Your roof is the most important part of your home. After all, without a roof, a house isn’t really a house at all. Despite this, too many homeowners take their roof for granted. They don’t really give their roof much thought until something goes wrong—which is the point at which repairs can be both extensive and expensive.
However, by being an informed homeowner when it comes to your roof and making quick decisions, you can often avoid such issues and keep your roof in great shape. In this article, we’ll review some of the most effective ways to maintain your roof and get more out of it in the coming years.
When it comes to your home’s roof, procrastination is the enemy. It’s all too easy to see evidence of roof damage—missing shingles, broken tiles, and more—and just decide to deal with it “next weekend.” Of course, that “next weekend” never actually comes around. Roofs do not repair themselves, and—eventually—it’s only a matter of time before that roof damage leads to further problems for your home.
The most common outcome is a roof leak. As the elements get through the protective shingles or tile to the exposed underlayment, they inevitably access the roof structure itself. Moisture is your roof’s worst enemy. Left untreated, even the slowest and smallest of roof leaks can cause significant water damage to your home. At the first sign of trouble, you need to bring in a professional roofing contractor to inspect your roof and make repairs.
Quick action can ultimately be the difference between simple repairs to your roof and the much more expensive prospect of having to replace it.
Throughout the year, your roof takes a beating. It can go from being drenched in rain one day to being baked in the hot summer sun the next. Fierce storms and gusts pull off protective material and batter the roof. All of this cumulative damage and wear-and-tear can lead to ongoing issues for the roof, from water leaks to energy waste.
One solution is a roofover system. Think of this as a protective coat for your roof. Made of an aluminum surface with polystyrene foam underneath, a roofover system is placed on top of your existing roof and seals it, providing your home with a solid shield against rain, wind, sun, and more. Roofover systems are incredibly popular in Florida, where they can guard homes against both hurricanes and sunshine. The roofovers installed by White Aluminum & Windows even come with a limited lifetime warranty.
With a Louvered Roof system, you can cover your home’s patio. This not only makes for an enjoyable outdoor space, but keeps sunlight away from your windows and doors, reducing your energy costs. These systems come in a variety of styles and finishes, and are adjustable—you decide how much sunlight you want to let in through the top of the structure. These systems are perfect for both homes and businesses.
No matter what type of roof you have, it’s critical that you only have a licensed and insured roofing contractor install your roof or make repairs. By not doing so, you could be flirting with an expensive disaster. For a complete list of all the qualifications you should look for in a local roofer—as well as other answers to your roofing questions—check out this infographic:
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