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Roof Maintenance
It’s a major expense to install a new roof. The costs of installing a new roof can be a major expense for any home. The cost can be upwards amount of $12,000. Here are a few tips to help keep the cost of roofing down.
Perform regular roof inspections : : After each season change, inspect and watch for loose shingles, animal activity, leaks, water damage, algae growth, rust, wood rot and missing shingles.
Trim your trees: Trim trees near hanging near your roof. Limbs that break can cause serious damage.
Remove debris from your roof : Excess Debris, if not removed, can cause algae growth and wood rot. Such as leaves, small limbs, and sticks can damage your roof and encourage algae growth and even wood rot. Keep it clean with a telescoping pole or a roof leak rake.
Inspect and repair seals, joints, and flashing : : Look for leaks, bending, punctures in your or roofs which are the most common signs of future roofing problems.
Repair small leaks quickly : : Repair roof leaks as soon as possible before it gets any worse and causes you exorbitant amounts of money.
Pay attention to warning signs : Don’t ignore signs like leaks, shingles on the ground and rats in your attic.
Clean your gutters : It keeps moisture off of your roof that cause decay and damage.
Don’t allow pests to live in your roof : Termites and other wild animals can eat away at your core and cause serious damage.
Clear snow if there’s danger of collapse : Snow accumulation can weigh your roof down and cause it to collapse.
Install efficient attic insulation and ventilation : Good insulation can keep your roofing from warping.
Don’t make walking on your roof a habit : : You can easily cause damage to tiles and shingles when you walk on them.
Avoid power washing your roof : Just remove debris but do not cause damage to the construction by power washing and loosening roofing tiles and shingles
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