Roof Inspection And Maintenance

The purpose of the program is to maximize the life expectancy of the roofing system thus providing maximum protection of the building and minimizing overall costs.

Roof inspection and maintenance.

There are a few things that you can do in terms of maintenance for the overall health of your roof including inspecting shingles sealant cleaning gutters maintain chimney inspect and removing organic matter. You can help your roof achieve its longest potential service life with an ongoing regular inspection and maintenance program. General inspection and repair check the attic or other interior ceiling for stains that can indicate water is seeping into your home. If you find mold scrape it away and clean with a mix of one quart of bleach one ounce of detergent and three quarts of warm water.

Roof inspection costs can range from free to a few hundred dollars sometimes depending on whether the contractor feels the roof needs repair. A roof inspection is one of those preventative maintenance jobs that s easy to overlook. A tri state service group inspection includes a report documenting roof condition and any repairs made plus areas of concern. Schedule an annual inspection each spring to look for broken or slipped tiles and repair them.

Branches and leaves that have accumulated on a roof can cause damage by puncturing the roof and creating leaks. Our team our team is equipped licensed and insured to complete all roofing inspections and maintenance care services that we offer. Manuals for inspection and maintenance guides for building owners for more information about this and other nrca programs delivered directly to your company contact jeff jarvis nrca s vice president of membership sales and business development at 800 323 9545 ext. Regularly clear branches leaves and other debris.

Then examine the roof for missing lifted or loose shingles and check the rest of the shingles for moss and mold worn spots denoted by missing granules cracks peeling and curling. Use a garden house to wash away debris and check for moss mildew and mold. It is important for building owners to retain a professional roofing contractor preferably the contractor that installed the system to perform roof maintenance that includes visual inspection and necessary repairs. If building personnel decide to tackle a roof system problem their actions may void a warranty.

A routine inspection and preventative maintenance program is simply a program of scheduled inspections and subsequent repairs.