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Many homeowners are quick to take action and get their roofs repaired or replaced once they see obvious signs of leaks, such as water stains on the ceiling. However, this is not the ideal way to deal with roof problems. You must not wait until water is actually beginning to cause issues in your home before you take action.<\/p>\n

Every day, and all year round, your roof is exposed to the elements: heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind and, as it is, it also ages. Just as with anything that grows old, your roof also needs to undergo regular check-ups. Routine maintenance and inspections<\/a> are crucial if you want your roof to last \u2013 you’ll understand why after reading this article.<\/p>\n

Why It Pays to Have Routine Roof Inspections Done<\/h4>\n

We carry out routine inspections and maintenance for just about everything: our lawns and gardens, HVAC equipment, and vehicles, among other things. To keep our household and our property in general in good condition,<\/a> regular upkeep is necessary. Unfortunately, one important aspect of maintenance, roof inspection, is often forgotten because the roof is \u201cout of sight\u201d and, therefore, is also  \u201cout of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"how You may well ask, \u201cWhat benefit will I get out of spending money on roof inspection?\u201d Well, studies show that the service life of a roof that is not regularly maintained is cut to about half its normal expectancy. \u201cBut, what about my warranty? Doesn’t the warranty assure me that my roof will last a minimum of X years?\u201d That’s true, it does, but there’s a caveat: Failing to properly maintain your roof will void your warranty. Check your warranty’s small print; If you can’t prove that your roof has been getting regular checkups, you may not be able to claim anything when you need to.<\/p>\n

Routine roof inspections help considerably in identifying potential causes for concern. If you are able to catch things while they can still be repaired, it’ll save you from having to spend on premature roof replacement. Furthermore, you get to protect your warranty from being voided.<\/p>\n

What Needs Repairing<\/h4>\n

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Some issues can be solved by easy fixes. (After all, avoiding extensive damage is the whole point of regular inspection.) Loose, damaged, or missing roof shingles, for instance, can and should be replaced immediately. Popped nails must also be hammered back into place. Missing or loose flashings can be replaced and caulked. Take note that metal and vinyl flashing around skylights, chimneys, vents, and other penetrations that have separated can all be resealed with caulk. However, flashing and vent boots that have signs of rust or deterioration must be replaced.<\/p>\n

Do You Need a New Roof?<\/h4>\n

As mentioned earlier, roofs age. Despite routine inspections and regular maintainance, every roof will eventually reach the end of its expected service life and begin to fail. The following signs and conditions will tell if you need a new roof:<\/p>\n