New Homeowners: Make Your Roof Repair Checklist Today
Becoming a new homeowner and facing the maintenance tasks that are now yours can feel overwhelming. There are a few proactive things you can do, especially with your roof, to lessen that load. Making a maintenance checklist is a good first step.
First, list all the components of your home that you think will require routine maintenance or inspection and decide if each will require monthly or annual attention. Placing your roof at the top of your list can be especially important because your roof is the first line of defense to prevent water intrusion into your home. Regular maintenance can help you extend the useful life of your roof and protect your home.
HAVE AN INITIAL INSPECTION DONE
Before you buy your home, be sure to have a professional and thorough independent inspection done. This will help you identify potential problem areas with the home that you should watch. Be sure to add those items to your checklist for monitoring. If the professional inspector didn’t take photos of the problem areas with the home, be sure to do that when you prepare your checklist to help you visualize later the progression of any issue.
HIGHLIGHT THE AREAS OF CONCERN WITH YOUR ROOF
- Curled shingles
- Nail pops
- Bare spots on asphalt shingles
- Missing or damaged shingles
- Cracked caulking
- Dented or raised areas on metal roofs
- Rust spots on the flashing
- Peeling paint on overhangs
- Large areas of discoloration from moss or leaves
- Check for leaks on your ceilings and in your attic
If you notice a lot of initial concerns, that could point to bigger problems. If you find that you can’t fix something yourself, it’s best to call in a professional. Raptor Restoration offers a free initial roof inspection and estimate with no obligation.
ESTABLISH A MAINTENANCE ROUTINE CHECKLIST
Regular home maintenance can prevent a multitude of problems later. For your roofing checklist, the maintenance items you should pay particular attention to are:
- Clean out your gutters regularly
- Trim any large trees
- Replace any broken or missing shingles
- Watch for signs of water damage inside your attic
- Check the status and level of insulation in your attic and reinforce if needed.
- Reseal and caulk around pipes and vents
- Remove leaves, moss and debris from your roof regularly
STAY PROACTIVE AND CATCH PROBLEMS EARLY
As Ben Franklin said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Regular maintenance can help to extend the life of the components of your home, including your roof, siding and gutters, and protect one of your greatest investments. Should you find yourself concerned about any aspect of your roof, siding or gutters, please give us a call right away to schedule a FREE professional inspection and estimate.
