Your home and roof are going to need maintenance and repairs over their lifetime, and you can be a lookout for any problems that arise so you can handle them in a timely and appropriate manner. Whether you handle the maintenance yourself or hire it out to a roofing professional, it will need to be handled. Here are some recommendations that you can apply and use in your home exterior maintenance and landscaping to keep the condition of your home in good repair and problem-free.
Keep Your Trees Trimmed
Your roof is exposed to the sun and weather on a constant schedule and a majority of the time, but when you have trees that surround your home they can put additional wear and tear on your home. So as a homeowner it is necessary to be aware of the size of your trees, their position in your yard, and any potential damage they may pose to your home's roof structure.
First, inspect your trees for any branches that extend over the roof, as they can drop leaves, branches, and twigs upon your roof. This type of debris can damage your shingles and also hold moisture onto your roof and cause shingle rot to occur. Keep an eye on any large branches that may come into contact with your home or are aging and at risk of falling onto your roof. Talk to a roofing professional if any damage has occurred. You may want to hire a tree service to maintain your yard trees, especially those that are at risk of causing roof damage.
Maintain Rain Gutter Drainage Systems
Along with your roof's shingles, drip edge, and flashing, the rain gutters are an important part of your roof maintenance. If your gutters get clogged with yard debris, they will back up onto your roof and can cause moisture damage to the roof and interior leaks into your home.
Hire a roofing professional to clean out your gutters on an annual or semi-annual basis, depending on how quickly they fill with debris. Your roofing professional can also ensure your gutters are sloped properly and are in good repair so they don't leak or sag. Ask them to also check the downspouts for proper placement and function. You may need to install a downspout extension drain and a splash block to prevent soil erosion.
Follow these recommendations for your roof and gutter protection from weather and nearby trees and call a professional anytime you find loose or missing shingles on your roof.
For more information, contact a residential roof maintenance service in your area.
