Roof Maintenance
There are specific things you will want to investigate when performing a roof inspection and planning for roofing maintenance. The roof inspection is needed to assess any damage to your roof or spots that may likely become damaged in the future. By catching any damage as soon as possible you can prevent even more damage to your roof home or business. Depending on the type of roof you have the lifespan may only last so long and a inspecting your roof will let you know when you may need to have your roof repaired or replaced.
You should perform a roof inspection in the spring and fall of each year and after any maintenance you may have done on your roof. A roof inspection will focus on inspecting the roof edges control joints roof surface flashings expansion and other areas. You want to be aware of any cracks and splits on the roof and make sure all of the joints are properly sealed. If you have any masonry walls you should inspect them for coating delamination moisture penetration and deterioration. Many Texas roofing contractors will offer a free roof inspection.
Your roof surface is very important and should be a main point of interest when doing a roof inspection. You need to make sure the roof does not have any cracks pinholes or coating erosion. If you have a layer of insulation under your roof you should check it to make sure there is no moisture. It is possible to do this by making a v-cut or using a nondestructive moisture meter. You also need to be on the lookout for blisters and interlayer separation. Damage can be caused.
You may be able to take care of any problems you have noticed during your roof inspection by yourself but unless you are a roofing contractor you should always check with a professional Austin Roofing Contractor first. Before making any changes you should note if anything is under warranty as someone else can fix it for no charge if there is a warranty in place. Many times defects such as large blisters will be covered under a warranty. Many times your roof may require rejuvenation or renewal and a contractor should be brought for the roof inspection to determine what needs to be taken care off.
Performing roof maintenance is the last step of your roof inspection. Once your roof inspection is complete you will know the areas you need to maintain to keep your roof in excellent condition and to prevent damage. Of the two types of roof maintenance you can do you have a choice between corrective roof maintenance or preventive roof maintenance. No matter the age of your roof it needs to be inspected so you can determine what roof maintenance steps need to be taken.
Preventive roof maintenance is the least expensive and most beneficial of the roof maintenance you can perform. This means changing your mind set from being re-active to pro-active. Most preventive roofing maintenance focuses on making sure all joints and seals are not leaking and to repair any splits cracks or blisters before they become an issue.
The main issue with roofs is water leakage and if you live in a cold climate then ice dams which can lead to further damage. You also may have damages due to severe weather such as hurricanes tropical storms and hail storms. Most corrective roof maintenance will need to be done by a professional as they understand the steps needed to take to fix the problem. Besides just roof maintenance if you have a water leakage problem then you may also need to perform maintenance on the walls and ceilings of your home or business. This of course will be dictated by the damage, it can be as severe as replacing entire walls to something as small as reapplying a new coat of paint.
It is possible to perform roof maintenance yourself but again it is advised that you first speak to a professional to make sure you are going about the task correctly and that you do not make anything worse. Roof maintenance can be potentially dangerous depending on the type of roof you have so it is better to be safe than sorry.