The roof cover, regardless the materials it is made from, needs regular maintenance: a check up in the fall will save you major repairs and expenses that you may deal with later, if you do not take care of it for several seasons in a row.
After the leaves fall from the trees, it is time to schedule the roof inspection. Take advantage of a sunny autumn day, climb on the roof and do some cleaning operations, Remove leaves, branches, moss, earth or other materials that can be brought by the wind. Skilled roofing Centennial inspectors urge you to pay special attention to valleys, and also to gutters and downspouts. Debris can clog them, preventing water from being evacuated safely; it will pool on the roof and infiltrate, affecting the resistance structure of the roof and reaching the living space
Then go to the next steps:
• Check the tiles for signs of mold, as well as for other damage. If you find cracked or broken materials or accessories, replace them. If you a metal roof, make sure the pain is intact, uniform and there are no traces of rust. Otherwise, the affected areas must be cleaned and repainted.
• Check that there is no vegetation growing on the roof, because it will favor moisture, not to mention that roots growing under the tiles will eventually lift them from their normal position, ruining their protective efficiency.
• Check the connections with other construction elements (skylights, chimneys, vents etc. and re-seal the areas as needed.