A roof system is a huge investment for homeowners and sometimes takes a big percentage of construction costs. It is, therefore, crucial to protect such an investment by careful maintenance by a roofing contractor. However, sometimes your shingle roof might need replacing or repairs when leaks are detected. Below are tips to help you maintain your roof and signs you might need to repair or replace it.

Maintaining Your Shingles

A roofer comes in handy if a homeowner needs help with an asphalt shingled roof. Maintenance steps should be done at least twice a year – plus after any major storms or weather events. Here’s a maintenance checklist for inspection.

1. Housekeeping

Cleaning, tidying, and clearing of the roof and any related systems is one of the critical parts of roof maintenance. As you pay attention to shingles and flashing, also look at downspouts, ventilation, and eaves troughs. Regularly clear debris from the roof, including branches and leaves. It’s advisable to clear any vegetation hanging over your roof.

Additionally, apply a moss killer in liquid form and dispense it using your hose pipe. You can also apply it in the form of zinc-based powder.

2. Roof Inspection

A roof inspection will reveal any red flags on the roof’s condition. Inspecting your roof twice a year (during spring and fall) allows you to address anything suspicious and make minor fixes before they turn into major issues. Your roofer should also be able to check whether your ventilation is malfunctioning or may need cleaning or maintenance (a visible sign would be ice dam build-up).

Signs Your Shingle Roof Needs Repairs or Replacing

• Missing or broken shingles: Shedding water becomes a problem with broken or missing shingles and can create an entry point for water into the attic.
• Ceiling spots and damp walls: Ominous brown spots on the ceiling and damp walls signal a possible water leak through the roof.
• Clawing or curling shingles: Both of these signs indicate excessive heat or aging of a roof system. Clawing and curling shingles are susceptible to breakage, ice damage, or wind uplift.

If you notice any of the signs above, you may need to contact a roofing contractor like Garcia Roofing to help you repair or replace your shingled roof. We are professional roofing contractors who can help you. Call us today before your problems grow.