Your roof is the first contact that the weather makes with your home. It protects you from rain, hail, sun, snow – any harsh element you can think of. Considering the daily beating that your roof can take, it’s important that you keep it in tip top condition. If you want your roof over your head, you need to keep up regular maintenance, such as arranging an annual roof inspection.

Schedule ahead of time

The key to the safety of your home is planning. Schedule your roof inspections ahead of time, and make a note in your diary or calendar of when you should book in your next roof inspection. This will ensure that you have a guaranteed appointment and you will not be struggling to get an inspection right before the winter months.

A thorough inspection

It is absolutely crucial to remember that inspecting a roof needs to be done both from the ground and up close. From the ground, you can see general features and how your roof looks as a whole, while climbing onto it allows you to spot issues that you might have missed from the ground. There are a couple parts to your roof, such as flashing and shingles, that require closer inspection.

Look for the signs

An annual roof inspection consists of checking the roof flashing, looking for missing or damaged shingles, checking for leaks, and addressing any other maintenance issues that may arise. If there are any issues that are discovered during your roof inspection such as leaks, damaged shingles, or problems with the roof flashing. Be sure to try and get these fixed as soon as possible. Getting a small repair taken care of early can help you avoid a more costly repair down the road.

Repair vs replace

Minor repairs like replacing a shingle or resealing some flashing should be easy enough. For major damage, like a section of roof that needs to be replaced, roofing experts will need to be called in. Taking on any type of roofing repairs as a DIY task, however, can be dangerous. In such cases, it is best to call a trusted roofing service.

Small roof damages such as a roof leak can result in significant damage to insulation, walls, ceilings, flooring and personal property.  If undetected, a leak can cause rot that will endanger the structural integrity of the roof framing system and cause extremely costly repairs. Having your roof inspected by a professional at least once a year is important to ensure that your roof will be able to last your as long as possible.