Saving Big Bucks on Your Next Roof

If you’re like most homeowners, the roof keeps the rain off your head but gets little attention other than that. However, did you know that not maintaining your roof can cause it to become seriously damaged, while proper maintenance can add years to its life? This can lead to extra money in your pocket. Here are some easy roof maintenance tips to save you money. A qualified roofing professional can help you with these checks.

 

Sealant Check

Carefully check the sealant around everything that goes down into your roof. This includes chimney, pipes and cooling vents. Look for cracks, holes, missing sealant and anything amiss that could contribute to moisture getting into your home.

 

Tile/Shingle Check

A core part of maintaining your roof is to scan all your shingles to ensure that none of them are missing or damaged. A missing shingle could let moisture in that can start to damage your ceilings. If your shingles have started to warp, it could mean inadequate venting in your attic. This type of preventative roof maintenance takes a little time, but can pay off dramatically in repair bills you might have avoided. Contact your roofing professional for help fixing these problems.

 

Tree and Branch Check

Pay attention to any trees around your yard. Watch for the potential for a high wind or heavy snowfall to break the tree. If it is positioned to fall on your house, consider doing something about it. If you have trees with branches growing over your roof, you might hire a professional to cut those branches away to avoid the risk of shingles being scraped from branches blowing in the wind.

 

Be sure to follow these roof maintenance tips to save money. You should hire a professional roofer periodically to do a careful examination of your roof to spot problem areas that you might miss. Meticulous, ongoing maintenance of your roof, as well as professional advice, can save you lots of money in the long run.