Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Applied Roofing Services
Your roof is literally the roof over your head, and it protects you from the elements year round. While most people think of maintenance as something they need to do before the cold season begins, summer roofing maintenance is important as well.
Use these eight roof care tips to keep your roof safe from the summer heat. If you don’t, you could wind up with big repair bills and an unstable roof for the upcoming cold season.
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Inspect Your Roof
It might seem obvious, but the first thing you need to do when it comes to summer roofing maintenance is to simply inspect it visually. Take the time to walk around on your roof if you’re able and find cracked, damaged or dry spots.
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Fix Damage
Damaged roofs are just asking for trouble, so you need to fix yours right away if you find any bad spots. Ask a roofing contractor how much fixing is needed before you consider getting a new roof.
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Update Your Roof
When possible, updating your roof to a cooler material is ideal if you live in a warm climate. Brighter colors can keep your roof 50 to 100 degrees cooler in the summer months.
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Consider Waterproofing
If you live in a wet climate, consider a waterproofing layer before summer. The combination of heat, humidity and water can result in collapse quite quickly.
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Hire Regular Service Providers
To maintain your roof, have somebody inspect it at the beginning of each season. Biannual inspections are an easy and inexpensive way to make sure you don’t experience roof collapse.
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Clean Your Gutters & Drains
Many things can clog up your gutters and drains, including plant leaves, birds’ nests, and more. If these things block your gutters, water accumulation can occur on your roof, leading to severe water damage even in a short period of time. Therefore, get your roof cleaned of any lingering debris or hire a roofing service provider to do the job for you before the summer.
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Inspect Your Attic Ventilation
If you observe a regular increase in your energy bills, when compared to the previous year’s costs, seek professional help to inspect your attic’s ventilation. Also, get the insulation inspected to ensure that you have everything in order. Proper maintenance of your insulation and ventilation systems not only keeps your roof in proper condition but also helps you save a lot of money on your energy bills.
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Review Your Skylight
Regular inspection of the skylight in your home, especially, after every major storm is needed to make sure it’s not leaking. Additionally, hail storms can also damage window glasses, and cracks can often be invisible as the window is very far away. Make sure to have a good review of your skylight a couple of times during the summer to make sure it’s holding up suitably.
If you can’t do this on your own, hire a roofing company that will provide you with an inspection.
Your roof is not only the most significant investment for your home but it also provides the necessary protection to your family from external elements. That’s why it’s essential to take care of it and to make sure it’s well maintained.
About Applied Roofing Services
Applied Roofing Services is a full service roofing company located in CA. We offer durable and high quality residential and commercial flat roofing. We provide roof installation as well as roof repair services, roof maintenance and inspection services. We specialize in low slope roofs, energy efficient, zero maintenance, and green roofing. We have 20+ years of experience in the roofing industry.
I never thought about how heat and humidity could affect the structural integrity of my roof, only the amount of precipitation we were getting. I have recently discovered water damage inside of my attic, and I was wondering how that could have happened seeing as we haven’t had too much rain so far. We do live in a very humid climate though, so I guess that could have played a factor. It would probably be beneficial for me to contact someone about waterproofing my roof at this point, because even if it’s not the humidity I imagine a professional would be able to help me identify the cause. Thanks for the informative post!
That’s a good tip to inspect your roof. That way you can notice any issues early. Preventative maintenance is cheaper than reactive care.