Roof Routine Maintenace

Regular visual inspections to determine the current condition of the roof membrane and flashings.

Roof routine maintenace.

Immediate repair of any defect before it allows moisture to enter the roof system or building interior. Follow these inspection and maintenance recommendations to prolong the life of your roof. Routine maintenance will extend the life of your investment and lower the life cycle cost of your roof. The basic elements of a preventive maintenance program for roofs are.

Inspect for moss and algae. Many roofs need to be cleaned yearly or even multiple times each year. Check wood for rot or insect infestation. You can use zinc or lead control strips for example to inhibit the growth of formations.

Call us now at 515 967 8199 and we ll get you on the schedule for the first available appointment time that works for your busy routine. The most basic and often overlooked roof maintenance is roof cleaning. You may have heard us on the radio talking about the importance of routine maintenance on your home s roof. Without regular cleaning roof drains may clog up causing water to back up.

Repairs for deterioration from lack of proper maintenance are very costly and puts interior valuables at risk. Many roof problems during the rainy season can be eliminated simply by cleaning roofs and clearing the waterways. Moss and algae formations on your roof can contribute to the deterioration of asphalt shingles. Inspect for and repair damage.

If you discover that you have algae or moss growing on your roof you should remove them. For shingle roofs look for shingles that are loose cracked broken missing buckling curling blistering or worn down.