Preventative Maintenance

Preventative Roof Maintenance

You want to get the most out of your home, especially your roof. Avoid unnecessary repairs and costs with regular preventative roof maintenance from Cornerstone Construction of SE WI.

When building a new home, the roof accounts for only 10% of the total construction cost but 90% of the home’s future maintenance costs. From a financial perspective, inspecting your roof periodically is a wise investment, as it can add years to its lifespan, extending it well past its initial warranty period. The most common items to look for are:

• Rusted flashing
• Cracked or missing caulking around skylights or chimneys
• Bare spots on asphalt shingles
• Curled or buckled shingles
• Missing or damaged shingles or other surface material
• Paint peeling on eves or overhangs

There are several maintenance tasks that, together with regular exterior inspections, will extend the useful life of your roof.

Clean Out the Gutters Regularly

Gutters play a vital role in making your roof dry and moisture-free. Falling rain and melting snow run into your home’s gutters and from there to the ground. If your drainage is blocked, water can store up on your roof and make the roof and fascia deteriorate.

It is important to clear and clean our gutters regularly every year. Whenever you discover loose debris in your gutters with asphalt shingles, this is a sign of serious damage and it’s possibly time to change your roof.

Trim Your Trees to Lower the Risk of Damage

While large and aged trees are wonderful to look at when framing your house, they can also pose a danger to your roof. Your roof can be broken by overhanging limbs that fall onto it. Leaves that have fallen onto your roof can build up and trap moisture underneath.

Replace Broken or Missing Shingles

Regular asphalt shingles can wear thin and fall off over time. Any space in your roofing can permit the accumulation of moisture consequently leading to leakages and decomposition. Replace aged or lost shingles at the earliest possible time.

Reseal and Caulk Around Vents and Pipes

Openings such as vents, pipes, skylights, and chimneys present vulnerabilities in your roofing. Sealing these with caulking or roofing tar can help you reduce moisture infiltration.

If you are still on the fence about routine maintenance, we have provided a list of many benefits for you to learn more from here.

Benefits of Routine Roof Maintenance

Some of the most important reasons to get preventive roof maintenance include:

• Reducing the need for re-roofing or total replacement
• Extending the life of your roof
• Maintaining your construction guarantee

Our company is proud to provide great customer service and answer any questions. Contact us today to learn more and have our specialist inspect your roof.