Top 3 Summer Roofing Maintenance Tips

Your roof sustains a hefty beating throughout the course of a year. With all the seasonal elements striking down on your roof, it has to be one of the most durable parts of your entire home. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t need some tender loving care from time to time. That’s why you need these three maintenance tips. Take care of these tasks during the summer when there’s beautiful weather, and you can get outside to inspect your property. By heeding these three roofing tips, you can extend the life of your roof.

 

Clean The Gutters

This is one you should be doing more than once a year. Ideally, you should be cleaning out your gutters in the fall and in the spring, with a summer touch-up, if needed. When gutters fill up with debris, water is forced to pool upward. This can cause it to seep under the shingles of your roof, and can:

Cause water damage. Rot out areas of your roof, leading to potential leaks. Degrade the shingles and other roofing structures with mold and mildew.

All of this can be avoided by cleaning out your gutters. If you don’t feel comfortable on a ladder to clean out the gutters, call a professional roofing company to come and clean the gutters for you. This is one of the simplest roofing tips to help improve the flow of water around your roof and extend its life.

 

Trim Back Trees

Now is the perfect time of year to trim back trees and bushes from your roof. This is one of the biggest problems that will lead to damage to your home. When tree branches overhang your roof, it will increase the amount of debris that collects in the gutters; trimming back trees will also make cleaning gutters easier in the future. Additionally, if there is a big storm, larger branches will be less likely to crash down on your roof. It also helps reduce the number of critters jumping from the tree to your roof and attempting to make your roof into a home.

If you are unable to trim back branches on your own, there are local landscapers who can come out and assist you with the project. They will know how far back to trim trees and bushes to keep your property looking great while reducing clutter on your roof.

 

Check For Damage and Mold

One of the best ways to maintain your roof is to perform a spot inspection from time to time. This is true for your entire property. Looking over the property will help you identify potential issues. By spotting these issues, you can have it addressed before it turns into a major problem. Of the roofing tips listed, this one will require a trip up on the roof. However, if you feel at all uncomfortable doing this, call in a professional. A simple inspection should include looking for any problem areas, especially those that can’t be seen from the ground. Areas of mold and mildew, along with any raised shingles and damaged areas, should be noted.

 

Enlisting Help with Summer Roofing Tips

By cleaning the gutters, trimming back vegetation, and having your roof inspected, you can help ensure your roof has a long life. Regardless of how well you take care of it, though, your roof will eventually need to be replaced. When your home’s ready for roofing repairs or replacement, call the experienced roofing technicians at Foster Roofing. They’ll work hard to give you great options that fit your budget, whether you need a simple repair or a whole new roof.