Hello World! Welcome Friends! Roofs are one of the most overlooked parts of our homes. Most of the time, we are more concerned with our living and sleeping rooms, gardens, kitchens and even our bathrooms. We forget that our roofs protect our lives, assets and everything that we consider valuable. From the standpoint of a business owner, your roof deserves all the attention. If you ignore it, your assets and your reputation will be gone in a matter of days. So, what all should be done to conserve our roofs? What are some key roof maintenance tips?
1. For Homebuyers
So, if you are planning on buying a new home, we’d strongly recommend that you go for some professional advice. Before you sign the agreement, seek out a roofing contractor, and ask him to check your roofing. It may cost a few AUDs more, but this extra expense is going save you from a lot of future trouble.
2. Prune Those Trees
Many Australians live in wooded areas, and it’s not uncommon to see a lot of trees near their houses. Trees give out lots of oxygen, but sometimes, they can cause you a lot of trouble. Fallen branches and leaves on your roof can decompose early and ooze harmful acid. This acid can seep inside your roof and damage your concrete. Damaged or decayed concrete won’t stop rainwater from seeping in and damaging your home.
Get the picture? In addition to cutting away pruning branches, you could also remove leaves from your roof. Sometimes these leaves clog your drains. Water may spillover from these drains and spoil your attic or the boards that line your living room. Cleaning your roof twice a year will also extend the life of your roof. If you are now planning to reinvent your roof, please contact professional companies. To know more about them click here.
3. Stay Away from Asbestos
Even if your roof is working fine, you could still consider going in for a new roof. The latest Australian guidelines say that roofs older than 20 years need to be re-laid. This is because most of the older roofs had asbestos, and this material is harmful to health. So, if you have an old roof, consider replacing it with a new one for health reasons. Asbestos causes many diseases, like lung cancer.
4. Let your Roof Breathe
Every roof breathes. This means that the roof always needs to be ventilated. Badly maintained roofs can buckle or be destroyed. Sometimes, you should replace old and decayed roof beams with fresh ones so that your roof continues breathing.
5. Roof insulation
Over a period, every roof loses its thermal insulation. Every roof must minimize heat gain or loss. Towards that goal. There should be a gap or a vacant area in your ceiling that stops water-vapour from rising. You may also consider adding one inch of free space between the roof sheathing and insulation to let air pass through your roof. Pole barn roof insulation is very important for warehouses as this helps in the preservation of goods.
6. Shingle Damage
Continued exposure to weather may damage your roof shingles. Dislodged shingles may encourage seepage, which may damage your house in the long run. Look out for any displaced or damaged shingles and make the necessary repairs. The earlier you understand these signs, the sooner you can work with a roofing repair company to fix or replace it.
Lastly, while it is suitable for DIY roof repairs, sometimes you may need to call in the experts. At this time, ask for two or more quotes. Your roof is too valuable to depend on the advice of just one contractor.
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