Maintenance Equipment Personal Protective Equipment:
Wear Gloves when working with roofing putty and wear rubber-soled shoes with good grip to avoid slipping or falling. Wearing a safety harness is also recommended.
Ladder Safety:
Always have someone else help you up a ladder and onto the roof, never alone.
The Sun:
Do not work on at night, but if you work during the day, wear a
shirt, hat, and sunscreen while you're on the roof.
Check for leaks
Early detection of leaks can prevent extensive or costly damage to your roof, house and even your foundation.
Sometimes the first signs of leaks can be very difficult to spot; The most common signs of leaks are:
Inspect the exterior as well. and if your house has one, your attic. Examine the wood for signs of mould and termites, which resemble wood-eating insects.
2. CHECK YOUR ROOF
Inspect the exterior of your home for loose, cracked, warped, or missing shingles. This can immediately reduce the attractiveness of your home and dangerously expose parts of your roof structure to the elements.
Inspect the flashing along the edge of the roof, particularly around the chimney. Treat these damaged areas with rust-resistant paint.
PRO TIP: To avoid having to climb a ladder to inspect the eaves and eaves, inspect the roof with one binocular or just take a picture with your phone and then zoom in to examine the damage more closely.
3. IF YOU HAVE AN ATTIC, CHECK VENTILATION AND INSULATION
Properly insulating your attic can help keep your home's roof in excellent condition.
It can also help create a more even flow of temperature throughout your home.
Many roofs are not built with adequate ventilation, meaning most are prone to heat damage can roofs. Improper roof ventilation can also cause dry rot.
Just drill a few tiny holes through the soffit openings to allow air in and out at the top.
4. CHECK YOUR GUTTER
The first simple sign of a solution is if the gutters are even slightly loose. Secure them where necessary to ensure they don't pull on the roof and cause damage over time or in inclement weather.
Next, check the gutters for leaks and constipation. These are the two most common problems that gutters face, making them heavy and causing them to pull on the roof. Clogged gutters can also allow water to seep behind the fascia boards or into the interior roof frame.
Depending on the climate in your area, it is recommended that you clean and inspect your gutters for maintenance about once a season.
5. PRUNING TREES
The trees that surround a house may look beautiful, but they can also cause a lot of damage if not cared for properly. Branches that are too large can rub or scrape the roof and damage roof tiles with crippling abrasions and holes. Excess leaves from trees can also fall into gutters and clog them.
Pruning trees will help keep your roof in top condition.
6. REMOVE DEBRIS
It is important to check for debris regularly to ensure there is no dirt, loose objects or other debris on the roof. Be sure to dispose of debris after inclement weather, as it can quickly accumulate and cause major problems.
When inspecting the roof for debris, pay particular attention to valleys and areas around chimneys and skylights, dirt and debris quickly builds up in these areas and can cause corrosion.
7. REPAIR YOUR FASHION, SCORNS, SKYLIGHTS & VENTILATION OPENINGS
Coverings are covers found anywhere there is a clear crack or gap in the roof, such as B. skylights, chimneys, etc. Loose roof panels can cause leaks and a variety of other serious roof problems. To repair damaged trim, fill the gaps around them with roofing putty to seal properly.
8. SHINGLE TESTING
Slaps are the shingles that are layered over the roof to cover it.
It's a good idea to regularly check the roof for broken or loose tiles and to look for signs of corrosion or corrosion damage. When shingles start shedding dirt, they are old and need to be replaced, and it can be fairly easy to replace an asphalt shingle yourself.
9. LOOK FOR MOSS
Moss can develop roots that can lift shingles and cause serious damage to your roof. Luckily, it only takes a little effort and
anti-fungal household cleaner to remove moss from the ceiling.
First, use a soft-bristled brush to remove moss from the roof substrate. If you have a tile roof, always rub from top to bottom to avoid lifting the tiles. When all of the moss is removed, treat the area with an anti-fungal cleaning spray.
PROTIP:
Bring Place strips of copper and zinc just under the top of your roof so that when it rains, the copper molecules run down the roof and kill any algae trying to come back.
10. WASH YOUR ROOF
For any clapboard roof, this is part of your long-term maintenance routine to maintain a healthy roof. Eventually your roof will start to look dirty and long dark streaks will begin to flow from the top to the eaves. This is due to algae growing when it is wet, especially on north facing roofs or on roofs that spend a lot of time in the shade. Shingles with these marks will eventually rot and will need to be replaced unless washed often enough.