3 Ways To Make Your Roof Last Longer
Extending the life of your car, appliances, and any other personal or household items should be a main goal right?
Who doesn’t want their washer or dryer to keep working at optimal performance for years and years?
Shouldn’t the same go for your roof?
We spend our hard earned money to invest in these items and caring about keeping them as long as possible seems like a no-brainer.
So why do we not think about our roofs the same way? You change the oil in your car, get it inspected or tuned up, so why not try ways to make your roof last longer and keep it structurally sound for as long as possible? Roofs aren’t cheap and ensuring that you’re taking the best care of it will not only protect your investment, but your house, family and your possessions!
If you’re ready to make your roof a priority, we’ve got the tips and tricks on ways to make your roof last longer and stretch your investment!
Clean Your Gutters
Your gutter system keeps your roof and the area around your home free of pooling water. When your gutters are filled with debris and aren’t able to drain properly it can lead to overflow and cause water damage to your roof and foundation.
A good rule of thumb is to clean out your gutters 2 times a year. Before winter to get all of the fallen leaves and after winter to ensure there is nothing left over from the snow melt (mud, debris, etc.).
If you don’t have the proper equipment or feel safe to do this on your own, call us here at Robinhood Roofing! Risking your health to clean gutters should not be on your to-do list!
Yearly Roof Inspection
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, if you take yourself, your family, your car and other important things for check ups each year, why not do the same to the literal roof over your head?
Annual residential roof inspections, especially after major storms or to check on an older roof are extremely important to keeping your home and family safe. A professional roof inspector can find issues with your roof before they become severe (and expensive). Catching problems early can extend the life of your roof.
Repair Roofing Issues ASAP
A great way to make your roof last longer is fixing any issues that you notice as soon as possible. Discolored shingles, missing shingles and other problems that you see on the surface of your roof aren’t just cosmetic, they could lead to serious damage if not handled properly and promptly.
Once the top barrier of your roof is able to be penetrated, water, debris and critters can make their way into the structural surface of the roof. This can eventually lead to leaks inside the home and needing to replace the interior of the roof instead of just a few shingles or simple repairs.
Call your residential roofing company to come out and inspect the roof. Do not try to get on the roof yourself! A majority of roofing injuries are due to homeowners who don’t have the proper training or safety equipment to repair or get on the roof on their own!
Want To Make Your Roof Last Longer? Work With Robinhood Roofing Today!
For more tips on how to make your roof last longer, check out the other articles on our blog page like our most recent which discusses how snow and ice impact your roof.
If you’re in need of a roof replacement, repair or inspection, in or around the Parma, Ohio area, contact us here at Robinhood Roofing to schedule an appointment.
We can complete residential and commercial roof inspections, repairs and replacements. We can also provide you with custom fit gutter systems as well!
Our goal is to provide you with high quality services using top of the line materials to give you peace of mind that your family and home stay safe (and dry).
