How do you keep your roof in good shape? Easy—by paying attention. Inspecting your roof for signs of damage should be done annually, but most people don't.
Most roofs made of asphalt are designed to last usefully for about a decade and a half, and roofs made of metal, slate, or tile last even longer, but you should still buck the trend of ignoring the roof and make sure your roof is properly maintained—after all, useful service is a bare minimum that you should endeavor to surpass.
Take a stroll outside and look, really look, at your roof. Usually you take it for granted—it's there, it has shingles, it keeps the rain out. Now that you're taking a good look at it, does anything look out of place? Are there shingles that are loose, maybe damaged, or even shingles which have black streaks on them? Are trees touching your roof? If you answered yes to the above questions, then it's time for a check up.
Monday, November 30, 2009
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