MARINA — A commonly overlooked aspect of roofing is keeping up with regular professional maintenance. Oftentimes, a homeowner or commercial property owner will install a brand-new roof and assume they won’t have to think about it again for the next 15 to 20 years. This is not the case—in reality, environmental factors such as rain, wind and UV radiation cause roofing materials to degrade over time. For example, caulking, reglets and collars that seal joints, pipes and transition areas of the roof typically wear out well before the end of the roof’s expected lifespan. This can allow moisture to penetrate the roof, resulting in leaks and rot.
Wear and tear is normal and expected of any roof, which is what makes ongoing professional maintenance so important. In fact, if you read the fine print on any roofing warranty, you’ll see that regular maintenance is required, which means neglecting it can void the warranty. Plus, a roof’s expected lifespan can often be extended if serviced by a professional on a regular basis. So don’t overlook this crucial measure—get in touch with a trusted local roofer and stay on top of regular maintenance.

Staying On Top of Roof Maintenance

Get essential tips for maintaining your roof and preventing costly repairs. Learn the techniques for ensuring your roof’s long-term durability and performance.

Staying On Top of Roof Maintenance by Mike Ross

By Mike Ross of Ross Roofing &amp; Construction, Inc.

Safety Tip for DIY Roof Inspection

Video: Three Roofing Tips



Whether your roof needs to be inspected, repaired, or replaced, it's worthwhile to consult a seasoned professional. Today, we're in Marina with Diamond certified expert contributor Mike Ross of Ross roofing and construction to learn three tips.

One thing that homeowners typically forget or neglect to do is to remember to get their roof inspection. The roof inspections are vitally important. If you have a newer roof, it's probably every three to five years. If you've got an older roof, say 20 to 30 years old, you're probably looking at getting that inspected every year.

Another helpful tip that we see all the time is, if you're going to do repairs or have your roof redone, have it done by a licensed and insured roofing contractor, a pro, someone who's been doing that for 20 to 30 years. There's a lot of things that can go wrong with roofing very quickly, and it's important to have someone that knows what they're doing and has the proper insurance, liability, and workers comp.

And one thing I'd like to point out is homeowners that do elect to go up on top of the roof really should stay away from using a-frame ladders. We see that all the time; they'll pull out their a-frame ladders, and it's really not a good idea. Those tip over, and that's where most of the accidents happen, broken hips in the ER. You don't need to do that. Get an extension ladder and put that up to your gutters or to the rake edge of your roof, and tie that off.

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