As all derby roofing homeowners know your roof is your guaranteed protection from your property being damaged inside by the elements. As any home is a major investment the maintenance and general upkeep of your roof is important to keep your property protected.
Even the smallest of leaks to a roof can lead to extensive damage if not attended to quick enough leading to mold or contributing to electrical fires and unwanted problems to walls and flooring. We offer these 5 steps to help keep your roof maintained.
Step 1- Inspect your roof annually
Unfortunately your roof like most things is not immune from general wear and tear that occurs with age and time. The key is to catch a problem before it becomes too serious. Inspecting your roof once a year will definitely help as a preventative measure. It is considered best practice to check your roofing in spring and to look particularly for any signs of damage, lifted shingles, broken tiles, moss growth or any other identifiable problems. If you feel unable to inspect your roof then alternatively it is best to hire a professional. In some instance this is not only safer but more effective as they generally know what to be looking for.
Step 2- Get a grip with your roofs exterior
Remove moss
The appearance of moss growth is generally unappealing and unsightly. Moss grows with a root like structure that can cause it to grow underneath your roofing shingles or tiles. This will lead to tiles and shingles lifting and separating from the roof. Easy preventative measures such as keeping your trees trimmed away from the roof will make the roof less friendly to moss by minimizing moss-welcoming shady areas. However moss can still grow so it is advisable to keep making regular checks.
Keep away excess water
One of your roof’s primary jobs is to keep water out of your house, but your roof needs your help to get rid of the water that falls on it. Make sure to keep your roof’s gutters and downspouts in good condition so that it can drain properly. By trimming your trees so that they do not hang over the roof you can prevent dripping water and leaves building up into the gutters.
Step 3- Check Your Insulation
Allowing having good loft insulation is not only essential to keeping your home warm through winter. It is also has a vital part to play in keeping your roof protected. Therefore you should ensure that there is a good layer of insulation to the floor of your loft that has no gaps where air can circulate. This will prevent big temperature exchanges between your house and loft that can lead to water condensation on the underside of the roof and create potential problems.
Step 4- Keep everything well ventilated
You can help increase keeping your roof protected from further damages by keeping your loft well ventilated. Without good ventilation, water vapour can cause the roof sheathing and rafters to rot and can even damage the shingles.
Step 5- Hire professionals for quality repairs
When there is a problem with your roof, make sure you hire a qualified professional to make any repairs or a replacement. Hiring an experienced professional will ensure that all work is carried out to exacting standards that will last.
Our Thoughts
We advise that homeowners keep their derby roofing regularly maintained in order to avoid costly or long term problems. However if you find that your roof has fallen into serious disrepair and is in need of urgent attention then please contact us and we would be happy to help.
