Every day you exist in your home your roof is protecting you, everything you own, and your home from the elements. Whether it's rain, snow, or even wind, your roof does a lot of hard work for you and your family and it's likely something you don't often think about. In order to make sure your roof keeps doing that hard work, it's important to maintain your roof to avoid future problems.
Maintenance Can Increase Lifespan
One of the nice things about roofs is that regular maintenance can increase the lifespan of the roof and save you tons of money in the long-run. But, what is regular maintenance for a roof? Odds are you have a standard residential roof. It's a good idea to have a roofing contractor come out and do an inspection roughly every 2-3 years. Even if your roof is new or is not exhibiting any problem areas it's still a good idea to have inspections done. Why? If you can anticipate and get ahead of problems before they occur then you will save money and time in the future.
Your Warranty Is Not What You Think It Is
Often times a new home owner will think "I have a warranty on the roof, so if anything happens it's not my problem". This could not be further from the truth. Every roof warranty offered is limited value, which means there will be expectations to what is covered and more often than not you will be tasked with proving your claims. That means you'll likely have long-drawn out processes with insurance should anything happen, which could mean not living in your home for weeks or even months. So, it's best to get ahead of the problems before they become a problem.
Your Roof Has Curb Appeal
Think about the last time you drove past a house with a decaying roof. How likely are you to want to live in that house? Simply put, a good sturdy and well working roof will not only raise your home value, it will make your house stand out and look great. Therefore, it's important to make sure the roof is working like-new 100% of the time. If a shingle or two come off, don't just ignore it, even something that small and simple could mean your home just lost thousands of dollars in value.
Finally, your roof needs regular checkups and maintenance just like any other utility or tool in life. If you can stay ahead of catastrophe then you will save money, your home value will increase, and you'll be happier overall.
