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How to Inspect your Roof Properly
15th June 2018
Get More Than a Few Good Angles
Too often roof cleaning Stockport has heard stories of customers saying they inspected their roof and everything seemed fine to them. When they show us how they check their roof, all too often they take a selfie stick and snap a couple of photos to look at with their phone camera. This is not the proper way to inspect your roof.
When inspecting your roof you want to be able to get a variety of viewing angles, from various sides and if possible a couple of different heights. Some common problems like cracked shingles or collected water are easy to miss on the first check.
Look for Cracked, Damaged or Missing Roof Tiles
While this might seem obvious to look for when checking your roof, we can’t tell you how many times roof cleaning Stockport has encountered clients who aren’t too bothered about cracked or slightly damaged tiles. The problem with this is that any crack or damage to the tile will result in the felt underneath being exposed to water and other elements.
When felt is exposed it quickly begins to wear away, resulting in rainwater reaching and soaking into the sarking board below. This will ultimately lead to rot, sagging of your roof, and a general decrease in your house’s structural integrity.
Make Sure Rainwater is Properly Draining
We outlined before how a single cracked tile can quickly result in the deterioration of an entire roof due to water’s incredibly erosive qualities. A roof’s main job is to keep water out of your home and distribute it through your drainage, and if this isn’t happening, that means it’s being collected somewhere on top of your roof or within clogged gutters.
Always check that your roof is sloped enough and that water can run freely down the roof tiles or shingles. Roof cleaning Stockport also recommend that you inspect your gutters and drainage system for any moss build-up or other debris clogging the flow of water.
Call Roof Cleaning Stockport for a Roof Inspection Today
While you might be able to spot some of these dangers to your roof, it’s often best to call a professional roof cleaning service like to take a look at any potential problems your roof might be suffering from.
Whether its moss accumulation, water damage or missing tiles, give Just Clean Property Care a call at 0161 327 2085 today.
