All that you need to know about Summer cleaning for your Roof

Part of maintaining your roof is actually keeping it clean. Roofs can collect all sorts of debris during the cold months of the year and can cause some serious problems, from leaks to backed-up gutters, so when it’s finally the warm again, it’s time to focus on getting everything cleaned up. Summer provides a better weather for going up on top of your house and clean your roof.

If you take time this summer to clean your roof, at US ROOFING Contractors located  in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and Alabama, we give you seven tips to keep your roof in the best shape possible:

1. If you can see significant amounts of debris on your roof, you’ll definitely need to clean it this summer. Built-up debris from tree leaves and other things on your roof can cause some serious problems. Debris can itself start rotting, which can cause certain roofing materials to do the same. 

2. Cleaning your roof is a job you’ll want to have a professional do, though you can do some limited roof cleaning on your own if you’re comfortable with it.

3. It’s never recommended that you walk on your roof, as this is both dangerous and can cause damage to your roofing materials. But you may be able to pressure-wash some of the debris off your roof if you can reach it from the ground.

4. Ask your trusted roofer to check the roof thoroughly for potential problems, so that you can have your US ROOFING Contractors out to do minor repairs before they become major repairs.

5. Remember that roofs that are red or light-colored may be more obvious when they need cleaning. You can easily see streaks and debris on these roofs. But even dark asphalt roofs will need cleaning on a regular basis. For these roofs, the problem is with stains, which can happen when water isn’t draining correctly or there’s decaying debris on the roof.

6. Keeping your roof stain-free will ensure you don’t have to replace it as often, either, which saves you money in the long run.

7. With regular inspection and cleaning, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

- Energy Savings: Clean roofs tend to reflect more heat compared to dirty ones. More reflected heat means less use of cooling systems, which reduces your energy consumption and costs.

- Health Benefits: Summer is that time of the year when you want to stay outdoors most of the time. You wouldn’t want to get sick because of mold and fungi, which can come from filthy roofing.

- Curb Appeal: A clean roof is pleasing to the eyes. Not only does it make your home fresher, but it also enhances the overall look of your exterior.

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.