Preventative roof maintenance is home improvement. So, we’re giving you a few quick tips about roofing inspections. After all, your roofing in Winston Salem is constantly experiencing change due to various reasons – from sunlight to hailstorms, from aging to wind. Inspecting your roof twice a year will enable you to determine the areas that are damaged so that the worst possibilities (such as thousands of dollars-worth of roof repair or even replacement) can be prevented. Although homeowners can and do find roofing issues, the National Roofing Contractors Association suggests you should have a professional roofer perform an inspection at least every five years, if not more frequently.
DIY Roof Inspection Checklist
First, never climb a ladder alone. Have someone hold the ladder as you climb up and down. When you are on your roof, look for the following:
- Shingles that are curling, loose, buckling, or missing\
- Worn-out or loose material near the chimneys, pipes, and other holes or penetrations
- Abundance of shingle granules within your gutters
- Damaged flashing
- Formation of mold and mildew
- Rotten parts of the roof
If you find any of the things listed above, call your professional roofer for repair. A little early intervention can save you thousands.
Roof Maintenance & Repair
You may be wondering what the difference between roof repair and roof maintenance repair. We like to classify roof maintenance as the sort of repair that needs to happen on every roof periodically. For example, flashing needs to be resealed regularly. Depending on sun exposure and the weather, it could need resealing as often as every 5 years. Most of the time we recommend at least every eight years. Other examples of regular maintenance include tightening your gutters and reaffixing loose shingles.
As a professional roofer, we classify roof repair as that which needs doing after an event. An event can mean wind, hail, fire, a falling tree limb or even pest infestation. Repair should happen as often as necessary and immediately upon discovery of an issue. Roof maintenance should be performed at least every five year but more frequently as your roof ages.
Cooley Roofing is Your Professional Roofer
When you need a professional roofer in the Winston Salem area, call Cooley Roofing. We offer roof maintenance, inspections, roof repair, and roof replacement. Our experienced team is here to help and we accept all insurance claims and offer financing. Call us today for your no obligation consultation at (336) 766-6488 or fill out our contact form.
