Because the average roof costs at least several thousand dollars on average, the last thing you want to do is have it replaced anytime soon. While for the most part your roof is pretty self-sufficient and doesn't require much maintenance, there are a few things that you can do to keep it in the best shape possible.
Clean It Off
After a long winter, you more than likely have leaves, dirt, and branches caked on your roof somewhere. Although you may be tempted to climb on your roof and tear everything off, your shingles are gentle and should be treated as carefully as possible. To get everything off, you can either use a gentle hose on it or you can call a residential roofing service to come and clean everything off for you. When using a hose, just apply a small amount of pressure to the singles and things should start to slowly come off.
In addition to having your roofing shingles cleaned off, it's also important to have your rain gutters cleaned too. If you have trees that hang over your roof, leaves and branches can clog your gutters, which prevent the gutters from doing their job. Luckily, by scooping everything out of the gutters, you can get them working just like new.
Wash Your Roof
Once you have gotten everything off of it, next it's time to clean it off. If you live in a part of the country that gets a lot of either snow or rain during the winter, you can have moisture build-up on top of your shingles which can cause mold and algae to grow. When mold and algae grow, they can start to seep underneath your shingles and cause them to pop off prematurely. By using a combination of bleach and water, you can help to stop the growth of anything.
ReCaulk
While your professional roofer is over at your house, have them climb on top of the roof and inspect it to see if it needs new caulking. Oftentimes after a long winter, moisture can break down the caulk that's around things like your swamp cooler, any flashing, or your chimney and can lead to moisture or water damage. Your roofer can place new caulking all around everything to keep it safe and secure.
To learn a little bit more about these services, reach out to a residential roofing service, such as Foam Experts Co, near you.
