8 Roof Care Tips to Keep It Safe During Summers

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.

1. 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.

If you can’t do this on your own, hire a roofing company that will provide you with an inspection.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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.

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