The globe awoke this pandemic morning absorbed with thoughts of personal safety, health preservation and a hard realization that 6 feet is not enough distance. Today we shall divert our thoughts to something you probably do not think about every day — your roof.
The four walls of your beloved quarantine dwelling must be covered by a roof that stays in good shape and remains leak free. To promote that, regular inspections of your roof need to be performed. But how often should that happen? According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, you should check your roof at least twice per year, during fall and spring. The mild weather of those seasons can help make inspecting the roof easier, and also allows you to ensure that your roof will be prepared for potential seasonal weather hazards.
While it may not be easy to complete an inspection as often as recommended, doing so will help prevent minor roof damage from leading to serious problems. Preventing minor problems from turning into major ones will also save you money in the future. Here are some things to look out for when doing your roof inspection:
- Broken or missing shingles
- Cracked or curling caulk
- Patches of moss/lichen
- Cracked or rusted spots on metal flashings
- Shingles that are blistering, cracking or buckling
- Loose, cracked or rusted gutters
- Crumbling or missing chimney mortar
- Tree branches or other large debris.
If during your own inspection you notice any cracked or rusted flashings or gutters, crumbling or missing chimney mortar, sunken spots in the roof, or several shingles that are buckling, cracking or missing, you should call a professional roofing company. I recommend the roofing experts at Green Team Roofing. They are located in Orange, California and can be contacted at info@greenteamroofing.com and https:///greenteamroofing.com. They are residential and commercial property roof repair experts.
Give yourself peace of mind about the safety of your roof and home by having the Green Team Roofing experts inspect both the inside and outside of the roof on your house — because a leak free and safe roof protecting your beloved abode is an undisputed ‘essential need’.