Your roof makes up a major part of your exterior appeal. It’s also one of the most expensive parts of your home to repair or replace. It only makes sense, therefore, that you would want to make the most of your roofing system and make it last for as long as possible before needing a replacement.
There are so many ways to jeopardize the condition of your roof, but luckily, there are even more ways to keep it safe and protected against common problems. Here are a few tips on how to take good care of your residential roofing system and extend its estimated lifespan.
Repair Leaks Right Away
Contact your local roofing company for a roof inspection at least once a year. During these inspections, minor leaks can often be discovered. Make sure to address these leaks, no matter how small, immediately. If there’s one problem that can easily worsen when neglected, it is a roof leak. If you keep these patched up as much as possible, you could be saving yourself a lot of trouble from bigger issues further down the road.
Get to Fixing Immediately
In line with the urgent action when it comes to dealing with leaks, any roofing problems should also be repaired promptly. Delayed action often leads to bigger and more expensive repair jobs in the future. You can save yourself a lot of headaches, and money, by making sure that all needed repairs met quickly.
Regular Maintenance
Annual inspections done by a professional roofer is essential, but so are seasonal maintenance visits. Schedule an appointment at least twice a year, once at the start of summer and another at the start of winter, to make sure that your roof is prepared for the season ahead.
At Bradford Xteriors, we can help you make your roof last for as long as possible. Give us a call at (614) 483-6215, or fill out our contact form to schedule a maintenance visit and request a free estimate on new roof installations today. We serve homeowners in Upper Arlington, Columbus, Dublin and other nearby areas in Ohio.