Your South Florida home is your biggest investment, and it also the place where you and your precious family live, so making sure that you take good care of your roof is of utmost importance. If your South Florida roof has asphalt shingles, which the majority of homes do, RRSA Vero Beach wants to do everything we can to help you make sure you are maintaining that roof to the best of your ability. To help you do that, below are our 6 suggestions for maintaining your roof:

For South Florida Homeowners: 6 Ways to Maintain Your Asphalt Roof Shingles

Regardless of the type of material covering your roof, roofing maintenance is something a South Florida homeowner can’t ignore. Your roof’s ability to protect your home, as well as its durability and lifespan, depends on regular inspection, maintenance, and repair. Left unattended, minor roof maintenance issues can lead to roof leaks and thus become big, costly headaches.

Asphalt shingles, the most common material in residential roofing today, require occasional maintenance as well.

Here are 6 important steps to maintain the health of your South Florida asphalt shingle roof:

  • Clear debris, moss & algae from your roof. Leaves, twigs, trash and other miscellaneous debris tends to soak up water and can damage your shingles. Your roof is designed to channel water away from your home, and excess debris makes this task more difficult. You’ll want to check for debris on a regular basis.
  • Check flashing for damage, corrosion, or holes that may need repair or replacement.
  • Loose or damaged shingles can be a common problem. Over time, high winds, hail, tree branches and other debris can take a toll on shingle roofing. Often, a little roofing cement may be all that’s needed to repair a loose shingle tab. If the shingle is damaged, you’ll want to have it replaced.
  • Check caulking/sealants around the roof for cracking or other damage. Old, worn sealants should be replaced before water seepage causes problems.
  • Check your gutters and downspouts for debris or blockage. Trim back any overhanging tree limbs to minimize the debris that may collect on the roof. The gutter and downspout system plays a critical role in roof maintenance.
  • Finally, you’ll want to check the quality of your attic ventilation & insulation – poor attic air circulation can lead to ice dams, mold & mildew, and structural damage. Your roofing contractor will be able to assess whether your roof has enough vents and your insulation levels are sufficient.
Hopefully, by using these 6 steps to maintain a healthy South Florida roof will assure your roof last much longer than it would have you not used them. However, if you find during your regular maintenance checks that you need a new roof, be sure to contact RRSA Vero Beach. We cover the whole of South Florida. Once we receive your call, one of our professional team members will come out and give you a totally free roof inspection. If they see that you need a new roof on your South Florida home, they will at that time provide you with an estimate. RRSA Vero Beach is a GAF Certified Master Elite Contractor, so you know that you will be provided with only the best roof material available in the market, with the best warranty.

 
General Manager Justin Dowd

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