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How Often Should I Check My Roof?
Dated: December 8 2020
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While you may not think about your roof every day, you want to make sure that your roof stays in good shape and remains leak free. To do so, regular inspections need to be performed. But how often should that happen? According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, you should check your roof at least twice of year, during fall and spring. The mild weather of those seasons can help make inspecting the roof easier and it also allows you to ensure that your roof will be prepared potential seasonal weather hazards. While it may not be easy to complete an inspection as often as recommended, doing so will help prevent minor roof damage from leading to serious problems.
Preventing minor problems from turning into major ones will also save you money in the future. Your bi-yearly check can be done yourself unless you find reason for concern. Here are some things to look out for when doing a DIY inspection:
Broken or missing shingles
Cracked or curling caulk
Patches of moss/lichen
Worn or peeling plastic rubber boots around pipes or other roof projections
Cracked or rusted spots on metal flashings
Shingles that are blistering, cracking or buckling
Loose, cracked or rusted gutters
Crumbling or missing chimney mortar
Tree branches or other large debris
If during your own inspection you notice any cracked or rusted flashings or gutters, crumbling or missing chimney mortar, sunken spots in the roof, or several shingles that are buckling, cracking or missing, you should call a roofing company. A professional roofer can inspect both the inside and outside of your roof and give you peace of mind about the safety of your roof and your home.
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