Choosing The Right Roof For Your Home
Replacing
Your Roof
The
age of your roof is usually the major factor in determining when
to replace it.
Most roofs can last many years if properly installed and
can often be repaired rather than replaced. Roofs are the most
important part of your home’s weather proofing.
A leaking roof can cause incalculable damage in a
relatively short period of time.
Preserving Your Roof
Whatever
the roofing material may be – composition shingle, wood shake,
tile, or metal – the best way to preserve your roof is to stay
off it. Also,
seasonal changes in the weather are usually the most destructive
forces.
Maintaining Your Roof
Homeowner
maintenance includes cleaning the leaves and debris from the
roof’s valleys and gutters.
Debris in the valleys can cause water to wick under the
shingles and cause damage to the interior of the roof.
Clogged rain gutters can cause water to flow back under
the shingles on the eaves and cause damage.
Typical
Problem Areas
The most typical problem areas found during
roof inspections are:
