Preventative maintenance is an operation that must be scheduled periodically and must definitely not be ignored. Proper roof maintenance has advantages that cannot be overlooked: it keeps your roof in good shape, prevents the apparition of big problems and increases its lifespan. Consequently, you will not find yourself in the situation to deal with a failing roof and pay a large amount of money for its premature replacement.
Proper maintenance also increases the exterior curb appeal.
Any responsible building owner must have a checklist when it comes to preventative maintenance; it has to include:
- Scheduling routine inspections performed by professional roofers with experience in Elmhurst roofing, twice a year
- Scheduling checkups after each storm
- Keeping the roof clean, which typically means getting rid on trapped debris between shingles and in the drainage system, as well as trimming tree branches that hang to close to the roof
- Checking the attic periodically and identify potential problems with moisture or pests
- Minimizing the access to the roof, especially in the case of a flat roof, as regular traffic can bruise roofing membranes.
Any problems detected during the preventative maintenance (even if they are just small vulnerabilities) must be fixed as quickly as possible. That means “preventative”, after all: dealing with small problems as they appear to prevent bigger and costlier ones.
