Why is Roof Maintenance Important?

While you may not think of this area of your home often, your roof is an important part of your home that should be inspected for cracks, dents, and other potential damage. Ideally, an inspection should be done on your roof each year, especially if the weather has been rough where you live.

Now, fall is here once again, the heat of summer is fading and it's time to ready our homes and ourselves for the advancing winter months--whatever the weather heading your way, from snow squalls to sandstorms.

In this blog, our experts explain how you can keep your roof in the best condition possible all year round and for many years to come with regular roof maintenance.

• Roof Maintenance Extends your Roof's Lifespan

Perhaps the largest benefit of roof maintenance is the increased longevity of your roof when it's been well taken care of. The shingle, roofing tile, or other roofing material that shelters your home can take a real beating over the course of a year.

Depending on the roofing material that you've chosen for your home, a roof could last many years with proper care:

• Wood Shakes: about 30 years

• Fiber Cement Shingles: about 25 years

• Asphalt Shingles: about 20 years

A roof can suffer several types of damage through the seasons, such as impact damage, heat swelling and separation, cracking and lifting from high winds, and more. For this reason, it's recommended that a roof inspection should be done by a professional at least once a year.

• Roof Maintenance Saves You Money in the Long Run

By keeping up with roof maintenance and fixing minor issues while they're small, you could potentially save thousands of dollars over the years. Nationally, the average cost of replacing a roof could run up to around 9,000 dollars--which is a pretty penny to be shelling out, as opposed to frequent maintenance check ups.

Small holes, cracks and broken pieces of shingle can lead to serious issues down the line. Disrupted or rusting flashing, cracking, weathering, and exposed building materials can provide an easy entrance for pests and critters, moisture, water, and other organic materials that could cause health issues, and structural problems that will cost a pretty penny to fix down the road.

You could end up having multiple layers of issues to fix, each needing a different specialist, and each with their own bill attached. Keeping up on roof maintenance and scheduling regular inspections can prevent any of these issues from happening, and resulting in a pricey replacement.

• Roof Maintenance Protects your Home and Family

The roof of your home is one of the most integral features of the structure, protecting you and your family from the elements through the seasons. Depending on where you live, and the weather patterns that are common there, this protection could mean standing up to a heavier beating than other areas.

In 2020 alone, we've experienced frequent tropical storms and hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme heat waves across most of the country. These are all harsh weather conditions that roofs have to hold out against, to protect us living inside.

Schedule Your Roof Maintenance Appointment Today

With such strange weather on the mind, we can anticipate a rough winter to follow the summer months. Even with normal weather patterns, your roof still takes a major beating throughout the year and needs to be checked up on. The many benefits and the undeniable peace of mind that comes with regular maintenance, such as longevity, money saving capabilities, and the safety of you and your loved ones, are all the more reason to schedule regular roof maintenance.

If you haven't gotten your roof checked this year, HomePro Match is here to offer these services from trusted, local roofing professionals! Reach out to your local roof maintenance professional today to ensure your roof is ready for any weather condition the elements may throw at it!