First important step is to maintain your gutter properly. As the days start to get warmer, trim back any overgrown trees or bushes that could be crowding the draining of your house. This will keep water away from your foundation. While unclogging your gutters yourself is a viable option, if you notice mold or algae during your spring roof inspection, make sure you call a professional. They have special equipment that can clean your shingles without damaging them, as well as biodegradable cleaning solutions that can help prevent mold growth.
Lets write about Residential roofing replacements and repairs. To prevent additional damage (like water leaks, rotting, mold, mildew and more) you should promptly replace broken or missing roofing materials like shingles, tiles or shakes. A weak spot will allow the elements free access and most likely more material will break loose. If you notice mold and mildew stains on your roof, don’t use a power wash it to remove the unwanted growth. The pressure from a power washer can cause unseen damage and drive water in under your shingles or tiles, blazing a path for future problems. There are roof cleaning products out there to remove mold, mildew and stains, but it is usually best to hire professionals to take care of the problem and to clean your roof.
Owners of professional or industrial buildings often work with commercial roofing companies to maintain a formal record of roofing inspection and repair. This is an important aspect of maintenance and data collection, which helps support strong occupational health and safety practices. Residential roofers could benefit from this same approach to their clients’ roofs in good shape. The following recommendations may also help a roofer give their clients a maintenance process that goes above and beyond the competition.
Moss might seem harmless, but its growth can actually damage your roof. If you want to keep a well-maintained roof, then conducting an inspection and occasional moss removal procedure is going to dramatically extend its longevity and prevent damage from occurring. Moss traps moisture, and homeowners know that moisture means problems-you don’t want any moisture near your home’s structure because it leads to things like weakening in the structuring and compromising its integrity. The moss must go! Use an environmentally safe pesticide to remove the moss and consider placing zinc strips if the moss likes to keep coming back.
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We offer FREE hail and wind damage inspections for property owners located on Colorado’s front range. Recent hail storms have caused extensive damage to roofing in Colorado Springs area. Contact us today to schedule an inspection. True Nature Roofing has the necessary resources to handle residential and commercial roof replacements whether it is a small project or a large project with high-end designer shingles. Our specialized installers can handle tile & slate repairs, custom metal roofing replacements, and flat, rubber, or TPO roofing projects. The True Nature Team has also had extensive experience working with T-Lock shingle roofing replacements. Colorado Springs has a large number of homes that were built with the interlocking, T-Lock style shingle due to a large backstock of these materials having been made available to home builders after they were discontinued by manufacturers. Many property owners are finding that their property insurance policy has an exclusion of coverage or an extremely high deductible for homes with T-locks. Find out more here on the hidden COST of T-Lock Shingle Roofs. See more details on Professional roofers in Colorado Springs.
So, how do you maintain a roof? Well, the first step is simply to check up on it as often as possible, especially after a heavy storm or high winds. The good news is that you don’t have to clamber up a ladder to get a good look at your roof. Instead, all you need is a good pair of binoculars to see any potential problems. Here’s what you should look for when inspecting your roof yourself: Missing shingles, Curling shingles, Cracked shingles, Peeling flashing, Missing granules.