Roof Maintenance Tips

With all of the recent rain and hail, we wanted to use this month as an opportunity to educate you on what you need to be looking for on your home roof in order to keep it maintained throughout the year. Site back, relax, and enjoy this quick tutorial on how to maintain your roof!

Here are a few tips to remember!

1. Gutters with gutter screens

Remember that just because you have the screens does not mean that you no longer have to check your gutters. You still need to make sure they are in place and covering the gutter. Over time leaves and other items will knock the gutter screen loose, making them virtually useless.

2. Gutters without gutter screens

If you don’t have screens you need to check regularly for leaves and other debris getting stuck in your gutter. If you don’t take care of this it will cause your drain to clog up and water will build up in your gutters. Over time this can get behind your flashing which can cause a leak in your house, leading to much more damage. Contact Massachusetts roofing and siding if you are in the need of professional assistance.

3. Checking the items nailed into your roof

If you have items nailed into your shingles, such as vents or exhaust areas with flashing, over time in the Houston sun these items can warp, causing the nails to come loose from the shingles and leaving a small hole exposed. This hole can lead to leaking in your attic when it rains.