How to Maintain a Shingle Roof

Learn how to maintain your home or business' shingle roof by reading our tips!
Residential Roofing - Shingle Roof

As a home or business owner, maintaining your roof keeps your property clean while preventing and keeping you proactive about damages. Learn more about how you keep your roof as good as new through roof maintenance.

Clean Your Gutters

Your gutters can quickly fill with leaves, twigs, dirt, rodents, snakes, and more! By properly cleaning your gutters, you can prevent water and mold from damaging your property. 

Check for Leaks

Leaks cause water damage, mold, and cracks, so regular inspections are vital for improving your roof’s longevity. It’s crucial to know about leakage, but many homeowners don’t know the signs to look for. Check for damage in the attic first to identify early signs like mold, stains, damp walls, dripping, or sagging. By staying proactive, you can save thousands on ceiling repairs and roof replacement.

Trim Your Trees

Overgrown trees can hurt your pocketbook by causing severe damage to your roof. By regularly trimming branches, you can prevent erosion, leaks, or physical damage from a fallen branch or limb. 

Caulk Your Roof’s Flashings

Flashing protects your home from water damage by redirecting it from crucial areas on your roof. However, flashing can experience damage over time. Caulking is a sealant that homeowners can use to fill any gaps in their roof’s flashings and protect them from leaks. 

Remove Debris

Flashing protects your home from water damage by redirecting it from crucial areas on your roof. However, flashing can experience damage over time. Caulking is a sealant that homeowners can use to fill any gaps in their roof’s flashings and protect them from leaks. 

Maintain Insulation

High-quality insulation keeps heat from escaping through your roof, consequently reducing your electric bill during the winter. 

Schedule Yearly Inspections

Trust our roofers to keep your roof updated. By scheduling regular inspections, you can stay proactive about damage. Ensure that your roof has a long lifespan. Call our team to start your FREE inspection and quote.