Roof Repair Guide

Yearly check up and maintenance is needed to ensure that you are living in a house free from leaking and dangers of a collapsing roof. Inspection of the roof should be done first by the owner before asking for roof maintenance. It would also be best if maintenance is scheduled every year to ensure the safety of your roof.
Roof Maintenance can also be scheduled depending on the type of roof you have. Some houses have asphalt roof systems which are designed to last for about 15 years. While other types such as the tile, clay, slate and metal usually last longer but also require heavy maintenance. Below is a roof inspection checklist, recommended by experts for you to assure your roof’s working condition:

• Check for trees that are growing too close on the roof. It might cause problems as it continues to grow towards the roof.
• Check for any hint of discoloration such as black or discolouring streaks on the roof. Streaks might indicate that there is mold, fungus and algae present on the roof. They usually grow steadily during high humidity, particularly on north facing roofs and on roofs that stay on the shade for longer periods of time.
• Check for signs of roof damage. If there is a shingle missing or torn off this can be vulnerable to water damage. This must be immediately repaired or the damage may weaken the shingles or tiles. The tiles may be easily blown off, lifted or torn by wind gusts.

Roof maintenance may require you to ask the help of the expert so that there will be a thorough check up on the roof that you might have neglected to look at during your own inspection.