One of the worst things to have to deal with is any kind of roofing damage. The roof is the first line of defense against the elements outside. It keeps the sun, rain, snow and wind from penetrating your home and helps to secure it. The problem is that you need to have the roof inspected and cared for on a regular basis. It is a great defense against the elements but that means that it is up against a lot that can potentially cause damage. That is why it is so pertinent to care for your roof and do what you can to catch potential damage right away. There are some things that you can do as a homeowner to check for problems and hazards to catch them early before they escalate into an expensive roof replacement.

Nickerson Roofing Lists Ways To Care for & Inspect Your Roof for Possible Damage

Trim Tree Limbs Touching & Hanging Over House & Roof: Your roof can be damaged in many different ways but one way might not stick out to you right away. The trees that are surrounding your home may be causing damage in many different ways. The limbs that are hanging over on top of the house can leave debris. It can also be what is clogging up your gutters and overloading them so they break. The debris from the trees can be large enough that it causes damage when they start to blow off. Be sure that you go around the home and trim the excess branches that might be hanging over the roof.
Check Roof for Damage: One of the things that you want to do to keep your roof in good repair is be aware of any areas of concern. The only real way to do that is to walk around the home and look for any areas that might be damaged or in need of repair. This can be a damaged piece of gutter or a shingle that is loose or missing. You can also get a ladder and look at the top of the roof to see if there are any shingles or other roofing materials that are loose or in need of replacement. The top of the roof is not the only way to look for potential damage. You can get a flashlight and take a look around the attic. This is the area that could show signs of water damage or leaking.
Professional Roofing Inspection: One of the ways to be sure that you take good care of your roof is to have an inspection. The roofing inspection should be done by a roofing professional that has the ability to look for damage or areas that may need to be repaired. You want to be sure that you have the roof inspected on a yearly basis and also after any major weather changes. Any heavy snow, rain or wind means that there could be fresh damage that may need to be looked at and repaired.

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