4 Roof Repair Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Your roof is one of the most important features of your home. A leaking or damaged roof can severely impact your home and cost you much at the end. Following a hurricane, strong wind, or hailstorm, infiltrating water which can destroy drywall and paint, cause mold and even rot framing may result.
Sometimes even pest attacks, fallen trees, or fruit and algae and mold can damage the integrity of your home. It is advisable to repair your roof as soon as possible after the damage occurs or you may experience a change in the texture or integrity of your roof. It is recommended that keep checking the condition of your roof to prevent any damage later on.
General Inspection
Every roof needs to be inspected regularly to ensure that everything is still in good condition and that there’s nothing to be worried about. Typically, you should perform a thorough inspection after a hailstorm, heavy rain, or fallen trees, etc. This is when you start noticing cracks and other breakage points.
What you need to know is that any damage to the roof only gets worse with time. Be it a small leak, single crack or a missing shingle; everything gets worse with time. Unless you carry out regular roof inspection and spot cracks and holes, you will end up having to replace the entire roof at the very least. A general overview of your roof couldn’t hurt in maintaining the longevity.
Fallen/Crowding Trees
The fallen trees cause significant destruction to your roof. Perhaps the most destructive issue even if they are just medium or small-sized trees, they can undoubtedly fall right through the roof of your home. Therefore, it is suggested to check out the trees around your house at least once a year to make sure they are still living and do not have any rotting or dying parts that may fall on your roof. If you do suspect that one of your trees is older and not much stable, you need to call a local tree-cutter right away who can safely take it down and haul it away for you. Do not just wait for a tree to fall and destroy the integrity of your home, take action, and protect your roof for years to come.
Piles of Leaves
It is also essential to clean fallen leaves and needles off your roof. If you can get those leaves and any other debris off the roof, you won’t have to face any unfavorable situations. However, when leaves and needles pile up on the roof, they can trap moisture, which steeps into your roof’s shingles and eventually into the interior of the home creating warping as well as potential leaks and rotting.
Wash Your Roof
At some point, your roof will start to look dirty, filled with debris of fallen leaves and needles, with long, dark streaks flowing all over the roof. Aside from the sap that may have stuck to your roof, you may see algae growing on your house. If you leave it long enough, it can slowly start decaying your shingles. To get rid of the growth, spray your roof with a 50 percent mix of water and bleach. The bleach will kill the algae quickly and clear your roof off the debris.
Michael Bange Roofing
If after all is said and done, and you still need to perform repairs or a replacement on your roof, give us a call. Michael Bange Roofing is prepared to handle all the fixes that your roof needs, especially in the weather conditions of South Florida. We want our clients to make sure they take care of their roof with our help to ensure the quality of life for their shelter.
