How to Maintain an Asphalt Shingle Roof

As in all construction areas of homes or spaces, giving a good maintenance guarantees us to ensure the useful life of the materials and thus also of the asphalt tile as waterproofing and protection of the roofs.‍

What Causes Damage to an Asphalt Shingle Roof?‍

Our roof is exposed to various factors that considerably reduce its useful life, such as climatic changes, growth of plants or algae, accumulation of debris, irregularity in the surface due to a bad installation or repairs generating water stagnation. Therefore, it's important to get the right contractor to fix your roof. 

 

Is roof maintenance necessary?‍

Yes, it is advisable to maintain the roof twice a year and especially after a sudden change in weather such as storms, hail, hurricanes or snow to see that the roof or the asphalt shingle has not been damaged.

Doing periodic maintenance to our roof guarantees us to ensure its long life and to give protection to our home at all times.

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These are the four important recommendations that we have so that your roof with asphalt tile is in the best condition:

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1. Cleaning

It is important to keep clean the entire area of ​​the roof, gutters and downspouts free of branches or leaves that prevent rainwater from circulating properly and can create excess moisture. It is recommended that the downspouts are clear of any garbage to prevent them from dripping down the sides of the houses and thus being able to observe if there is leakage or leakage.‍

2. Roof inspection‍

After having cleaned the roof of both garbage and branches accumulated on it, it is recommended to inspect the area to detect any problem such as the lack of tiles, which are broken or buckled, to ensure the care and protection of the exposed roof and thus avoid leaks.

For a more detailed inspection, we recommend that the roofer be the one who performs them since he is the one who has the best knowledge if an asphalt tile roof is in good or bad condition.

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3. Easy to repair‍

Roof repair should be immediate when we detect a problem.

The roofer can repair cracked or loose shingles with asphalt cement or nails, as well as replace blown or broken shingles without affecting other good shingles.

 

4. Record keeping‍

The roofer must fill out a record in each inspection he makes, taking note of any changes that occur and review it in each inspection he performs, making sure that a major problem does not arise, in case there is a repair it must be noted in the record, creating a history for the homeowner.

In the same way, it is recommended to take photos of the roof and the drainage systems, to have a reference system in case there is a change or problem.

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Performing regular inspections and repairs is an investment that really pays off. You want a well-protected home, keep your roof in good condition. Remember, prevention is better than cure. 

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