subject: Roof Maintenance [print this page] The roof of your house is the only thing that prevents you from standing directly under the vast sky hence roof maintenance is a must for all.
Roof maintenance calls for seasonal inspections. Especially after summers and winters, because weather changes weaken your roof. Look for loose tiles, uneven surface or cracked pieces. Scrutinize your roof thoroughly for leakages.
Keep trees away from your roof. Keep your roof free from twigs, branches and leaves. Keep your gutters clean from stoppages, sticks or other debri.
Roof maintenance means to look after your roof and this can be done by cleaning your roof regularly. This way you can keep track of algae, moss and other varieties of fungi that might accumulate. Apart from looking bad, fungi shortens the life of your roof dramatically. It traps moisture and soaks the area. Pressure washing works effectively in removing fungi.
For roof maintenance, stop walking on your roof. This damages your roof, as your roof may become uneven due to the weight and then create more problems in due time. Even when cleaning your roof try staying on the ladder as much as possible.
After storms, roof maintenance calls for a more methodical examination. Check for leakages and debris thoroughly.
If you have drilled holes on your roof never forget to cover them. For example if you installed an antenna on your roof make sure all the holes are properly covered.
While you might not think that it would be worthwhile in investing in preventative measures to keep plant growth from forming on your roof when you're trying to sell it, showing prospective buyers that you have been (and still are) committed to maintaining your home will speak volumes to them. Buyers are looking for good quality for their dollar; the better maintained that a home is, the better value it is for a buyer. Also, if your home doesn't sell as quickly as you would like, the plants will not return while you're waiting for those perfect buyers.
