Roof Maintenance
Serving All Areas of Northern Virginia, VA
Renting or leasing a home means we don’t have the responsibility of maintaining it, but once we buy a house the onus is on us. It can be easy to forget about doing roof maintenance since it not a part of the house we think about all the time. As home owners we tend to take if for granted until we are inside during a severe thunderstorm and suddenly notice water pouring through the ceiling. The roof is on the front lines for protecting a house and without proper care it will fail to do its job.
Northern Virginia features a wide variety of weather patterns – from hot, sunny days to driving sleet and hail. A roof has to thwart off all kinds of weather and last for years, keeping the house dry and moderating the difference between the indoor and outdoor climate. A roof in good condition is the best way to keep your other maintenance costs down and to keep your energy costs reasonable.
Basic roof maintenance is not difficult and you can do it yourself if you don’t mind climbing a ladder. Be careful not to damage the shingles on the edge of the roof with the ladder. Check the roof valleys and seams where leaves, small branches and other organic debris can collect. It’s very hard on the shingles when it decomposes. On the shady side of the roof look for algae and moss, especially if there are trees near the house. This can be removed with bleach and water. Make sure the gutters are flowing properly.
Advanced roof maintenance requires a thorough inspection for issues such as flashing that has pulled away from the roof when the sealing compound wears out. Flashing is used to cover the joints between sections of the roof and around vent pipes. It is also used to install chimneys and skylights. Failed flashing is one of the most common reasons for a leaky roof. Taking care of your roof throughout the seasons is the best way to prevent emergency situations. Call us before you have a water leak disaster on your hands.
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