Tips For Roof Maintenance

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Tips For Roof Maintenance Keep you roof and home safe


Everybody wants their house or property to be attractive. As a result, we spend time and money on maintenance, including mowing, power washing, raking, and even snow plowing. Huh. While each of these duties takes time, they are necessary to keep our assets in top condition. O LY M P U S R O O F I N G S P E C I A L I S T


However, there is one area of the house that is frequently missed, because we do not constantly look up. Nonetheless, because it i s o n e o f t h e fi r s t l i n e s o f defense against the weather, the roof is one of t h e m o s t s i g n i fi c a n t s e c t i o n s of our home. O LY M P U S R O O F I N G S P E C I A L I S T


Olympus Roofing Specialist

Roof Maintenance Tips


Tip no. 1 Take the time to clean out your home's gutters. Stacking leaves and debris on the roof can cause damage to the shingles. Furthermore, a debris pile might allow water to seep into the roof sheathing, causing the rafters to rot.

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Tip no. 2 Leaves should not accumulate on the roof, but they should not be removed with a power washer! Instead, a telescoping pole can be used to place a soft car-washing brush or a professionally powered leaf blower.


It is necessary to regularly inspect the roof and carry out maintenance work. By doing this you can avoid future

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losses and prevent the roof small damages from getting bigger. Do not ignore any damage to the roof, if you find any damage, hire a roof repair Long Beach expert to fix it immediately.


Tip no. 4 Remove any moss that has grown on your roof. A roofing contractor can use a bandage to keep mold from forming on the top of your roof.


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Check for rust in any metal places. If you detect it, remove it with a wire brush before priming and painting with a rustresistant lacquer.


Tip no. 6 Remove any hanging branches from your roof, as well as leaves and twigs. It is an essential process that must be done to avoid roof rot and damage. Branches should ideally be at least 10 feet above your ceiling. Aside from that, not having low branches above your ceiling minimizes the likelihood of a robber attempting to gain access to your roof!


Tip no. 7 In the event of hail or high wind, go outdoors to make sure everything is okay. Examine the area surrounding vents, chimneys, skylights, and other openings for any curling, loose, or missing shingles, as well as any damaged flashing.


Tip no. 8 If you live in a location where snow and ice are common, make sure you do everything you can to avoid ice jams. If heavy snow accumulates on your roof, do not attempt to remove it. Instead, use a telescopic pool to clear the snow from the ground. You can use install snow guards to avoid roof snow avalanches.


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