Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home or building. It provides you and your family or business with protection from the elements and makes it possible to regulate the temperature and humidity within your structure. Such an important component of a building should be well cared for. Maintaining your roof is so important, because keeping your roof clean and protected also allows for the rest of your home to remain sheltered. Keeping your roof maintained means keeping your family safe.

Maintaining Your Roof

One of the most important things to keep in mind when it comes to home improvement is that the best way to do things is to take care of problems one at a time. Home maintenance is the same. Maintaining your roof or another part of your home comes down to taking care of tasks one at a time and keeping a regular schedule of when you complete the tasks.

Snow Removal

Of all the potential problems that can happen to your house, your roof sagging and potentially collapsing is a big one. It is extremely important to make sure that if you live in an area that has heavy precipitation to clear off your roof after a heavy snowfall. Snow can cause sagging or potentially seep through the roofing tiles all the way into your home. Essentially, if not properly removed, snow could cause severe water damage. 

Replace Broken Tiles And Shingles

The next tip for maintaining your roof is to be on the lookout for broken roof tiles and shingles. It is very important to replace shingles when you notice them to be missing or broken because it ensures that water cannot get into the house. Replacing roof tiles also makes sure that your roof looks great from a birds eye view, as well as a front side view.

Trim Back Trees

If you have large trees in your yard that are brushing up against your roof, it is important to get them trimmed back. This is because the branches could potentially damage the roof by either resting on the house causing it to sag or by puncturing the roofing tiles, allowing water to trickle into the home. Trees can also drop leaves on the roof, which can cause problems with mold or can attract animals if they get piled up.

Keep Gutters Clean

Leaves can also get into the gutters that line the roof. If this happens, it can cause water to pool up on the roof, because the water has no where to drain. The pooling water can cause water damage to the roof and potentially the rest of the house if the pool gets large enough to seep through the tiles. Mold is also a big issue with cluttered gutters because leaves will decompose and if the area gets moist enough, it may cause problems. 

Get An Inspection

Every so often, you may decide to get a roof inspection to ensure that your roof is being properly maintained. The professionals will be able to spot potential problems that you may have overlooked. Inspectors will help you know what the best course of action will be for your individual situation as to how to best care for your roof.

Do You Need Help Maintaining Your Roof?

If you have found that you are in need of a roof inspection or a roof replacement, we at Multiman Services would love to be your first choice. We offer quality roofing services as well as many other home improvement and maintenance options. We pride ourselves in our expertise and professionalism and we put our customers first. If you have any questions, please reach out to us today.

On average, a typical asphalt roof will last for 17-20 years. We often work with Wisconsin and Illinois homeowners that have aged roofs but aren’t in a financial position to afford a roof replacement. Depending upon the overall health of the roof, you could save thousands by opting for roof rejuvenation services. Here are some signs your roof may be in trouble, and ready for some maintenance work.

Check the Attic for Water Damage

One of the first places to check for signs of an aging roof is the attic. Do you notice any water stains on the eaves? If so, you need to call in professionals right away to address the water concerns. Look at your homeowners records to see if there is information about the shingles, and when they were last installed. Depending upon the roof, you could possible have a new layer of shingles installed over the existing ones.

Examine the Roof Shingles

One way to make sure the roof is in its best shape is by taking a look at the shingles. If you see cracked, missing or damaged shingles, it is time to replace them. Since it can be dangerous to climb on a roof and look around, we recommend contacting professional roofers for a roof examination. MultiMan Services can come out to your home and examine the state of the roof to let you know if you need roof replacement, roof repair, or could benefit from roof rejuvenation.

Inspect the Roof Flashing

Flashing is around the vents, chimney, skylights, and other places where you have “holes” in the roof. The flashing is the seal around these areas and could have significant cracks or breaks that cause deterioration. You can replace this on your own, but we do recommend contacting professionals for safety reasons, and for proper replacement of the flashing.

Moss, Mold and Mildew Growth on Roof

Roofs that have a shady area tend to see mold, moss, and mildew growth. Allowing mold and fungi to continue growing can destroy shingles. If you see these issues, it shows you have trapped moisture on the roof. A stiff brush can remove it, but cleaning the roof properly and treating it with environmentally-friendly cleaning products is the best option.

What is Roof Rejuvenation

If you want to save thousands and still protect your home, call MultiMan Services. Our experts will examine the condition of your home, discuss various services that can assist in reducing aging to your home, and move forward with roof rejuvenation. Our roof rejuvenation will clean off all the dirt, mold, mildew, and other issues causing the roof to deteriorate. We then treat the roof with Roof MAXX Sealant, which extends the life of an average roof, and includes a 5-year transferrable warranty.