Here are some ways you can show your Roof some love!
Should you replace your roof before you sell your home? According to realtor.com one of the biggest expenses people worry about is the roof. Having an inspector inspect it will help you know if you need to replace it or repair it. Look at the competition in your area. A new roof could be a big incentive to buyers. If the roof is causing damage, it may be necessary to replace it so the buyer can get a mortgage. Remodeling Magazine’s cost vs. Value Report for 2013 found that a roofing replacement recouped 62.9% of the cost.
In Florida, our wet, hot, humid climate is ideal for mold to begin growing on your roof. It doesn’t cause harm to your roof but it doesn’t look good either. If it’s time for a re-roof, the good news is that most shingles come mold resistant. If your roof is still in good shape and just looks dirty here are some tips for getting it cleaned. We recommend a chemical clean. Don’t use a pressure cleaner. This could damage your roof. Use a 50% mix of bleach and water and spray onto your roof. Make sure you take precautions to protect your landscaping. You can spray clean water on the plants to protect them from the chemical runoff.
Let’s talk skylights. There are bright sides to them but they also bring a dark side when they are discussed with roofs. Even if installed skillfully, they are more than likely going to cause you trouble with leaking. Think twice and talk to your roofer to see if they are right for you.
Solatube tubular daylighting devices, or TDDs for short, are affordable, high-performance lighting solutions that bring daylight into interior spaces where traditional skylights and windows simply can’t reach. Sometimes called “tubular skylights,” “light tubes,” “sun pipes,” and even “light tunnels,” TDDs have become the ideal solution for lighting interiors in a cost-effective, energy-efficient and eco-friendly way because they significantly reduce the need for electricity while keeping people connected to the outdoor environment.
Embick Construction knows that the roof on your home is the first line of defense against the elements of nature, such as high winds, heavy rain, sleet and snow.
One on the easiest things you can do in maitaining your home is conduct a complete inspection-inside and out-each spring can help avoid costly problems later on.
Looking for these key danger signals that indicate your roof is not adequately protecting your home can save you a lot of money before a small problem turns into a big and costly one.
• Water, anywhere?
A home inspection should start with a check for leaks in the attic, and this can occur and be most obvious after heavy, driving rains.
Also walk through each room of the house and inspect walls and ceilings, since ceiling spots can be another warning sign your roof needs repairs.
And peeling of interior or exterior paint or wallpaper, sometimes from excessive moisture or high humidity, can be a sign of possible inadequate attic ventilation.
If more ventilation is needed, it can be relatively easy and inexpensive to install-even if you don’t need a new roof.
• Crack down on cracks.
The most common leak sources on the outside include cracks in flashing around the chimney and vents, or worn-out, decayed or missing shingles.
Check your gutters for debris, including granules in the gutter, if you find an excessive amount of granules, it may indicate aging shingles that should be replaced.
While up there, check for any missing, cracked or curled shingles, these should be replaced quickly to avoid structural damage to your roof deck and the interior of your home.
If any shingles are blistered, decayed or “dirty looking,” they need to be replaced, too.
If you find any of these potential problems and are in need of repairs, the first and most important step to take is to find a competent roofing contractor.
Poorly installed or constructed roofing systems waste American homeowners billions of dollars every year, according to GAF Materials Corporation, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer.
Fortunately, most risks can be avoided with a professional roofing system that’s correctly installed, maintained and/or repaired.
GAF offers access to a database of factory-certified, prequalified roofing contractors. Every contractor is licensed and insured, and pledges to work on the homeowner’s roof as if it were its own.
If you are not capable or do want to take the risk of getting on top of your roof to do a through roof inspection yourself, call the roofing professionals at Embick Construction today.
