Repairs

Doctors and medical professionals often express the importance of annual physicals, flu shots, vaccinations, and checkups. This type of preventative care is equally as important for maintaining our health as it is for our roof. Just like our bodies, your home’s roof needs regular maintenance to keep it up to manufactures specifications and functioning the best it can. Here are five reasons why regular roof maintenance is so important.

#1 Roof maintenance extends the life of the roof and keeps your warranty up to date.

Your roof is a huge investment and maintaining it can actually extend the life of your roof, which protects your investment in your home or place of business. Think of it like a flu shot. It doesn’t take a lot of time, but then you’re protected for a whole season and you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with it. When you are able to budget and spend a little a small amount of money on regular roof maintenance, your roof will last longer before it needs replacing, this small step ensures that your hard-earned money is getting the best return on this investment.

#2 Obvious maintenance keeps your family & loved ones safe.

Your home’s roof is what stands between your family and the elements. It’s important to maintain that barrier to protect your family from obvious dangers like weather events, falling tree branches, or excess moisture which could lead to water damage and eventually mold. There are also the less visible protections that keep your family healthy, safe and warm. For example, regular roof maintenance like insulation inspection makes sure your home is retaining heat or more importantly in Arizona the cool air inside of your home and prevents energy waste and saves you and your families hard earned money.

#3 Roof maintenance keeps your house and belongings safe.

The Roofing system acts as a layer of defense for the elements of the structure itself. If your roof is well-maintained, you’re also maintaining the supporting beams, the rafters, the walls and the foundation, which keeps your home safer and extends its life. If the roof were to fail due to neglect or skipped maintenance tasks, it would put the rest of your home at a higher risk.

#4 Regular roof maintenance saves you money over time.

Regular roof maintenance year after year will actually save you money over the course of your roof’s life. This isn’t just because maintenance extends the life of your roof. It’s also because the cost of maintenance or small repairs are generally significantly less when problems are detected early. They tend get seriously expensive when significant damage has occurred when a problem is left too long and can extend to the inside of the structure.

For example, if you notice ice dams forming on your roof in the winter, but don’t perform

#5 Roof maintenance protects your homes overall value.

A well-maintained roof not only looks and performs better, it also sustains your home’s value. Better curb appeal and overall condition alone can be huge as a seller and secure a better price in the sale of your home, regular roof maintenance makes your home more valuable to a buyer, who can trust its quality and protective ability.

 

These roof maintenance tasks we recommend that should be completed annually by a professional roofer such as EA Roofing to check for damage and assess your roof’s condition and performance:

• Examine roof for stains, peeling or missing shingles
• Inspect pipe (all penetrations) jacks and boots for cracks or damage.
• Inspect for evidence of pests or animals. (Pigeons, woodpeckers & beehives etc.)
• Remove debris from roof and gutters and have them properly cleaned.
• Make sure roof ventilation system is working properly.
• Inspect flashings and caulking for potential leaks and obvious signs of water entry.

Regular roof maintenance makes the difference between an expensive, leaking, eyesore, and a protective, attractive barrier on your home. Completing these simple but necessary tasks yearly will ensure your roof lasts longer and continues to perform with optimal efficiency.