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access provides management and the Board to have the condition of the roof verified before and after leaving less chance for damage to go unaddressed.

There is value in establishing a maintenance program that will help you plan and work to address the condition of a roof seasonally. To be clear,roof maintenance operates on a schedule that is set prior to the next rainy season. It works in anticipation of the upcoming season. This way, once the rain arrives, all interrelated roof components are in optimal condition, and you will not be affected by needed services during peak times when vendors are spread thin.

Planning will give everyone a higher comfort level moving through the seasons and the monetary savings will help keep the community on budget. To help, we have provided suggested quarterly Roof related maintenance items to consider.

Quarterly maintenance calendars that align with seasonal needs.

January-March

Areas of roofs that have trees overhanging may need additional attention. Temperature drops are the leading cause for falling leaves. Don’t make the mistake of assuming Fall gutter cleaning is enough. Cold reasons bring out wildlife. They often try to find access to warm dry places. Sometimes those access ways are Exhaust pipes on the roof. Installing mesh if they are a concern may be an option.

April- June

Schedule maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems and have the areas inspected thereafter for potential areas that need to be resealed. If owners are responsible for maintaining their HVAC systems, encourage them to have this performed during this quarter as well so there is sufficient time to address any unforeseen concerns.

July-September

Associated components such as roof hatches, safety rails, walk pads, skylight maintenance should all be inspected to ensure accessibility when the time comes.

Cable penetrations should also be resealed if needed.

October-December

Send notices to inform the owner to clear debris from their patio drains. If rain gutters are within reach or they are obligated to clean them, they should be reminded early on. Hydro-jetting drain lines so that rain will flow unobstructed from the rain gutters is essential. Taking care of your roof will reduce the likelihood that your HOA will be faced with various contaminants, including mold, bacteria or fungi, that thrive with moisture.

Dan Huertas Sales and Project Manager Adco Roofing & Waterproofing