Essential Considerations for Roof Maintenance

By HomeShield Roofing & Exteriors. 

When it comes to maintaining your roof, here’s why annual inspections are key. 

Last year’s storm season brought quite a bit of damage to roofs across the Midwest. Even if your roof seems it’s in good shape, it’s always a good call to have it inspected. If you live in a place where storms are not that common, you’ll still want to get a roof inspection every two years. Whenever you do get your roof inspected, you’ll want the inspection done by a reliable and well-trained company, such as HomeShield Roofing & Exteriors. 

“Your roof is your building’s first line of defense,” said Kristina Hill, co-owner of HomeShield. “Neglecting the roof for the short term can result in things like leaks, mold and increased energy bills. Over time, these build up to become costly in the long term and can build into things like severe water damage, decreased employee safety, and decreased property value. This results in a pretty hefty repair bill!”  

HomeShield reported metal roofing as becoming the more popular alternative to traditional asphalt shingle roofs. Metal roofs offer a sleek, modern look, last 40-70 years when properly installed, and use reflective paints to reflect solar radiant heat, reducing your cooling costs by 10-25%.  

Furthermore, Kristina cautioned home and building owners to be knowledgeable about their material warranty and to find a roofing contractor you can trust. Material warranties specifically cover material defects from manufacturing, which represent less than 1% of reported roof failure. The most common causes of roofing system problems are due to poor installation, damage from severe weather, and lack of seasonal maintenance – all of which are not covered under your manufacturer material warranty.  

“More than 80% of all roofs are replaced prematurely because building owners think their responsibility is over after the roof is installed,” said Kristina. “That is why it is so important to select a local, vetted, insured and trusted roofing contractor to partner with for the long-term.” 

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