Trimming the surrounding trees will also limit moss and moisture build-up.
Identify Small Scale Damage
A homeowner often avoids getting up on the roof, but checking the roof every now and then can help in identifying small issues that could later turn into big problems.
Looking out for any damages caused by falling debris or leaf/moss build up these are issues that could later cause a much bigger concern.
Keep your roof clean
Cleaning away moss and dirt from the roof is going to prevent your roof from slowly disintegrating that would over time call for change of the entire roof.
Though all this doesn't guarantee the longevity of the roof but it sure helps in increasing it.
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