3 Tips for Roof Maintenance

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It’s important to maintain the roof over your head. As a homeowner, you may not realize that it’s time to repair or replace your roof until you notice interior leaking. Weather fluctuations and severe storms can cause roof damage. Your local professional roofers at Masterworks Painting & Remodeling are prepared for any roofing job. We’re proud to provide our full-service home remodeling expertise to residents in Fairfax, Ashburn, Reston, Vienna, Oakton, and surrounding Virginia areas.  

Learn the Life Expectancy of Your Roof

Replacing a roof is one of the larger expenses of home ownership. While it’s tempting to put off, replacing an old roof can save you a lot of grief in the long run. Keeping the water out of your home is a necessity to maintaining the integrity of the overall structure. Plan to re-shingle your roof every 20 to 25 years (Rogers, 2015). Consult the roofing experts at Masterworks Painting & Remodeling for an estimate on replacement needs, timelines, and costs.  It is important to have realistic expectations of the life span of your roof. Planning ahead helps you stick to your home improvement goals and timelines.

Utilize Additional Features for Longevity of Your Roof

Additional features can be included in your roof repair or replacement. These features can add function and security during inclement or seasonal weather changes. As a part of your roof replacement, we can install these features to maximize the longevity of your roof.

  • Gutter replacement
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  • Drip edge
  • Attic vents
  • Skylights
  • Pipe jacks
  • Ridge vents
  • Flashing ice guards
  • Sheeting

Perform Routine Roof Maintenance

It’s important to regularly inspect your roof to keep ahead of problems leading to long term damage. Look for missing and damaged shingles along with roof valleys and shingle debris in the gutters (Rogers, 2015). Complete your inspection by looking at the interior side of your roof from the attic or crawl space. Light shining through roof boards and moisture in insulation indicate a leaking roof (Rogers, 2015). Inspect your gutters each season, and remove debris to ensure properly functioning gutters.  Prune low-hanging tree branches that come in contact with your roof.  

The fully insured, professional roofing contractors at Masterworks Painting & Remodeling offer quality and value with trusted service. For an inspection and quote for your roofing repair or replacement, call us at (703) 263-3302.

Rogers, J. (2015, June 4). 7 warning signs you need a new roof. Angie’s List. Retrieved from https://www.angieslist.com/articles/7-warning-signs-you-need-new-roof.htm

Mike Wilson

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