A lot of people, once they put a new roof on just leave it alone and forget it is up there. Just like vehicles, maintenance on your roof can dramatically extend its life and possibly prevent future minor or major problems. Flat rubber, shingles, metal, and all types of roofs need maintenance. That’s what we will be talking about in today’s blog post. Next time you search for anything to do with Lynchburg roofing, think of us first.

Let’s get right into it.

Types of Roof Repair Maintenance

When it comes to maintaining your roof, there are multiple different parts involved.

Roofing Inspection

First of all, it’s extremely important to have your roof inspected every few years. This is the best way to take any necessary preventive action against potential incidents. And this is especially true if you live in an area that faces extreme weather. It’s important that the person inspecting your roof knows what they are doing.

Some roofing companies are known to be dishonest and make recommendations that serve to benefit them rather than you as the homeowner. Being able to trust the company you hire is an important part of maintaining your roof and we will discuss that in further detail later.

Cleaning

Even if you don’t care so much about what your roof looks like, cleaning your roof regardless is beneficial. This is because debris and dirt on your roof can cause what is known as roof deterioration, leading to damage and leaks. Your gutters also play a part in this. When your gutters are blocked due to leaves and other debris, both your gutter and roof are at risk for being damaged beyond repair.

Repairs

Perhaps your contractor has taken a look at your roof and has assessed minimal damage. Just because their inspection didn’t find serious damage doesn’t mean that it’s not a good time to react. In fact, a lot of homeowners wait much longer than they should to react and minimal damage ends up becoming so severe that an entire replacement of their roof is required. This could have been prevented if they had done something about the small issue before it got worse.

As soon as there is minimal damage to your roof, even a small leak, it must be repaired immediately. If not, then it’s likely that you’ll face further damage as the water begins to seep deeper into your home.

Replacement

Sometimes it’s just too late for a roof and the need for a replacement is apparent. When this happens, the best thing you can do is stay calm and treat your next roof better. By having your roof installed by professionals and inspected every few years, your roof is going to last a lot longer. One benefit to getting a new roof is that it increases your property value.

Saving Money

Hiring a professional continence roofer to do the maintenance will save homeowners a lot of money. When simply standing on the ground, you could be unaware of things such as ventilation, clogged gutters, debris on the roof, failed pipe boots, failed flashing, storm damage from wind or hail, etc.

Hiring The Right Company

Maybe your power vent is not working properly. That can cut the life of the roof in half potentially. Clogged gutters could do enough damage that a roof could have to be prematurely replaced. It’s very important that you hire the right company to do the job. You need to be looking out for ratings and testimonials first and then considering pricing information.

Maybe one company is more affordable than another but doesn’t have great feedback compared to a more expensive company. Chances are, going with the more expensive company is the better bet. Companies that consistently receive poor ratings often provide lackluster services which can lead to further costs for homeowners. It’s honestly better to go with the most trustworthy company. It is important to make sure the roofer has workers’ comp and liability insurance.

Final Thoughts

Your roof is part of the foundation of your home and it must be treated well. Roof maintenance is a big part of that. Roofing services in Lynchburg are best done by BTB Roofing. So again, next time you search for anything to do with Lynchburg roofing, think of us first.

BTB Roofing has been serving the surrounding Lynchburg area for over 26 years. We have workers’ comp, liability insurance, and are rated A+ by the BBB. All our contractors are highly experienced and trained very well. If you need some work done on your roof, gutters, windows, or siding, we are here for you. Get a quote here.