Want to extend the life of your roof? Call PRS Roofing today at (800) 750-9198 for regular maintenance and repairs.
Many factors affect your roof’s lifespan. Implementing the proper maintenance strategies can dramatically help extend the life of your roof. Luckily, most of these strategies are simple enough to implement and don’t require extensive roofing knowledge.
Clearing out clogged gutters or checking for water damage might not be as fun as other household projects (or just relaxing after a long day at work!). Yet, they’re necessary for maintaining your roof. You can also reach out to Orlando’s top-rated roof installation service to fix any problems.
Start by Cleaning Your Gutters
Gutters are crucial for maintaining your roof and home’s health. They function by collecting water and redirecting it away from your home. Failure to clean your gutters can cause them to collect leaves, twigs, and other debris.
In addition, clogged gutters can cause water damage to your roof and your home’s interior. This water damage can create mold and other health hazards.
Setting up a ladder to clear out your gutters is far from fun. In the long run, however, cleaning your gutters can significantly extend the life of your roof.
Watch Out for Low Hanging Tree Branches
Some homeowners might find trees a nuisance. Yet, they work wonders in stopping water damage and can even reduce energy bills. Nonetheless, trees can also damage your roof, and not just after a storm.
Watch out for any low-hanging tree branches as they can rub against your rooftop and damage your shingles. These damages may result in minor repairs, but the repair costs can be expensive.
Inspect Your Roof Flashing
Your roof flashing is easy to miss as they are just small sheets of aluminum, metal, or steel. However, your flashing prevents water and other forms of moisture from entering and damaging your home. So, take the time to inspect your roof flashing.
Signs of damaged roof flashing might include:
- Dents
- Rot
- Rust
A professional roofer will need to repair or replace damaged roof flashing.
Make Sure You Have Optimal Ventilation
A properly functioning ventilation system can also improve your roof’s lifespan. A humid or warm attic, mold, and mildew are sure signs that your ventilation system is experiencing issues.
Start by inspecting your attic and checking for air blockages, including your exhaust pathways. Common blockage problems include:
- Pests
- Storage such as excess boxes
- Insulation
You can also check and clean your soffit screens. Soffit screens allow air to enter vent holes and travel to your attic, cooling it. In addition to facilitating colder air, soffit screens can also deter pests from entering.
Let PRS Roofing Help You Today
You can implement some strategies at home to ensure and restore your roof’s health. Still, some jobs are better left to the professionals. PRS Roofing can help by repairing, maintaining, or installing your roof in Orlando, FL.
Learn more about shingle roofing and other ways PRS Roofing can extend the life of your roof. Call us today at (800) 750-9198!
