Roofing maintenance guide

If you have had reports from your renters or in your home has found damage to the roof during severe weather conditions, and you want to inspect and repair the damage, you will need to take precautions. Don’t try to do it during bad weather, due to the danger of high winds and even the possibility of a lightning strike.

Regular roof maintenance is key to avoiding dangerous and costly damage to your house. Also, regular roof inspections are the key to a good roof system maintenance routine. 

At US ROOFING Contractors located in the Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah or Alabama areas, we give you a guide to learn how to inspect your roof for early signs of damage and when to replace or repair your roof:

1. Roof Maintenance:

You should make roof inspections frequently. If you spot damage right away, you can repair it before it grows into a bigger and more expensive problem. You must consider evaluating the condition of your roof after any heavy storm or high wind.

2. What to look for:

The best way  to evaluate their roof after severe weather is to use binoculars and look for these warning signs of roof damage:

-Tree limbs or other large debris on the roof.

-Shingles that are curling at the edges.

-Missing shingles.

-Shingles on the ground.

-Peeling flashing.

-Penetrations in the roof.

-Sagging gutters.

-Wet spots in your attic or ceiling.

3. After damage has been caused:

If you spot any of the above warning signs, it’s time to call in a professional roofer to determine the full extent of any damage and the best way to repair it. 

Ask a few simple questions to help you and the professional roofer understand the extent of the damage:

-How severe the damage is? Can you see the damage?

-Is water leaking into the property?

-Does the damage involve a chimney?

-Which part of the roof is affected - is it the ridge (at the top), at one end, shingles in the centre, etc?

4. When to replace your roof:

If the inspection reveals problems, sometimes you can handle simple roof maintenance, like nailing down loose shingles or removing debris. But if there are numerous missing shingles or a lot of cupping or curling of the shingles, then it would be best to have the roof replaced or repaired by a professional roofing contractor.

At US ROOFING Contractors our commitment is to make you feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing installation, roofing services or gutter services in the Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah or Alabama areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.