A roof replacement is quite a hefty investment. It’s also one that homeowners are often completely unprepared for – all because they fail to regularly maintain their roof with proper inspections and repair work. Such homeowners are usually in for a big surprise when they suddenly have a pool of water in the middle of their living rooms during a thunderstorm.

Didn’t like the mental picture, did you? Here are the top 5 tips from Severe Weather Roofing & Restoration to help you keep your roof in good condition. Their Golden roofing contractors successfully continue to meet their client’s most complex roofing and home challenges with efficiency. They also have roofing contractors in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder and other areas in Colorado.

Clean the Rooftops

Tree branches, leaves, and other dust or debris that makes its way onto your rooftop can all lead to its demise. Collected trash and debris can cause the roof shingles to become worn out, they can create holes in the roof, and can generally weaken the structure. Not to mention that debris is one of the leading causes for roof leaks everywhere. Protect your roof by cleaning it, at least once every couple of months.

Cleaning the Gutters

The same trash and debris that collects on top of your roof can also make its way down the drain pipes and gutters, clogging them right up. Choked roof drains or plumbing pipes can also cause debris collection, water stagnation and, in the winter, lead to the creation of ice dams. This can lead to water floods in the attic and the upper floor of your home. As such, cleaning the gutters is absolutely crucial for proper roof maintenance.

Reinforce Seals

Chimneys, skylights, plumbing drain pipes, windows, and more; they’re all connected to the roof through flashings or vent boots, or sealants. To ensure that there are no surprise roof leaks, it’s a good idea to regularly reinforce the existing seals, or to replace them altogether with fresh silicone or latex caulk where need be.  

Keep Tabs on the Roof

The only way to maintain a roof and retain its longevity is to keep regular tabs on it. Leaving your roof unchecked and unclean for months, even years on end and then expecting nothing untoward to happen is really pushing your luck – and when it comes to roof leaks, we’ve found that one is hardly ever lucky enough to not have any roof concerns – ever. Keep a check on the roof for wear and tear and you’ll ensure that it lasts for, at least, as long as you stay in that particular house. 

Prophylactic Replacements

Speaking of wear and tear, keeping regular tabs on your roof helps you pick and pin-point any irregularities quickly – almost as soon as they make an appearance. When you’re vigilant about the roof’s maintenance, you can perform prophylactic replacements of the roof shingles, sealants, or flashing for prevention purposes before things escalate to an unsalvageable level, thus maintaining your roof’s pristine condition for a long period of time.

The roof is perhaps the most crucial part of any home. It’s what protects you and yours from the elements. For the roofs maintenance, remember that a little TLC goes a long way.