Here at Elite Roofing Solutions, we will provide you with an outstanding roof that will last 20-50 years depending on the materials being used. We will install it with quality workmanship and materials to make sure your roof lasts as long as advertised by manufacturers’. However, 20-50 years is a very long time and there are bound to be obstacles along the way for your roof to endure. We advise everyone to be proactive and ensure their roof is safe with some preventative maintenance tips.
First things first, we need to keep the roofing area clean. When fall comes around and all the leaves that were in the trees wind up on your roof it is important that we get them down. Leaves can build up in your valleys or around penetrations which makes it difficult for water to shed properly. Imagine a beaver building a dam in a stream. It creates an obstacle for the water to flow and thus it overflows in the area with the debris. Storms can blow limbs down onto your roof as well which needs to be inspected for damage and can also cause backups on your roof. When water backs up and can’t drain quickly enough it causes the water to back up underneath the shingles and allows it to get through the nail holes. Gutters need to be addressed as well, many times when we inspect a roof leak it is due to backed-up gutters causing water to overflow and get back into the house or rot the fascia/soffit.
The next precaution to take is to make sure the roof is properly inspected after all major storm events and quarterly to make sure everything is still where it needs to be. Most roofing material is graded to survive extreme winds, but it does not guarantee that your roof will fail from just your casual rainstorm. Elite Roofing Solutions offers free inspections after major storms to see whether your roof is still functioning properly.
DO NOT CLIMB ON YOUR ROOF AND INSPECT YOURSELF PLEASE CALL A PROFESSIONAL.
When you call Elite Roofing Solutions out for an inspection, we are going to climb your roof and check for a multitude of issues. If you have a flat roof, we are going to inspect to make sure proper materials have been used. We will check to make sure all drains and downspouts are clear and functional. All flashings will be inspected for gaps/tears and ensure that they are properly sealed. All vents, pipes, and stacks will be inspected for gaps/tears and ensure that they are properly sealed. Our inspectors will make note of any blistering, cracking, tears, holes, abrasions, or deep scratches on all roofing shingles/membranes. Finally, we will take a look at any repair spots to make sure they are still functioning correctly. It is a thorough inspection every time we set foot on the roof.
Roofing is a trade that many people think is completed when the roof is put back on, but that is rarely the case. Preventative maintenance is essential to ensure your roof survives its full life. This creates a need for the homeowner to be diligent in paying attention to the roof over their heads and notifying a professional when they need help.
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