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Roof Maintenance
A roof is an essential part of any home. It protects you from the elements, helps to keep your house cool in summer and warm in winter, and offers a space where you can relax with friends or family. But what are some things that need to be done regularly to ensure that your roof will last? Wharfe Roofing provides an overview of roof maintenance for residential homes.
What is roof maintenance?
Roof maintenance is the regular upkeep of your roof to make sure that it is safe and functioning correctly. This may include inspections, cleaning gutters, repair or replacement if needed, moss removal from shingles, and overall roof maintenance for the best possible appearance.
Benefits of regular roof maintenance
Having us complete routine roof inspections on your house lets you know that we can find any problems early on before they become significant issues. You will also cut down on expensive repairs by fixing minor issues before they get worse over time.
The roof maintenance experts at Wharf Roofing can tell you when certain types of changes are required so you do not neglect necessary work like gutter cleaning or chimney sweeping, which might need to be done after major storms or heavy rainfalls.
When is roof maintenance not advised?
Suppose you are planning on selling your home soon or currently have a contract for sale. In that case, we suggest against routine inspections and other types of upkeep like chimney cleaning as it can make buyers feel uncomfortable with what they do not know about the property’s condition.
Our roof maintenance process
Inspecting roofs for any visible problems
Our inspection schedule includes inspecting your roof for any loose, missing or damaged shingles, as well as checking the structure of your home. We will look at the condition of gutters and downspouts to ensure that they are free from debris which can lead to leakage.
Checking the roof for any loose or missing shingles
We inspect roofs closely, looking at all aspects, including chimneys and skylights, to make sure the entire roof is in good working order.
Gutter cleaning and repair, replacement if needed
We ensure that there won’t be problems with clogged rain spouts by inspecting them on a routine basis as this could lead to some damage such as leaks during heavy rainfall.
Moss removal from roofing shingles
We can remove moss and other vegetation growth on roofs so your roof will continue to look great, and we’ll also apply a protective treatment to prevent future problems with moss and mildew.
Roof cleaning
Roof cleaning involves cleaning the roof from top to bottom, so all debris, moss and dirt are removed. This ensures that your shingles will last longer as a clean roof is a healthy roof! We offer cleaning services every year after summer has ended until winter weather kicks in – call us or visit our website for more information about this service.
FAQs
What do you inspect?
We inspect your roof to see what will need maintenance. We can give you an honest assessment of the condition and life expectancy of your roof and provide you with a detailed report on any work that is needed.
How often should I have my roof inspected?
We recommend having your roof inspected every 12 months or after large storms or damage. We also recommend having it cleaned at least once per year by Wharfe Roofing!
How do I prolong the life of my roof?
Keeping your roof maintained means it will last for years to come! We can also fix any problems you may have. We are always on standby in case of emergency, day or night. Let us know what’s needed, and we will help!
How do you maintain a roof?
We use special techniques to clean roofs, so we don’t disturb shingle granules – this ensures they stay in place and keep protecting your home from water damage. We use a high-pressure hose that sprays water out of the nozzle to clean your roof.
How often should I clean my chimney?
We recommend cleaning it at least once per year. We recommend having these services done twice per year if you use firewood, so they stay protected from any possible particles or debris in wood smoke! We can also help inspect and maintain metal roofs, which is excellent for people who have flat type roofs. We will check all seams around skylights, vent pipes, dormers, etc., and inspect gutters for proper drainage.