Your roof is one of the most protective elements of your home or business. It protects building materials beneath the roofing and keeps your belongings inside safe from water leaks. Keeping your roof free of any type of tree debris, leaves and limbs as well as keeping gutters clean not only improves the appearance but also maintains the integrity to make your roof a longer lasting product.

Cleaning Gutters

Gutters that are filled with debris will eventually cause water overflows that drain down the sides of your house or business and can cause degradation of your siding. Clogged gutters can harbor ice damns in the winter in cold climates and back up moisture onto your roof making it dangerously heavy. Ice damns are a leading cause of roof damage in the winter.

Clean Roofs are Energy Efficient

A clean roof without debris on it reflects the sun’s rays and keeps a building or home from overheating in the summer months. This leads to better energy efficiency and lessens the need for as much air conditioning to keep your dwelling or business to stay at a cooler temperature.

Fall Roof Inspections

When debris is removed from your roof, the entire roofing system can be viewed and inspected for any roofing repairs that may need to be done to maintain it. The fall and especially the winter months bring about more rainfall and the possibility of snow and ice. When you inspect a clean roof, you can see if any shingles are missing or loose from the previous winter. This area needs repairs to keep water from entering your roof, attic and eventually leaking into your home or business. Hail and high winds can also damage roofs by loosening roof materials or lifting shingles upward.

It is best to have a qualified roof inspection company to examine your roof before the cold arrives to avoid having an emergency later in with winter. Preventative maintenance on your roof is the best policy to a long-lasting product and protecting your investment.

If you’re looking for professional roofing contractors to perform a roof inspection, contact the team at RoofAdvisor today.