Roof Maintenance
Roof maintenance is a crucial part of any property’s upkeep. Regular roof maintenance will help to ensure that your roof is in good condition and can be expected to last for years without the need for expensive re-roofing work.
Our team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals can provide you with an honest and comprehensive overview of all aspects of roof care.
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What is roof maintenance?
Roof maintenance is the process of inspecting your roof for any visible problems and carrying out repairs as required.
Benefits of Regular Roof Maintenance
Roof maintenance has benefits, such as extending the life of your roof, prolonging any necessary repairs or replacements and increasing its lifespan.
When is Roof Maintenance Not Advised?
Unless you have had some previous experience with roof care, we recommend that you avoid attempting backbreaking work on your own, as this can be dangerous without appropriate training.
We also advise against climbing onto roofs if certain weather conditions are present – such as high winds or heavy snowfall due to the risk of injury from slipping off a surface that may be wet after rainfall.
Additionally, we advise avoiding working near power lines whenever possible for safety reasons too.
What Is Involved In Roof Maintenance?
Inspecting roofs for any visible problems
Roof inspections are done to determine whether there are any visible problems with your roof and to determine if it’s time for a repair.
Checking the roof for any loose or missing shingles
A Trentside Roofing inspector will check every single shingle on your home, which is something you cannot do yourself – as it requires climbing onto roofs often at heights of over 30ft (a ladder would be too unstable).
Moss removal from roofing shingles
Moss can be tough to remove once it’s taken hold of the roof (which is why regular inspections are so necessary). We have special tools that allow us to gently treat your roof with moss killer – killing off any spores which might try and regrow later down the line.
Roof cleaning
Cleaning your roof with a hosepipe and pressure washer will help remove any built-up grime or algae which might be causing damage to the shingle’s waterproof outer layer.
Gutter cleaning and repair, replacement or installation if needed
It might not seem like a prominent place to look when inspecting a roof, but gutters can significantly impact how well water flows from the roof after rainfall. If leaves block them, this could lead to damages underneath that need fixing urgently before further damage is caused.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you inspect?
We will check every single part of your home for problems, including inspecting all gutters and flashing, plus checking overall slopes and valleys where water could pool or run-off in different ways if blocked by leaves etc., as well as looking at chimney stacks too. This may sound like a long list, but we’re thorough, and it’s what you should expect, given the enormous benefits of a proper home maintenance service.
How often should I have my roof inspected?
Depending on how big your house is and if any specific problems need looking into more frequently (e.g.: leakages or bird nests), you might want to consider having an annual inspection performed by a pro who knows their stuff.
You can also check for yourself during good weather conditions, though obviously, this won’t be possible when snowing/raining heavily! Either way, make sure they clean off moss, too – it reduces the lifespan of shingle roofs significantly due to its acidic nature, which eats away at them from below ground level up.
How do you maintain a roof?
You can maintain a roof by inspecting it for any visible problems, checking the roof for any loose or missing shingles, gutter cleaning and repair/replacement if necessary.
How often should I clean my chimney?
It would be best if you cleaned your chimney every year.
How do I prolong the life of my roof?
To increase a roof’s lifespan, inspect it regularly for any visible problems, check for loose or missing shingles, and replace these if necessary. Clean off moss from roofs as well – its acidic nature damages them over time!
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