3 Mistakes That Can Affect Your Roof’s Longevity

Your roof may have been built to manufacturer specifications to ensure reliable weather protection, but it still needs regular maintenance. To make sure your investment lasts a long time, you need to avoid a few mistakes. Shine Construction Inc., your trusted contractor for roofing and siding replacement, discusses three of them here.

1. Leaving your gutters clogged. Your gutters deserve the same attention as your roof. If they get clogged, rainwater runoff may back up and seep through the fascia board and into your roof’s underside. This can lead to moisture-related problems. If these issues are not addressed quickly, you may be looking at mold growth, rot and other problems that may compromise the systems’ structural integrity. You can avoid all of these by cleaning your gutters before every seasonal change. To lessen the need for gutter cleaning, you could also invest in a gutter protection system.

2. Failing to trim back trees. Trees can add beauty to your property, as well as provide shade from the sun’s heat. However, if they’re planted too close to your home, your roof may be at risk of damage due to overgrown branches. A gust of wind can cause these branches to sway and scratch against your shingles, causing granule loss. Leaves, twigs and other loose debris may also collect on your roof, encouraging algae growth on the shingles that may lead to weakening of roofing materials. Your local roofing and siding contractor recommends cutting back any overhanging branches on your roof to protect it from damage.

3. Delaying roof repairs. As a homeowner, you must address any form of roof damage, no matter how big or small. Putting off repairs can expedite your roof’s degradation, which can lead to more extensive — and more costly — repairs and restoration. Extend the life of your roofing system by sticking to a maintenance schedule. This way, you can head off potential problems that might compromise your roof’s weather performance. 

From window replacement to roof repair, count on Shine Construction Inc. to get the job done right the first time. If your roof is showing any signs of deterioration, we’re the licensed and insured contractor you can count on for a quick, reliable solution. Call us now at (508) 278-3300 or fill out our contact form for a free quote.