Roof Maintenance
Preventative Roof Maintenance Services
Replacing a roof is a last resort option. Much like an automobile, the key to a long-lasting roof is regular maintenance. Your roof could easily last twice as long if properly maintained.
That’s why here at Lifecycle Roofing, we pride ourselves on being a preventative maintenance company first and foremost. Most people don’t consider roof maintenance as a top priority. Instead, it’s out of sight and out of mind until it’s time for costly repairs or replacement.
With our help, we can extend the life of your roof dramatically with annual maintenance, which includes two yearly inspections plus additional checks after a storm. We’ll clear any debris from the roof, drains and gutters, identify any leaks, and repair damaged shingles.
Simple Steps to Increase Your Roof’s Life Expectancy
- Inspect your roof at least twice per year.
- Remove debris (moss, leaves, branches, dirt, etc.) from the roof and clear all drains and gutters.
- Check flashing, penetrations and projections for any tears or splits.
- Check roof vents and skylights to make sure they are sealed.
- Look for any blisters along the seams or laps.
Roof maintenance is an expense and offers immediate tax benefits.
Roof Inspections
The roof inspection is a vital part of regular roof maintenance. Extra important after a storm or severe weather event, a thorough roof inspection is the foundation of any maintenance plan, used to inform the current state of your roof along with any necessary repairs.
The primary goal of a roof inspection is to check for damage, leaks, and water stains. This includes the roof covering material, flashings, decking, downspouts and gutters. We’ll also check your vents, chimneys, drainage and ventilation for structure risks and functional issues.
To detect moisture and leaks, an infrared scan is used. This imaging equipment is completely non-destructive, and works by capturing infrared radiation off the roof. If an area is wet with evident water damage, we’ll be able to detect it easily.
Moss Removal
Victoria’s climate is essentially that of a rainforest, which makes for the perfect conditions for moss to thrive in. Without the need for roots, moss can grow easily on any damp surface provided it has easy access to water and air. Your roof is the perfect spot.
De-mossing is an important part of annual roof maintenance for a couple reasons. For one, moss promotes mold growth, which can wreak havoc on roof shingles. But moss can also grow between the cracks in your shingles, which loosens them and encourages water in through the gaps. And if you leave moss long enough, the excess water retention can cause serious structural weaknesses.
Contact Lifecycle Roofing today to get on our annual maintenance plan and never worry about troublesome roof moss ever again.
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter cleaning is another key step in annual roof maintenance. The primary job of your gutters is to catch falling rainwater and disperse it away from your roof and foundation. It goes without saying that keeping your gutters cleared should be a top priority – especially during the wetter months.
Without regular roof maintenance and gutter cleaning, your gutters will quickly fill up with debris, moss and excess water. When the rain has nowhere to go because your gutters are full, that’s when water damage problems will start to occur. Plus, gutters filled with debris make for excellent rodent homes!
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