12 Jul 4 Tips You Need to Know About Your Roof
ROOFING MAINTENANCE
As homeowners, there are many home improvements that we look forward to completing — like the gorgeous kitchen remodel or update we’ve always dreamed about or planting a lovely garden or building the ultimate “man cave.” But one task that is sure to be less exciting to think about, let alone invest time and money into , is roof repair and maintenance. Yet as unexciting as this may be to homeowners, it is very critical to keep in check.
REEVES ROOF AND GUTTERS CAN HELP!
This area of our house deserves some extra attention because neglecting it can lead to high energy bills, extensive damage or worse — leaks or mildew or mold from leaky roofs could create unwanted problems in that brand new dream kitchen or that awesome “man-cave., not to mention the added costs or Roof Repairs or Preventative Roofing Maintenance.
ROOF REPAIR
To keep your roof in good standing for years to come, here are 4 GREAT TIPS you should know about maintaining your roof:
1. When to hire a roofing contractor. Do a visual inspection of your roof several times a year. Call a professional roofing contractor in your area that specializes in roofing maintenance, whether here in Greenville / Spartanburg, or in Atlanta or Charleston if you notice streaking stains on the shingles, curled or buckled shingles, areas on the roof missing granules or even rusted metals and flashings. Moss or mold on the roof are also signs of potential problems. It may be time for a new roof if you are noticing higher than average energy bills, moisture or mold in the attic, or leaks after extreme weather.
2. It’s all about roofing maintenance. Once a year, you should perform some maintenance or hire a roofing maintenance contractor to handle it. Always check Then, caulk with a high grade sealant around pipes and vents and paint any exposed metal to prevent rust. Also, remove leaves and other debris from the gutters so they don’t dam up and overflow. Interested in scheduling roofing maintenance? You may want to consider a “Roof Tune Up” (Click here for more info).
3. Make it last forever (almost). Most industry reports that the average asphalt shingle roof tends to last around twenty years. Although, if a roof is installed correctly with the right components, it can last a lifetime — especially with newer technology being out into the manufacturing of most roofing products. If you decide it’s time to get your roof replaced, make sure you hire a reputable contractor who educates you on the value of the products — not just someone concerned about the bottom-of-the-barrell price. Your home is too valuable for you NOT to know your options. Get your roof replaced correctly — and it may just last a lifetime.
4. Trust us, your neighbors (or buyers) will notice. Replacing your roof is a big deal. Lots of decisions can go into it. From color and style to ventilation and flashings. But in your decision making process, know that your the choices your make about your roofing material can actually enhance your home’s curb appeal. (Did you know that on average, 40 percent of what you see from the road is the roof!) And Realtor Mag includes roof replacement in the top ten most valuable home improvement projects and reports that homeowners can expect to recoup 56.7 percent of these costs when selling.
There’s lots to think about when you own a home, but please don’t forget about the importance of your roofing maintenance. And give us a call if we can ever be of assistance to you.
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